The Stag Hotel

Amazing food but the room at Mailman’s was ok but curtains back to front and water pressure in shower very low. The carpet on stairs needed cleaning but room overall clean with a comfortable bed. Landlady friendly and fun but staff could do with being more attentive.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Given we were a jovial group of 14, The Stag team could not have been more welcoming, helpful or impressively organised during our stay. Between us, I’m fairly sure we sampled most of what was on offer: excellent coffees, an eye-watering selection of gins and all the essential bar snacks required for serious decision-making. Later, we descended on the restaurant en masse. With a party our size and a mix of 2–3 courses each, chaos was a real possibility… but everything arrived together, accurately and most importantly, it was delicious. They even happily brought out a birthday cake and led the obligatory celebratory sing-song. Check-in was easy and the rooms were of a very high standard. Each is beautifully decorated, complete with witty notes about water temperature, gentle reminders of what shouldn’t go down the loo, window warnings (listed building quirks!) and interesting facts about the history behind each room name. Breakfast was no exception - a huge choice included within our B&B booking (exactly what’s needed after a night involving gin-based research). Unanimously, all 14 of us agreed we’ll be back at The Stag next year, and if you can please a group that size, you’re doing something right!

From the moment we arrived, we were wrapped in genuine warmth and care. The hotel staff are nothing short of amazing — attentive, gracious, and always smiling, making us feel truly welcomed and valued throughout our stay. Every interaction felt thoughtful and effortless. The rooms are absolutely wonderful: beautifully dressed, elegant, and impeccably maintained, with every detail reflecting comfort and refined taste. It felt indulgent yet inviting, the kind of place you instantly relax into. This hotel is a rare gem where exceptional service meets beautiful surroundings. We are already looking forward to going back — and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone seeking a truly lovely and memorable stay.

I can not recommend the Stag hotel highly enough, from the contact to making the booking for 14 of us to actually being there, the atmosphere is so welcoming, the staff are 5* and could not do enough to accommodate us, the food and service was superb. All 14 of us have said lets go there again next year. It was clean. Amazing weekend, thank you to all the staff.

We booked as a large group for a friend‘s birthday. The hotel had good parking and looked pretty from the front as well as the back. Quirky rooms, I got lost repeatedly but that was part of the fun and it is a listed building after all, with all-out stag decor and a fantastic chandelier. The staff were going above and beyond to make us feel welcome and we really enjoyed both great food and drinks. Everyone loved our night away.

We had lunch in the restaurant. Food was inedible and the service non existent. Staff are rude and surly, wouldn’t recommend.

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this hotel. The room was beautiful and very clean, the food was amazing, the staff were friendly and helpful and so was the manager who served us breakfast in the morning. It’s also a beautiful location. They embrace the Christmas season and their Christmas decor was stunning, I felt like I was in a Christmas movie. The atmosphere was calm and inviting. I have driven through Lyndhurst many times on my way to the New Forest and always thought it was a lovely quaint little village but now I’ve had the pleasure to stay there I will definitely be staying at this hotel again. The cost for bed and breakfast it very reasonable for the standard you get. Absolutely would recommend.

We stayed for a couple of nights , the room was very comfortable with good facilities. There was a wide breakfast selection. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Evening menu available also has a good selection and the food served was very good . Great location with access to the high street shopping and walking in the New Forest .

The first thing I will review is the service here, impeccable. Jake and Wade make this place a memorable experience. The food absolutely incredible. I 100% recommend this restaurant to everyone! We had the best experience and cannot wait to return.

We had 3 nights here .Lovely room nice& clean staff are very friendly and helpful Breakfast was good all freshly cooked.Hotel is right in centre so you have everything in easy walking distance.Hotel is listed building so no lift it is stairs .