THE NICI New Forest
Isle of Wight
At a glance
THE NICI New Forest is a waterfront hotel, spa and resort on S Baddesley Road in Lymington, where the New Forest meets the Solent. The setting brings together coastal scenery, woodland surroundings and a relaxed resort atmosphere, with the Isle of Wight forming part of the wider Solent landscape.
The accommodation includes more than 115 guestrooms, suites and self-catering apartments. Rooms are shaped around a calm coastal style, with understated luxury and a comfortable feel. The apartments provide additional flexibility for longer visits and family stays, making the resort suitable for short breaks, spa escapes and time away with children.
Dining is divided between Martha’s and Elms Café. Martha’s provides a social setting for long lunches, fireside drinks, seasonal coastal food and sharing plates. Elms Café offers a more casual pace, with breakfast, salads, burgers and American-inspired favourites. Together, the two venues cover relaxed daytime meals, informal dining and drinks within the resort.
THE NICI Spa is designed around rest and recovery, with treatments, an indoor pool, hydrotherapy facilities, steam rooms, saunas and poolside fireplaces. Spa days and treatments are available separately from overnight stays, while THE NICI Club provides a membership-based wellness option with spa access and events. The spa suits visitors looking for a dedicated relaxation break as well as hotel guests adding wellness time to a coastal stay.
Activities extend beyond the spa. The resort promotes yoga on the lawn, paddleboarding, family activities, cinema evenings and outdoor exploration. Children are catered for through organised activities, a Kids Club and family-focused experiences, while the combination of pools, open-air space and nearby natural surroundings gives family stays a choice of slower and more active days.
The venue also caters for meetings, celebrations, weddings, private dinners and group dining. Event spaces overlook the Solent, with seasonal menus and adaptable arrangements for business gatherings and social occasions. THE NICI New Forest therefore suits couples seeking a coastal hotel and spa, families wanting on-site activities, and groups planning a meal, celebration or event in a resort setting.
