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Enjoy a fantastic stay at Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa in Dorset. Wake up to incredible views over to the harbour. Make the most of this unique location whatever the season - a change of scenery, warm and attentive hospitality, delicious food, which reflects the very best local produce, and a chance to breathe in the fresh sea air. The Upper Deck Restaurant serves delicious, locally-sourced dishes and is open for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks. Or you can also choose to dine in the award-winning Jetty Restaurant situated within the hotel's grounds. Stay in one of the luxury 67 bedrooms, some with four-poster beds and private garden terraces overlooking Mudeford Quay. All of the bedrooms feature flat screen televisions, tea and coffee making facilities and White Company toiletries. HarSPA is a haven of relaxation. Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment Relax in the indoor swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, salt grotto and crystal steam room.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Boating
Canoeing
Taxi service
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Personal trainer
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Hiking
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Walking tours
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Waxing services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Electric kettle
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Grade: 58 out of 100
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Always a pleasure to stay here. The staff are so friendly and efficient. Location is fab and facilities always good. Lynne on Reception is always so welcoming, friendly , helpful and so efficient . We come every year and have done for a good few years. Highly recommendable. Thanks to all for another enjoyable stay in the family room.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Love reading "another fabulous stay" there is always something special about reading repeat guests enjoying what we do, consistency is key and we are delighted you enjoyed. Lynne will be so happy to read your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back soon
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We had a very pleasant overnight stay here with my mum and sister to celebrate a special birthday. We stayed in a family room which was perfect for us - a double and twin rooms linked by an internal lobby that led to the bathroom. Rooms were well equipped and very comfortable. Complimentary gin and sherry was provided and a birthday card and chocolates had been left for my sister. Another nice touch was the colouring book, crayons and elephant towels left on mine and my sister’s beds although we did leave them for the next guests! ; D We had a sparkling afternoon tea which rivalled the ones we’ve had in the famous London hotels and a breakfast so good we didn’t need lunch! We were able sit on the upper terrace each time we visited the restaurant and enjoyed the gorgeous view. We also visited the Upper Deck in the evening for cocktails and wine. A really comfortable, stylish bar. I used the spa facilities in the morning and this was a real treat. A nice sized pool with Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna (also a gym which I don’t use) which led on to a gorgeous ‘hideaway.’ This opened up onto a terrace with loungers and views of Mudeford Quay. Teas and water were also available. The location itself can’t be faulted - the hotel overlooks Mudeford Quay and has been designed so that the views can be appreciated from all the main rooms. The quay is within walking distance which is well worth doing. Finally, the most wonderful thing about this hotel is it’s staff. I’ve never experienced such friendly, professional and efficient service. Everyone we spoke to from reception to housekeeping was so lovely and helpful and really created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The team in the Upper Deck restaurant and bar worked especially hard as it was very busy. They kept a smile on their faces despite having to deal with one very difficult guest. Well done to you all - the situation was handled discreetly and with dignity. I’m not sure I’d have been so nice! Thank you for making our stay so special. We won’t hesitate in recommending this hotel to family and friends and we will most definitely return.…
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Family room beds are quite high so bear this in mind if you have small children with a tendency...
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Response from Alexander Aitken, General Manager at Harbour Hotel Christchurch
Responded 18 Aug 2022
Wow what a beautiful review. We love reading our reviews on TA but especially the long detailed ones. It allows every team member to take in what you say and feel proud about what we do. I love the paragraph about the staff in particular, we have the best team and its so rewarding when its ackowledged. Look forward to next time
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Delicious food from the restaurant, Evening meal had a lovely selection to choose , excellent staff especially Phil . Amazing comfortable beds gorgeous pillows ! Completely happy with our break away from home .
