Captain's Club Hotel & Spa
Christchurch Quay, River Stour · Hotel
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A contemporary four-star hotel on the banks of the River Stour at Christchurch, with a hydrotherapy pool and river-view rooms.
What's nearby
- Christchurch Rowing Club next door
- Quomps Splashpark next door
- Twynham School 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About Captain's Club Hotel & Spa
Captain's Club sits directly on the River Stour at Christchurch Quay, a short walk from the priory and the town centre. The building is modern and glass-fronted, which divides opinion from outside but works well inside: every bedroom looks out over the water, and the ground-floor lounge and restaurant open onto a riverside terrace where swans and small boats provide the entertainment.
There are 29 rooms and suites, all with river views, decorated in a clean contemporary style with pale wood and neutral fabrics. Suites and apartments come with separate sitting rooms and kitchenettes, which makes them useful for families or longer stays. Rooms are well soundproofed and the beds are comfortable; several have balconies.
The spa is compact but well used, centred on a hydrotherapy pool with massage jets, plus a steam room and treatment rooms offering massages and facials. The restaurant serves modern British cooking with a lot of fish, and afternoon tea on the terrace is a local institution. The hotel also runs its own motor yacht for private charters along the coast, which is an unusual extra.
Christchurch is a good base for this corner of Dorset: the harbour, Mudeford Quay and its beach huts, Hengistbury Head and the New Forest are all close, and Bournemouth is ten minutes away. The hotel suits couples wanting a comfortable town break, families using the larger apartments, and anyone attending an event in Bournemouth or Christchurch who wants somewhere quieter to sleep. Parking is on site, which matters in a town where it is otherwise difficult.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Called in for drinks with family and friends and had a lovely time. The setting overlooking the river is beautiful, creating a really relaxed atmosphere, especially on a sunny day. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the drinks were well presented and served promptly. It's a great place to meet up, catch up with friends and enjoy the surroundings. We'll definitely be back again.
2 weeks ago · via Google
A wonderful weekend stay! The staff were very attentive, service was good and the food a very high standard. The a la carte breakfast options were very good, buffet a little sparse but enough to keep you going! We were upgraded into a suite which was delightful and was the perfect amount of space for our party. Great views and location for the music festival. We took the ferry over to Mudeford from the jetty outside the hotel and only 5 min walk into town. Reserved parking at the hotel made the difference as parking is sparse around the hotel and town.
4 weeks ago · via Google
Delightful setting and the hotel has a calm and laid back feel. All staff at dinner and breakfast were very helpful and attentive. Food was very good. I feel the breakfast buffet could offer a greater range of nuts/seeds and cereals, as well as ensuring the yoghurt is covered (doors were opened onto the terrace which was appreciated, but enabled flies!)
2 weeks ago · via Google
I booked my grandson and his girlfriend into the Captains Club as an 18th birthday present and am writing this review on his behalf having spoken to him as he is now in Portugal. They were blown away by the suite upgrade and were delighted with the surprise birthday message and chocolates. They loved the view and location. In their words “the breakfast was fantastic, staff were attentive, room cleaning was really good and the spa was wonderful. All in all it was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much”.
2 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers spacious, spotless rooms with wonderful river views and excellent food, including delicious breakfast options. They also highlight the attentive, friendly, and professional staff who go above and beyond. Visitors appreciate the convenient reserved parking and the relaxing spa facilities.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Christchurch Quay, River Stour
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 8.7 / 10 (2,100 reviews)
- Prices from
- £165 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Dorset