The Solent Hotel and Spa

This place is unbelievable, Rio and Dan were outstanding, cannot fault them in the slightest worked with us throughout the planning as well as dealing with endless questions we had for them. The day ran smoothly, we didn't feel pressured to do anything at the drop of a hat, really nice flow and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend the vendors that the hotel use every single one helped with that magical wedding feeling. O

We couldn’t have chosen a better hotel to host our wedding. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, stress-free, and truly memorable. The entire team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care, which made our special day even more meaningful. A very special thanks to Rio, who was in charge of the wedding planning. Rio was exceptional, organized, responsive, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. His dedication, patience, and expertise ensured that everything went exactly as planned (and even better than we imagined). Having someone so reliable and thoughtful made all the difference for us. The venue was so beautiful, the arrangements were elegant, and the service exceeded our expectations. Our guests were extremely impressed with the hospitality and overall experience, and we continue to receive compliments about how well everything was managed. We are deeply grateful to Rio and the entire hotel team for their hard work and commitment. Thank you for helping

Thank you for everything, you ensured our wedding day ran smoothly. The ceremony through to the evening reception, your staff delivered an exceptional service. Rio, Josh and Ollie, your professionalism is second to none. You listened to every little detail of what we wanted for our day, we gave you our vision, you delivered and exceeded this. The venue is stunning, the staff were attentive and the food was fantastic. Portion sizes were generous, using quality ingredients that were beautifully presented to ourselves and our guests. We highly recommend this venue, it has so much to offer and can accommodate anything from an intimate wedding to a large wedding. The w

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting for our wedding than the Solent Hotel. From the very first planning meeting to the breakfast on the day after, the team went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. A special thank you to Rio, who guided us through the planning process with warmth, professionalism and incredible attention to detail. His support made everything feel seamless and stress free. On the day itself Sarah was an absolute star - calm, organised and always one step ahead. She hosted with such grace and made sure everything ran like clockwork. The venue itself was stunning, the food was exceptional, and the atmosp

We started booking our wedding in 2023 - to have in 2025. Rio was THE most amazing person too work with. He helped plan, he had ideas we didn’t think of & he couldn’t do enough for us. Rio was one of the main reasons we chose to have our wedding here (along with the beauty of the place), and he showed us how it’s done. He is an absolute credit to The Solent Hotel & Spa, we are sad it’s all come to an end, as we saw Rio as a friend aswell as our wedding

We want to extend a huge thank you to Rio, Sarah, and the entire team at the Solent Hotel for making our wedding day so special. Everything went perfectly, we couldn’t fault a single thing. We’ve had so many wonderful comments from our guests, and the rooms were set up exactly as we had pictured. Every member of staff was so helpful, which made the day feel effortless for us. Everything ran so smoothly, and every little detail was taken care of — it truly let us relax and enjoy the day. The venue looked stunning, the food was delicious, and the staff were so friendly and attentive. We felt like we were asking a million questions throughout our wedding planning process, but the team were always there to answer any questions we had and always ensured there was a swift reply! Again, a massive thank you to Rio and Sarah for going above and beyond to make the day feel so personal and

Rio, Sarah and the team at Solent Hotel were so amazing through each stage of our wedding planning process. From answering what seemed like 100 silly question via email to setting up meetings with us at times that worked for us, they were helpful through every stage. We were able to tailor our wedding reception to suit us and felt listened to and understood throughout. The food provided by Solent was 10/10 and we had several of our guests coming up to us during the evening to tell us how nice it was. They were really accommodating of our guests with dietary requirements and disabilities and made sure everyone had a good experience. The quality of the hotel rooms were also beautiful, the sui

We had the most magical wedding reception at the Solent hotel, we really couldn’t wish for anything more. Everything was perfect and exactly how we imagined the whole team were super helpful f

Thanks so much for hosting our perfect big day! We had the best time and everything went so smoothly on the run up and on the big day. Thanks so much to you, Sarah and your team in your efforts to see all our plans into fruition and make it the most memorable day for us, our friends and family. The staff were really attentive, the food was plentiful and delicious, and all the little details were taken care of. Mark and I were able to relax and fully enjoy our day from start to finish- we would highly recommend t