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Thank you so much for the great review we are so pleased you enjoyed everything from Phil to the Pillows! Look forward to next time
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My husband and I were treated to a surprise meal in the Upper Deck restaurant, by our children, for our 50th wedding anniversary. Our meal was absolutely delicious, just about the best we've ever tasted. It was served to us by Phil, who could not have been more attentive and caring. Thank you so much for a lovely evening.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you so much for the great review we are so pleased and honored you chose your 50th wedding anniversary with us. Phil in particular will be thrilled with the personal praise but the whole team will love reading your kind words
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We visited for one night for as Christmas Party event. The hotel is super and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. We had lovely food and fabulous service. The hotel is right next to the sea. A little gem! We also upgraded our room to a deluxe with a view. It was delightful.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Parking can be a challenge
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Thank you so much for the great review we are so pleased you enjoyed so much and hope we can welcome you back soon
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This was our first visit to this fabulous hotel. We have been wanting to visit for a long time and finally made it last month. Excellent service from all the staff . All very friendly, from David who carried our luggage in and up to our room and gave us all the information we needed, to the reception staff and and Phil and the team in the upper deck restaurant. We had a fabulous cream tea while we waited for our room to be ready and our breakfast and evening meal was faultless. Can thoroughly recommend a stay here especially being so close to the Quay and lovely walks.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your recent visit to us, we are delighted you enjoyed your experience and David in particular will be thrilled with your personal words, we hope to welcome you back soon
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This is an amazing hotel with great facilities and fabulous staff who are attentive to your needs and who want to ensure you have a great stay. I am now approaching my 50th stay at this hotel and never get bored of coming here. The 2 restaurants offer super food in the evenings; breakfasts are lovely too with lots of choice. The only slight downfall (and I mean slight) is the gym which is quite tiny but it does have a running machine, a couple of cross-trainers, two bikes and some weights. This should not detract from the remainder of the facilities that include a swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The hotel is literally right next to the sea; there is a great seating area on a lawn that offers fantastic views of the natural harbour. Simply, come here and you won't be disappointed. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Thank you so much for the great review, and to see you have stayed so many times is incredible to read. I always feel that consistency is the most important thing to ensure a sustainable business and to see you have stayed so many times and write about us so favorably is truly rewarding thank you and we look forward to getting to 100 visits!
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A lovely night away for our first anniversary! Staff made it very special for us and gave us upgrade also! Food in the restaurant was delicious and we enjoyed every meal we had there. The spa is small but very niced and chilled
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Thank you so much for the great review we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and hope we can welcome you back in the near future
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This hotel is really lovely, from the staff to the complementary G&Ts in the room on arrival. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. We used the spa, that was ok, though we felt that the swimming pool was a bit colder than we would have liked, but that may just be us being wimps!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Alexander Aitken, General Manager at Harbour Hotel Christchurch
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you so much for joining us and taking the time to review us on TA. We are thrilled you enjoyed, it is difficult with the swimming to get the balance right, however we will take this into consideration especially in the cooler months.
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The room was clean, bright and we had a view of the sea. The Upper Deck restaurant was pleasant and the food was excellent. We were served by Phil who was very attentive without being "hovering" the whole time.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alexander Aitken, General Manager at Harbour Hotel Christchurch
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you very much for the great review I am so delighted you enjoyed and especially like the fact you have mentioned Phil who will be thrilled with your kind words
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PRICE RANGE
$193 - $259 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the christchurch harbour hotel christchurch, the christchurch harbour hotel and spa
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandDorsetChristchurch
NUMBER OF ROOMS
64
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harbour Hotel Christchurch
Which popular attractions are close to Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Nearby attractions include Mudeford Quay (0.3 km), Avon Beach (0.8 km), and Mudeford Sandbank Beach (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Top room amenities include a minibar, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Conveniently located restaurants include Upper Deck at The Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, The Jetty Restaurant, and The Noisy Lobster at Avon Beach.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Harbour Hotel Christchurch offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Harbour Hotel Christchurch?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Christchurch Priory (2.2 km), Red House Museum & Gardens (2.2 km), and Highcliffe Castle (2.4 km).
Does Harbour Hotel Christchurch have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.