When you’re planning a cruise, you want to know you’re in good hands at every stage. The port of Southampton has been welcoming passengers for over a century, and knows exactly what they need to feel relaxed and inspired to enjoy their vacation to the utmost.
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Southampton has five dedicated cruise terminals, all easily accessible from anywhere within the UK and beyond. Southampton Central railway station is only minutes away by train, and a regular bus service runs from the town centre and nearby Southampton airport.
For those of you travelling by car, the port is just off the A33 that connects effortlessly to the UK motorway network via the M3 or M27. Parking here is always plentiful, with long-term and short-term options, dedicated bays for disabled travellers, and drop-off points, plus pay-and-display available if friends and family want to wave you off with a fond farewell.
Plain sailing all the way
Whether you’re embarking on an exciting trip to watch the Northern Lights, or are heading further afield on the Carnival Celebration all the way to Miami, you’ll feel comfortable and well-looked after from the moment you arrive at Southampton Cruise Terminal. You can enjoy refreshments while you wait, leaf through a complimentary magazine, and there’s excellent signposting ensuring that you know where you need to be and what to expect.
Southampton Cruise Terminal is also close to some exceptional hotels, with New Forest Collection offering some of the very best for travellers wanting to stay the night before departure, or choosing to disembark and enjoy a few more days of luxury in glorious surroundings before heading home.
The best places to stay near Southampton Cruise Terminal
Country House
Bartley Lodge
If you’re looking for hotels close to Southampton Cruise Terminal, then Bartley Lodge is a Grade II listed country house hotel set within eight acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Ideally located at only 20 minutes away from the cruise terminal via the M27, this heritage gem is a real delight all round, with its stylish contemporary interiors providing an indulgent haven for guests.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, and choose from a range of exquisite meals within the elegant restaurant, or outside on the stone terrace.
Bartley’s country house kitchen offers a best-of-British menu featuring locally sourced and seasonal produce, something that is a point of pride for each one of New Forest Collection hotels.
In fact, nearby Burley Manor is particularly renowned for its often mediterranean-inspired menu, making it the perfect choice for travellers returning from the glamorous resorts, historic cities and idyllic islands offered on the Med cruises from Southampton.
Set within the ancient village of Burley which is itself well worth a visit, every room within this 800-year old country house is individually designed, spacious and comfortable, with breathtaking views over the gardens and neighbouring deer park.
After a short drive of only half an hour from the cruise terminal via the A35, to step inside Burley Manor is to relax and unwind, with its luxurious wellness facilities another of the sumptuous treats on offer.
Sumptuous sophistication is definitely the order of the day at Forest Lodge near Lyndhurst. This stylish Georgian townhouse is the perfect port of call for guests looking for a boutique hotel experience, with comfortable, elegant rooms, indoor pool, and its in-house award-winning brasserie,1820, offering an inspiring array of grill classics and modern British plates.
Located right on the edge of the forest itself, with woodland walks only moments away, the Lodge is just outside the popular and thriving village of Lyndhurst, the ‘capital’ of the New Forest. Plus, at a mere 20 minutes by car along the M27, Forest Lodge is of course perfectly placed for all cruise terminals in Southampton.
Also just a few minutes from Lyndhurst, and close to the delightful village of Beaulieu, is the charming Beaulieu Inn. Surrounded by magical heathland, with New Forest ponies grazing right up to its doorstep, this former coaching inn is a real favourite for those looking for a peaceful countryside retreat.
Think modern country interiors, cosy bedrooms and delightfully quirky details inviting you to relax and feel right at home. A short stroll also takes you to The Drift, the laid-back and stylish country pub next door, with its menu of classic fare boasting something for everyone to enjoy.
At only 25 minutes along the A35 and B3056, Beaulieu Inn is also perfectly placed in relation to the cruise terminals at Southampton.
So if you decide to push the boat out and incorporate a night or two in a stunning New Forest hotel into your cruise itinerary, it’s great to know that choosing any one of these conveniently located hotels near Southampton Cruise Terminal guarantees you a warm welcome, delicious food, and a restful night’s sleep, whether that’s at the start or end of your cruising adventures.
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