We wanted a low key relaxed event, so we opted for an afternoon tea at the Solent Hotel. I can honestly say we were amazed by the value for money and all the little extras that were included that we weren't expecting. Firstly, the pre wedding planning service from Rio was brilliant, he was able to keep me relaxed, yet excited at the same time. Nothing was too much and he dealt with it all. Sarah managed the event on the day and again just sorted everything and was so lovely. The waiting staff couldn't do enough for us and our guests. We were able to enjoy the garden space (the meadow) and as we were lucky enough to have a beautiful warm day, we spent the evening with our guests sat outside enjoying the atmosphere. We got a complementary overnight stay in a beautiful suite and our cake was ke

We decided to do a small wedding dinner after our registry in Winchester at the Solent Hotel & Spa. We had enquired about a smaller space that we could hire out for the night for some food, drinks, and just a general good time. We chatted with Rio, who invited us to check-out the spaces that they could offer, and he was always on hand to answer our many(!) questions. After deciding which room we'd like most, we got invited in to do a menu tasting, which was delicious! Our event itself was super smooth. Every event deserves an Ethan running the show. He was so attentive, on the ball, and helpful. He made sure the entire night ran seamlessly, and ensured that myself and my partner were happy. We ended up getting bar tokens for our event (which worked out the most cost-efficient) and which our guest LOVED (who doesn't love a free drink!) The food was 10/10, and our guests are still talking about the succulent beef that melted in their mouth. All in all, I would definitely do another event at the Solent Ho

We had the most truly amazing wedding day at The Solent; it was just beautiful and everything we hoped for - and more! Rio made the whole process feel like such a dream and it felt so special at every point! From the very first time we came in to look around, right up to the big day itself! We felt the service was so personal, we always felt well looked after and supported! To give a summary, the biggest moment for us was when we walked into our decorated room (both for the wedding breakfast and the evening celebration) it felt like a dream come true! The food was incredible,

Well, where do I begin.... What a absolutely fantastic day , from beginning to end. We booked the Fairy tale package and that is exactly what we got , and then some. The food, the Carisbrooke Suit, the flowers, the DJ and all the suppliers the Hotel recommended , exceeded our expectations. I would also highly recommend booking the glam room for your hair and makeup, there is loads of room for the Bride and Bridesmaids, and we felt thoroughly pampered with the generous supply of bubbly and food and music in the background (we brought our own play list) whist the makeup and hair ladies worke

Had our wedding here and couldn't be more happi

Thank you so much to the Solent Hotel and their staff for organising and hosting our wedding. After being told by so many people that planning a wedding was one of the most stressful experiences they have been through, we can honestly say that thanks to the Solent Hotel, the whole process was a breeze from start to finish. Everything about the day was incredible and so many of our guests commented on how relaxed and friendly the atmosphere was throughout the day. The catering staff did an amazing job with the food and T'Anna, who ran the day for us, couldn't have been more helpful. The ceremony was beautiful, we went for fairly minimal decoration in terms of flowers but the staff made the room look incredible never the less. After the ceremony the staff got to work in readying the room for the reception and we were all given time to enjoy the beautiful hotel and it's grounds. Plenty of photo opportunities. The reception in the was equally amazing, with the hotel working seamlessly with our suppliers to make sure that everything was set up in good time. Again, the food was incredible and there was plenty of it! The hotel's resident DJ, Steve had everyone up dancing and played every one of the songs requested. A massive mention to our wedding planner, Rio, who helped us plan the whole thing in the year leading up to the big day. Neither my wife or I are particularly traditional or formal so we were a bit anxious that our fairly laid back attitude towards the wedding might be a shock to him but Rio offered amazing advice throughout and nothing was too much trouble. He always had a smile on his face and was quick to answer any questions we had. He is a massive credit to The Solent Hotel and we cannot praise him and thank him enough. Thank you Rio and The Solent Hotel and Spa for making our special day all we had dreamt of! I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone planning a wedding in the future. JJ & Sian Dallison