Southampton Hotel with Free Cruise Parking Deal
Southampton is the most popular port on the South Coast for cruise departures in the UK and that means that there is a high demand for good quality safe parking for cars while you are away on your cruise. Searching online for a Southampton hotel with a cruise parking deal throws up a lot of sponsored adverts for hotels that do not necessarily deliver the three essential things you will be looking for:
This guide lists several tried and tested options which guarantee all of the above and for a great value price offering you that vital peace of mind that your car will be safe while you enjoy your cruise.
If you wish to park at the Southampton Port Terminal then there are three council run multi-storey car parks with an average price for a seven day stay being approximately £35 plus your taxi fare to and from the car park to the terminal building. Taxi fares tend to be quite high in Southampton with the minimum approximately £10 and the average fare from hotels offering free parking for cruises coming in at £30 each way.
Southampton is the most popular port on the South Coast for cruise departures in the UK and that means that there is a high demand for good quality safe parking for cars while you are away on your cruise. Searching online for a Southampton hotel with a cruise parking deal throws up a lot of sponsored adverts for hotels that do not necessarily deliver the three essential things you will be looking for:
- A secure place to park your car whilst you are on your cruise
- Reliable taxi transfer to the cruise terminal and return after your cruise back
- Decent comfortable overnight accommodation
This guide lists several tried and tested options which guarantee all of the above and for a great value price offering you that vital peace of mind that your car will be safe while you enjoy your cruise.
If you wish to park at the Southampton Port Terminal then there are three council run multi-storey car parks with an average price for a seven day stay being approximately £35 plus your taxi fare to and from the car park to the terminal building. Taxi fares tend to be quite high in Southampton with the minimum approximately £10 and the average fare from hotels offering free parking for cruises coming in at £30 each way.
Average Port Car Parking charge per 7 days without deal |
Average Southampton Taxi charge to and from port |
£35 |
minimum charge £10 average fare £30 each way |
Note that because most cruise lines do not impose weight limits on passengers luggage, guests tend to bring more items and hence have quite heavy bags and therefore, even if you select a port car park close to the cruise terminals you may still need to use a taxi to actually reach the cruise ship terminal.
There are also several commercial car parks at the port terminal again priced at a similar cost. If you are traveling a relatively short distance then making the journey on to the port on the day of your cruise departure may work okay for you but it can be stressful.
If you are traveling quite a distance then many people prefer to reduce the stress of the journey to board thier cruise (think traffic jams, breakdowns etc) by traveling at leisure the day before departure and then staying overnight in a hotel. This is by far the most relaxing way to start your cruise holiday and you may be surprised by just what good value for money it represents when booked as part of a Southampton Park and Cruise package.
There is quite a wide choice of hotels within an easy taxi ride (less than 30 minutes) to the Southampton cruise terminal which offer free car parking for the duration of your cruise when you stay for a single night. On this page we cover the most consistently highly rated hotels based on feedback and reviews collated over the past 12 months. We have personally reviewed some of these stays for their cruise parking packages so you can have confidence in our recommendations.
We start with a more luxury offering for people who wish to stay in a very nice hotel and location but still benefit from fantastic value for money. This is our cruise and 14 day park deal at - Chilworth Manor Hotel
There are also several commercial car parks at the port terminal again priced at a similar cost. If you are traveling a relatively short distance then making the journey on to the port on the day of your cruise departure may work okay for you but it can be stressful.
If you are traveling quite a distance then many people prefer to reduce the stress of the journey to board thier cruise (think traffic jams, breakdowns etc) by traveling at leisure the day before departure and then staying overnight in a hotel. This is by far the most relaxing way to start your cruise holiday and you may be surprised by just what good value for money it represents when booked as part of a Southampton Park and Cruise package.
There is quite a wide choice of hotels within an easy taxi ride (less than 30 minutes) to the Southampton cruise terminal which offer free car parking for the duration of your cruise when you stay for a single night. On this page we cover the most consistently highly rated hotels based on feedback and reviews collated over the past 12 months. We have personally reviewed some of these stays for their cruise parking packages so you can have confidence in our recommendations.
We start with a more luxury offering for people who wish to stay in a very nice hotel and location but still benefit from fantastic value for money. This is our cruise and 14 day park deal at - Chilworth Manor Hotel
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Chilworth Manor Hotel
Guest room at Chilworth Manor
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The following table of hotels all offer fully inclusive park and cruise packages including transfers to the cruise terminal and then back to the hotel to collect your car after your holiday. These hotels are all highly rated consistently by guests for the park-cruise packages they offer. Considering that cruise parking at the port along with a short taxi ride there and back is likely to cost on average £70 - £110 depending on which car park you can secure and whether you need a full 15 days parking then it is easy to see the value these hotel deals really offer.
