Southampton Hotel with Free Cruise Park 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.
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.
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.
We recommend 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 you get the following:
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.
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.
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.
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.
We recommend 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 you get the following:
- 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.
Save over £100 with this cruise-parking hotel deal (compared to booking parking and transfers separately)
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.
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 |
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.