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Reviews of Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Winchester Rd, Boorley Green, Southampton, SO32 2UA, United Kingdom

#25 of 33 hotels in Southampton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4004 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    6.0
    Good but wouldn’t visit again due to spa receptionist
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The spa receptionist was so unhelpful - first time there and if she had just showed us what to do to access pool etc it would’ve made things so much easier. Instead we just had to keep going back every few mins asking where is the pool? Then how to do we access it? ‘Oh you need a different pass’ - etc etc. it was painful!!

    Lovely hotel in a lovely setting. Lovely room

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really disappointed with the spa.Tiny spa pool, full of children with pool noodles, no hot tub. Breakfast was disappointing too, small selection of cooked breakfast in the buffet, small amount of fruit and pastries. The price is probably in line with other hotels but it really wasn't worth it.

    Large room, Comfortable bed, peaceful location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not all that great, location pretty dismal

    Facilities and service. Nice room and comfy

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    8.0
    Ok valve for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the bar prices we were more of what I would expect in London but the service was good

    Friendlinest

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    7.0
    Lovely staff and great leisure facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant very mediocre - poor choice of dinner options and overpriced food. Very good wine though. Breakfast expensive for a very basic “travel lodge” buffet. No plug sockets near bed in room. Room upstairs with no lift - poor accessibility.

    Very spacious and comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely pool and gym/spa facilities. Good location with easy access to lots of lovely nearby places

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    enjoyable and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    pool smaller than expected.

    Bed was very comfortable, room was nice and big, clean, great breakfast, friendly waiting staff (shout out to Paul)

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar area very busy

    Good gym, nice room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    6.0
    Fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The endless stream of emails telling me to upgrade The spa was not as clean and inviting as i was expecting

    Room was spotless and comfortable

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    We would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The generall wear and tear and the dirty carpet in the bar We did not like the boss in the restaraunt with glasses having a go at other staff and we did not have to hear stafff being moaned at in front of us in the bar

    Olivia on reception was very pleasent, helpfull and invaluble to your business.The housekeeping lady on Saturday night and the restvof the staff could not have been more helpfull.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Staff friendly, nice hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whatever model the TV was is rubbish, no hot water in the morning, WiFi not very good, room quite dark

    Breakfast was good, didn’t try the facilities but they looked nice, Rob was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overall it is a nice hotel, but is getting a bit tired. The chairs in reception are very worn. Some of the carpets are worn and ready for a change.

    Staff were very helpful. Bed was huge, room was clean

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was tired and needed some attention in areas.

    Location and staff friendliness

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant enough but definitely not 4 star, well overpriced for what it is.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is too expensive for what you actually get, the food in the restaurant was harvester quality ….. very average and not fresh, but expensive. The drinks were very expensive, but we didn’t even get ice. The staff clearly were not very enthusiastic or attentive, the whole place gives the outward impression of being worth the extra money, but in reality it’s clearly about cost cutting.

    Good location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    8.0
    Clean, comfortable and caring.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very friendly and helpful staff, as I arrived with not much notice very late at night.. Made sure I had everything I needed..

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    8.0
    A nice stay and good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the room had a fridge it would be a bonus

    Very good

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    6.0
    Ok for an overnight stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress toppers made for an uncomfortable sleep. Far too soft pillows. No lift. Shower screen blocked by bath hand rails. No fridge in room.

    Great reception staff. Late check in no problem.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit tired

    Lovely surround Most staff lovely especially the lady on reception Restaurant staff seemed viably stressed Room was spacious

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is a little ‘tired’ decor is dated. Dining room was functional with no frills.

    The cruise package - room, breakfast, parking and transfers which are all included worked well and make things very easy. Staff were friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    7.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Accessible Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's old, tired.and dated. The carpet.is grubby, I didn't want to take.my shoes.off. the window wasn't secure. The bathroom needs replacing. You should provide water in the rooms . The beds were squeaky. The.noise.from the other rooms was poor.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds and pillows were too soft Bedroom and dining room let little natural light in so were dark and had to use electric light all the time

    Lovely hotel

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    8.0
    nice stay with pleasant staff in a clean and comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was fine, however serving filtered coffee from a flask is a bit ancient, one would expect a more up to date machine serving fresh coffee, latte and cappucino.

    the room, spa and swimming pool were perfect and the location is very quiet. The room was larger then expected.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    7.0
    very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    room serviice was too expensive at £8 pounds for delivery.

    breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    6.0
    It was OK.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi not great in room but was excellent elsewhere in hotel. Have stayed multiple times over the years and rooms are looking tired and not well maintained.

    Loved the size of room and separate bath/shower.

    Stayed in October 2024

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