We have recently reviewed the park-cruise service offered by the Botley Park Macdonald Spa Hotel located just a short 20 minute drive from the terminal which offers incredible value, from just £174 per night for two guests read on to get a full breakdown of the service this hotel offers:
The hotel is really easy to get to located close to both the M3 and M27 in the Hampshire countryside. If your cruise departs late the following day then you can spend time exploring the beautiful surroundings including three National Trust properties all within an easy hours drive away.
- Overnight stay in a classic double ensuite room and complimentary Elemis toiletries
- Full English cooked breakfast
- Complimentary use of leisure facilities including the pool
- Free taxi transfer to and from the port - 20 minute transfer time
- Up to 15 days of complimentary parking
- Complimentary tea and coffee on the morning of your departure - relax in the spacious lounges after check-out
- Luggage storage
- Optional dinner, bed and breakfast rate if required
The hotel is really easy to get to located close to both the M3 and M27 in the Hampshire countryside. If your cruise departs late the following day then you can spend time exploring the beautiful surroundings including three National Trust properties all within an easy hours drive away.
Long stay cruise car park at the Southampton Botley Park hotel
Key Points on the Cruise Parking Facility at the Botley Park Hotel
- Large high fenced long-stay dedicated parking area.
- Security lighting and CCTV around hotel grounds.
- No reports of any vehicle damage or theft over the past year - (see here to check the Police crime statistics)
- No vehicle height restriction.
- Spaces large enough for big SUV's or vans (up to 5.5metres in length).
- Free to come and go as you please - travel to see the local sights if your cruise departs late and return your vehicle later on.
- 15 nights complimentary parking when you stay just one night in the hotel (either before cruise departure or on return).
- Only £7.50 per 24hr to extend your free 15 day parking deal.
- Complementary and stress free onward and return travel to your departure cruise terminal by a dedicated taxi firm all organised by the hotel - guaranteed to get you on to your cruise in plenty of time and return you back to your car after.
How does the Southampton Cruise Parking and transfer service work?
The hotel has extensive private parking for standard guests and has converted its large former tennis courts into long stay parking for cruise guests. The parking area is located just past reception and is a large fenced area with security lighting. Car park spaces are easily large enough to accommodate any car or medium sized van and there is no height restriction. Once booked into the hotel you are free to come and go as you wish.
On booking in at reception the staff will ask for the name of your ship and then book your taxi for pick up the following day at the appropriate time. It takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the Cruise Terminal depending on traffic so we would recommend booking a taxi for about 1 hour prior to your appointed check-in time at the cruise terminal.
You will be given a written note for your return taxi instruction to take with you. Your return taxi will be pre-booked, however you can alter this time once you have collected your luggage on return and are waiting in the terminal building taxi pick up rank by phoning the number given. The taxi firm used is a dedicated firm doing cruise terminal pick-ups and has over 500 cars working, this means it can send a car to you generally within 10 minutes of your call.
The hotel has extensive private parking for standard guests and has converted its large former tennis courts into long stay parking for cruise guests. The parking area is located just past reception and is a large fenced area with security lighting. Car park spaces are easily large enough to accommodate any car or medium sized van and there is no height restriction. Once booked into the hotel you are free to come and go as you wish.
On booking in at reception the staff will ask for the name of your ship and then book your taxi for pick up the following day at the appropriate time. It takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the Cruise Terminal depending on traffic so we would recommend booking a taxi for about 1 hour prior to your appointed check-in time at the cruise terminal.
You will be given a written note for your return taxi instruction to take with you. Your return taxi will be pre-booked, however you can alter this time once you have collected your luggage on return and are waiting in the terminal building taxi pick up rank by phoning the number given. The taxi firm used is a dedicated firm doing cruise terminal pick-ups and has over 500 cars working, this means it can send a car to you generally within 10 minutes of your call.
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Facilities available in the Botley Park Macdonald Hotel
Contact Details Address: Botley Park Macdonald Hotel, Winchester Road, Boorley Green, Southampton SO32 2UA. Phone: 0344 879 9034 Check in time: 3pm Check out time: 11am Win |
Botley Park Hotel Swimming Pool
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Alternatives for Cruise Parking at Southampton with and without a hotel stay
If you prefer to just get cruise parking without a hotel stay then the cheapest prices for secure parking with the best choice of car parks can be found at Holiday Extras who offer parking from just under £6 per day, they also offer a choice of alternative hotel packages including parking for the duration of your cruise.
If you prefer to just get cruise parking without a hotel stay then the cheapest prices for secure parking with the best choice of car parks can be found at Holiday Extras who offer parking from just under £6 per day, they also offer a choice of alternative hotel packages including parking for the duration of your cruise.
