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Last update: June 2025

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Coastal weddings
Historic
Large hotel
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Swimming pool
Health suite
Beautician
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
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Reviews for Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

Niamh
Niamh Sent on 16/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day!

We were married at Christchurch Harbour Hotel on Saturday 10th May!
From the moment we booked, to the day itself, the team at Harbour were so supportive and helpful. They answered all my questions, corresponded with suppliers to ensure we could definitely have everything we wanted for our wedding, and checked in with us regularly to see if they could assist with anything during the planning period.
Sher, our coordinator for the day, made sure everything went to plan!
Would recommend CHH to everyone!
Katharine
Katharine Sent on 29/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Christchurch Harbour Hotel!

A huge thank you to the team at Christchurch Harbour Hotel for all their hard work for our wedding reception. Hannah, Lauren and the team were brilliant at answering our questions throughout the planning process, the chef and catering team were excellent at catering to a great range of dietary requirements, and Sher and the waiting staff did a wonderful job on the day to ensure it all ran smoothly. Everyone was so professional and made us feel really relaxed about the day.

One of the highlights for us was our menu tasting day to decide which options we wanted for our wedding breakfast. Thank you to Zhivko for looking after us over 4 hours and 5 courses! The food was phenomenal and received many compliments from our guests on the day of the wedding.

It was also very special to stay a few nights after the wedding. We loved our suite with the roll-top bath and wonderful sea view. The spa facilities were also perfect after dancing the night away - we particularly recommend the hot tub, steam room and the relaxing hideaway suite! Breakfast at the hotel was delicious, especially the homemade granola and banana bread.

We loved our wedding reception and stay at Christchurch Harbour Hotel and hope to be back soon!
K
Kirsty Sent on 18/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful day with beautiful scenery!

I highly recommend Christchurch Harbour! This is a beautiful place to get married! Stunning location! We could not have asked for a better day! The whole day went so smoothly! The staff are all so incredibly helpful and friendly! The food was incredible! We really could not have asked for a better day! Thank you! X
J
Jez L. Sent on 03/04/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

A wonderful location

This is such a wonderful location to wed and the staff are simply perfect. Hard working, polite, helpful, everything taken care of. Just fantastic
C
Charlie Sent on 03/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect

Not only is this the most beautiful venue we viewed, the staff were outstanding. Even moments where there was a hiccup it was sorted out promptly and we were not worried with anything. Would highly recommend this beautiful venue with the experienced staff to make the day go off without a hitch
Kayy6371
Kayy Sent on 22/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have wished for a better day

We fell in love with CHH at a viewing back in May 2021. We saw the gorgeous outside space and knew this was our venue. The events team were fantastic, completely understanding our wants, needs and vision. The communication throughout the whole process was second to none; nothing was too much trouble.

Our meetings were always friendly and bespoke, the staff took the time to get to know us and really helped guide the planning processes. They catered for our allergy guests, fussy guests, young guests and everyone else! But we were at the heart of everything.

Our menu tasting was the second best day of my life. Could not believe how good the food was!!

We stayed at CHH the night before the wedding so we could all get ready there. My bridal party and I had the annexe which was lush, big, spacious and every amenity possible for a morning of preparations! Banqueting manager Sher needs knighting. She was on it, from start to finish, impeccable timings, keen eye for details, nothing too much trouble and no toe out of line. She ran the day like clockwork, and it was lovely to have a familiar wink and a smile everytime I escaped from photos and guests 😂

The only thing I regret is not staying an extra night! But we will definitely be back next year for our anniversary.

100000% recommend.
J
John Sent on 26/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wonderful Wedding Day

The team (Hannah and Sher) were amazing throughout the lead up to our big day, but more importantly on the day itself as well. We were able to enjoy the little moments, because everything was in hand thanks to the event/hotel staff. We were at ease, everything we had asked for was taken into account and accommodated where possible, even right up until the end of the day. We honestly couldn't have asked for more and will be forever grateful for the team helping to give us a day to remember.
A
Anonymous Sent on 20/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The day was amazing and the food was loved by all

Thank you for such an amazing day you and sher were amazing especially sourcing flowers last minute.

The day was amazing and the food was loved my all. The evening went really well however a tad warm lol I will highly recommend you all to any future couples.

