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The Retreat New Forest vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.6Rooms were described as comfortable and well-decorated.
Cleanliness
8.6Had some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns noted in reviews.
Location
9.6Described as having a lovely rural setting with a good atmosphere.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
Christchurch, GB
★ 4-star8.6/101,185 reviews
3.7 km (2.3 mi) from original
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
Christchurch, GB
★ 4-star8.8/102,055 reviews
3.0 km (1.9 mi) from original
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Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Bear Of Burton9.6
The Retreat New Forest7.8
Cleanliness
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch8.7
The Retreat New Forest7.8
Location
Bear Of Burton9.6
The Retreat New Forest8.3
Service
Bear Of Burton10.0
The Retreat New Forest8.3
Food & Breakfast
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch9.2
The Retreat New Forest7.8
Amenities & Facilities
Bear Of Burton9.1
The Retreat New Forest8.1
Value
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch8.7
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel7.8
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel amenity advantages
Wheelchair accessible
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch amenity advantages
Fitness centerSwimming pool24-hour front deskRoom serviceSpa/wellness center
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.1 km.
Bear Of Burton: 2.7 km (1.7 mi)
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel: 3.7 km (2.3 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Retreat New Forest
8.1/10Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
8.6/10Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
8.8/10Bear Of Burton
9.2/10Rooms
The Retreat New Forest
7.8Rooms are spacious and comfortable, although soundproofing could be improved.
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
8.8Rooms were generally clean and comfortable with some thoughtful touches.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
8.2Rooms were comfortable but some reported they were on the smaller side.
Bear Of Burton
9.6Rooms were described as comfortable and well-decorated.
Cleanliness
The Retreat New Forest
7.8Very Clean and Tidy; however, some rooms have noise issues that may affect the perceived cleanliness.
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
8.3There were mentions of cleanliness but also issues with shabbiness and the need to clean before use.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
8.7Guests highlighted that the room was spotlessly clean and well-maintained.
Bear Of Burton
8.6Had some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns noted in reviews.
Location
The Retreat New Forest
8.3Good location; proximity to attractions and beautiful grounds enhance the experience.
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
9.3Convinient location, particularly for visiting family.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
9.2Perfect location overlooking the lagoon and close to attractions.
Bear Of Burton
9.6Described as having a lovely rural setting with a good atmosphere.
Service
The Retreat New Forest
8.3Staff are extremely welcoming and helpful, providing great service during stays.
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
9.3Staff were described as obliging, friendly, and attentive.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
9.2Excellent customer service noted with friendly and professional staff.
Bear Of Burton
10.0Staff were frequently noted as friendly and helpful.
Sleep & Noise
The Retreat New Forest
—Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
—Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
—Bear Of Burton
—Food & Breakfast
The Retreat New Forest
7.8Restaurant on site is excellent, although breakfast is not offered.
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
8.3Breakfast was good, but options were limited.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
9.2Breakfast and dinner were praised as delicious with high-quality offerings.
Bear Of Burton
9.1General satisfaction with food quality, but a request for more vegetarian options.
Amenities & Facilities
The Retreat New Forest
8.1Facilities include a great restaurant, though breakfast is not available.
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
8.3Limited amenities were mentioned, like no breakfast included.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
8.2Amenities were good, though the spa area did not meet some guests' expectations.
Bear Of Burton
9.1Some amenities were praised, but certain critiques in reviews regarding noise.
Value
The Retreat New Forest
8.2Offers 5-star facilities at 3-star prices, providing good value overall.
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
7.8Some reviews indicated that the pricing was seen as high for the quality provided.
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
8.7Generally seen as reasonable pricing for the quality provided.
Bear Of Burton
8.1Some reviews mentioned high prices for food and drinks.
Landmarks
The Retreat New Forest
PYOFisherman's Haunt Hotel
Bransgore War MemorialHarbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
Tuttons WellBear Of Burton
Two Riversmeet Park