Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch

Congratulations on your engagement! We are delighted to see you are interested in Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa as the venue for your dream wedding. Here is an example of how your day could look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=voVRGFlRgxc Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa is a romantic wedding venue situated in Christchurch, Dorset. With stunning New England style décor, the white-washed hideaway features soft coastal hues and comfortable seating. With floor-to-ceiling bi-folding glass doors, drifting out onto a private sun terrace, enjoy an afternoon of gazing out across the harbour from the comfort of a sun lounger, as you soak up the picturesque surroundings. You and your partner are invited to indulge in your perfect wedding at this waterfront getaway. All Harbour Hotels are known for their stunning locations, and the Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Luxury Spa is no exception. This 1830’s Grade II-listed Georgian building, fully renovated in 2017 in a contemporary classic style, has three flexible rooms for your wedding ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception, plus a private alfresco terrace with Champagne beach hut bar. The manicured gardens, leading up to the water’s edge and with spectacular views across the harbour, are the backdrop for your wedding photos. For before and after the main event, we offer discounted room rates for guests wishing to stay (for the night prior to and night of the event). Why not take advantage of cosy, quiet rooms, award-winning restaurants, a luxury spa and gym, and a host of outdoor activities on the harbour, local beaches and in the New Forest itself? See our staff’s recommendations of the best activities, attractions & events in Christchurch and the wider Dorset and Hampshire area here. The hotel is readily accessible from London Waterloo (2 hours by train to Christchurch station), Bournemouth Airport (10 minutes by car), or Southampton Airport (35 minutes by car or 30 minutes train to Christchurch train station). Christchurch station is a 5-minute taxi ride. You can also alight at Hinton Admiral station (5 minutes by car) or New Milton station (15 minutes by car). We offer complimentary parking, subject to prior arrangement with our weddings team. The hotel has 67 luxury rooms, many with views across the harbour. All come with Harbour Hotels' little luxuries, including 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, Nespresso coffee machines and Bramley toiletries. The Wedding Annexe: Consisting of 2 doubles & 1 family bedroom, the annexe is best catered for larger groups whom wish to have that extra bit of privacy. Perfect for a wedding party the night prior, the annexe can sleep up to 8 guests! It is located offsite from the main body of the hotel. As you drive into the hotel, under the arch, on the right hand side you will see the annexe. The two annexe double rooms are spacious with an inland view. Perfect for those who'll get their sea-view fix by day, before returning to sleep in complete style and comfort. The cosy annexe family room which is on the top floor of the annexe, accessed by a spiral staircase, with sloping ceilings and a walk-in power shower has a double bedroom leading into an adjoining room, with two single beds. On your wedding showround, the wedding coordinator will be able to create a bespoke quote based on your budget. The Waterford Suite can host both your civil ceremony and wedding breakfast for up to 100 guests alongside the private wedding terrace and then you can dance the night away in our Lower Deck Suite with a maximum of 120 guests. Our calendar is filling very quickly therefore if you do have a date in mind and we have availability, it would be beneficial to request an appointment to view Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa. We will be happy to provide you with a personal viewing by appointment. There is nowhere more romantic to tie the knot in Dorset than Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa. Take your vows against a backdrop of breath-taking harbour views, overlooking Mudeford Quay and out towards Hengistbury Head. Our stunning waterfront location is the perfect setting for a wedding celebration. From our private outdoor wedding terrace, complete with Champagne beach hut bar, to our exclusive wedding suite overlooking the water, we will create the most memorable day. Get in touch, which date is best for you to visit?