Thanks again
Mr and Mrs Marschall
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Nicola Sent on 20/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Day!

Thank you. It was such an amazing day.

To be honest i cant fault anything, from the booking, to the food and organisation of the day, it was superb. Sher was incredible on the day, a real credit to the Harbour Hotel.

Yourself, Sher and the rest of the team, including 2 lovely girls on reception were fantastic and made our day so easy to enjoy. I thank you especially as without you we wouldn't of had the amazing day we did.

Im kinda sad its all over now ha but i would definatly recommend you to anyone i know who is getting married, and we look forward to spending our 1st year anniversary at the Harbour again.

Thank you all so much for everything.

Nicola and Luke.
B
Bryan Sent on 12/11/2012
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Location, Excellent Service

The location is stunning and the harbour provides a wonderful backdrop for the photographs. The events team put me at ease from the first time we spoke, and then went on to facilitate our day in an unobtrusive and efficient manner. They were there when required and blended in to the background when appropiriate. It is now 4 weeks since we tied the knot and we have not been able to find fault with the day.
N
Nichola Sent on 30/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating

13th July2014

My wedding was on the 13th July (2014). The staff were all extremely helpful (esp Chris our manager for the day) The food was lovely! We had soup, BBQ and desert followed by tea, coffee and truffles then in evening pizza buffet. For the package we had (Sunday package) we certainly got a lot for our money. The venue is beautiful and even enjoyed a swim and breakfast on the following day. Shame we cant do it again!!
A
Anonymous Sent on 31/07/2015
4 out of 5 rating

Wedding 18th July 2015

We chose this venue for its beautiful location and views, the ceremony room overlooked the water and the view made the whole service extra special. The wedding coordinator Amelia was terrific however she had to leave part way through for a new job and we wish her all the best of luck. Arianne took over and did a splendid job especially coming into the plans and organisation so late, the day was unforgettable and the staff throughout on the day made everything run smoothly. The weather was a dream on the day which only made the hotel even more beautiful, all the guests commented what a great location we had chosen. We would also love to mention and thank Chris and Laura for their participation throughout the wedding. If you have been thinking about this hotel for your wedding, I'd definitely say go for it.
S
Sara Sent on 10/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating

My Wedding Day

I had a small wedding in May 2014 (30 guests) and booked the Christchurch Harbour Hotel. I must say they were extremely attentive and put me at my ease. A gentleman called Chris was very helpful and even showed my flowergirls how to walk down the red carpet! The food which was a cold meat platter followed by a cream tea was delicious. My guests loved the location and the ambience of the place. I wish I could do it again! Sara (and Phil..my new husband)!
A
Anonymous Sent on 02/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Our December wedding

For us, one of the most important aspects of our wedding was that we wanted to bring all our family and friends together in a lovely place where they could relax, enjoy excellent food and have a special day. Right from the date of booking (August 2013) to our wedding in December 2014, the team at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel helped us to achieve this. The professionalism, friendliness and organisation of our events manager, Amber, was outstanding and was matched by the rest of the team on the special day itself.

We had a wonderful professional toastmaster in Michael Judd who was warm, funny, extremely professional and whose vast experience really shone through. He was wonderful and kept the day running smoothly.

After a church ceremony we arrived at our drinks reception (to a lovely greeting from Chris, Amber and Mike) before sitting down to a delicious three course meal. This was served beautifully and was of a very high standard.

The views across the harbour are second to none and thanks to beautiful weather (a real relief in December!) we have some incredible photos.

We received so many compliments about the day from our guests and everyone had a brilliant day so we achieved our aim.

We owe a huge thank you to all the staff at the hotel who worked so hard to ensure our day was perfect in every way.
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Nic Sent on 09/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding venue

Thank you Christchurch Harbour Hotel for making our wedding last month so perfect.
The venue is stunning and the staff are so helpful , we are so glad we chose this wonderful hotel for our wedding ceremony and celebrations.
Wedding coordinators at the hotel were happy to help with any requests we had in the weeks before the wedding, be it by e-mail or in person.
The day itself run very smoothly and lots of our guests commented how beautiful the venue was and how lovely the food was.
We were very impressed how well-organised the weddings at Christchurch Harbour hotel are, how personal each one of them is.
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