Paulton’s theme park, located on the edge of the beautiful New Forest in Hampshire has been voted the UK’s best by Trip Advisor for good reason, it’s the best theme park for families in the UK. You can read our most recent review on the park here.
Although its infamous for being home to Peppa Pig World and a huge draw for families with younger children, recent additions to the park have made it a firm favourite with tweens and teens.
We have been visiting Paulton’s Park for over a decade with our kids and we’ve narrowed down the best hotels for a visit to Paulton’s Park and Peppa Pig World.
So if you are treating the kids to a trip to Paulton’s Park and Peppa Pig World in 2023, and looking for inspiration from hotel VIP kid packages, swimming pools and places to stay within walking distance of the theme park – here are some of our favourites.
Tip – When booking tickets take a look at the official Paulton’s Breaks website you can pick up some great deals on partner hotels which come with breakfast plus you get a two day ticket – which can typically offer good savings compared to booking it separately.
Best Luxury Hotels near Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park
Lainston House
A luxury option for families is the super-stylish, five-star Lainston House. The spacious family rooms here are luxurious t and perfect to recharge your batteries after a busy day in the theme park.
Located in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, the hotel is less than a 20 minute drive away from Paulton’s Park. Whilst there is no pool here for kids there is still plenty to keep families occupied from its tennis courts and archery to bikes you can hire.
Distance: 19 miles away from Paultons Park
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Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa, New Milton
Looking for the perfect place to splurge after a visit to to Peppa Pig World and Paulton’s Park? For a truly luxurious family hotel, then we love the five star Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa.
Nestled on the edge of the New Forest, this hotel offers the perfect escape for all the family set in 130 acres of idyllic countryside and close to the coast. With a variety of luxury rooms and suites on offer here, a favourite for families are their junior suites and for something really memorable, their treehouses are on a totally different level of luxury and experience.
There is so much here to keep families entertained at Chewton Glen with a range of kids activities available but the highlight for kids will be its two spectacular swimming pools, especially the heated outdoor pool in the summer months with stunning views of the hotel grounds.
Distance: 23 miles away from Paultons Park
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Best Mid-Range Hotels near Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park
Hilton at Ageas Bowl
This is one of our favourites when we are visiting Paulton’s Park. It’s also one of the most unique hotels that you will visit as the hotel is contained within the actual stadium of Hampshire cricket. There are a range of family friendly rooms available but my favourites are the balcony rooms and suites with views out over the cricket field.
Situated just 20 minutes’ drive away from Peppa Pig World at Paulton’s Park, it’s close to a retail park with lots of shops and restaurants so it’s the perfect location for a family break at Paulton’s Park.
Distance: 14 miles away from Paultons Park
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Solent Hotel and Spa
The Solent Hotel has a range of family friendly rooms, we booked an executive family suite which was perfect for an overnight stay.
Another highlight for kids staying here is the indoor pool and the fact that every child has ‘Little Vip’ welcome packs.
Located just off junction 9 of the M27, the Solent Hotel is situated in a great location halfway between Southampton and Portsmouth so it’s well placed for visiting Paulton’s Park and Peppa Pig World,
Distance: 18 miles away from Paultons Park
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Forest Lodge Hotel
The Forest Lodge hotel has spacious family rooms and a great on-site restaurant. It’s also one of the best options if you are looking for a hotel that’s close to the theme park as this hotel is just 5 miles away. A bonus for kids is there is also a swimming pool here along with other activities and board games to keep them amused.
Distance: 6 miles away from Paultons Park
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Bartley Lodge Hotel
A grade II listed hotel set in 8 acres of grounds to explore and an heated indoor pool, its a stylish pad to spend the night after a busy day at the theme park.
Located just over 2 miles away from the park, the hotel has family friendly rooms with bunk beds or sofa beds.
Distance: 3 miles away from Paultons Park
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Macdonald Botley Park Hotel
The Macdonald Botley Park Hotel is another great option for families visiting Peppa Pig World. Kids will love the fact that it’s got a pool and its just 15 minutes drive away from the theme park.
Their family rooms are great for families with a double or twin room with an additional sofa bed which will accommodate up to two children under the ages of 12 or one child under 16. If you want extra space interconnecting rooms are also available.
Distance: 15 miles away from Paultons Park
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Best Value Hotels near Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park
These are the best value for money hotels near Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park, especially if you just will be in the theme park all day and are not looking for hotels with pools or fancy hotel rooms are not important and just want a place to sleep overnight.
Lodge at Solent Hotel
A sister property to the Solent Hotel and Spa this is a solid choice for families as it offers modern accommodation for a great price and room rates include continental breakfast.
Their family rooms are modern and contemporary with a double or twin room with an additional sofa bed which will accommodate up to two children under the ages of 12 or one child under 16.
If you want extra space interconnecting rooms are also available. Whilst there is no swimming pool here the on-site restaurant is really family friendly and kids will love the ice cream parlour.
Distance: 18 miles away from Paultons Park
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Premier Inn Southampton West
There are several Premier Inn hotels in close proximity to Paultons but the Premier Inn Southampton West is literally at the entrance to the theme park.
It’s an older hotel but rooms have been recently been remodelled and it’s really family friendly. Kids will love its wacky warehouse and parents will love its location, which is why this Premier Inn is so popular and often books up fast.
Distance: 1 mile away from Paultons Park
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Premier Inn Southampton West Quay
This is one of our favourite value hotels located at the huge leisure and retail complex West Quay in Southampton. Because of its city centre location there are so many things for families to enjoy from family friendly restaurants to bowling and cinema literally on your doorstep and Peppa Pig World is located 9 miles away.
Distance: 9 miles away from Paultons Park
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Premier Inn Southampton North
Another Premier Inn hotel worth checking out is the Southampton North hotel, which contains their premier plus rooms and is just over 4 miles away from the theme park.
Distance: 5 miles away from Paultons Park
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