Check-In, Chill, Cast Off: Harbour Hotel with AD

Check-In, Chill, Cast Off: Harbour Hotel with AD

Posted: 10/11/2025

That mirrored lobby at Harbour Hotel in Ocean Village does something brilliant: it reflects the marina, the city and—if you arrive with AD—the big grin you’re wearing because your trip just got simple. We’re the friendly, great-value way to glide between the New Forest and Southampton’s waterside, between Heathrow or Gatwick and your check-in desk, or between brunch and the cruise terminal. Tap Bookings, tell us where and when, and we’ll line up the right car, sensible timings and a driver who knows exactly where Harbour Hotel likes its set-downs.

AD is built for real life: clear quotes, tidy routes, and vehicles that match the job—from saloon and estate to our ever-popular Luxury MPV. Fancy turning the dial for a special night? Add “luxury upgrade” to the notes and we’ll see what we can do—same AD value, just with extra sparkle. We collect across the New Forest (Lyndhurst, Barton on Sea, Burley, Brockenhurst, Lymington), plus Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Whether you’re checking in for a pre-cruise sleep, sneaking a city break or meeting clients on the marina, think of us as your smooth hand-off between moments. You bring the plan; we bring the calm.

Three ways to “do” Harbour Hotel with AD

1) The 24-Hour Harbour Reset (New Forest → Ocean Village)
Late checkout booked? Excellent choice. We’ll collect from Lyndhurst or Barton on Sea, drop you right by Reception, then stand ready for a short hop to dinner on the boardwalk. Next morning, coffee, a stroll, and a quick ride to the station or terminal. Book under Leisure Travel and tell us your timings—we’ll keep everything breezy.

2) Boardroom-to-Berth (Heathrow/Gatwick → Harbour → Cruise)
Land, breeze through arrivals with optional Meet & Greet, reset at Harbour Hotel, then roll to embarkation. Use Airport Transfers for the inbound leg and Cruise Transfers for the ship day. We’ll match the vehicle to people + luggage (hint: Luxury MPV is brilliant for cruise cases).

3) Work, Wow, Wind-Down (City meetings → Marina dinner)
Meetings in town, laptop time in the lounge, a quick change in your room, and then dinner overlooking the masts. Use Business Travel for the daytime legs; we’ll stage pick-ups so you step in and exhale.

Why AD works so well for Harbour Hotel

  • We know the flow. Where to set down, how to stage for pick-up, when the marina gets lively, and which back-routes take the edge off traffic.

  • Value first, always. The best-fit vehicle at a fair price—clear in your quote before you confirm.

  • The right space for your stuff. Families and cruisers love the Luxury MPV; couples often go saloon or EV. Check Vehicles for layouts.

  • Low-fuss add-ons. Meet & Greet at the airport, an extra luggage stop, or a quick detour via Winchester—we’ll map it neatly.

Airports, but kinder

Heathrow & Gatwick can feel like boss levels; we make them more like a tutorial. Your driver tracks the flight, messages when you’re on stand, and coordinates so you’re not wandering the crowds. Prefer to be met inside? Tick Meet & Greet in Bookings and we’ll be there with a nameboard, a smile and a plan.

Cruise days without the scramble

Embarkation windows, baggage tags, terminal changes—cruise days reward a bit of choreography. We’ll confirm the right terminal, agree your arrival window, and choose a drop that keeps luggage rolls short. On return, we’ll time pick-up for when you actually have bags in hand.

The AD fleet (and that cheeky upgrade)

  • Saloon Car – perfect for 1–3 travellers with two or three cases.

  • Estate Car – extra boot space for golf bags or longer suitcases.

  • Electric Vehicle – quiet, smooth and ideal for hand-luggage trips.

  • Luxury MPV – the hero for groups up to 7 (8 on request) with real luggage room.
    If you’d like a little wow for a celebration, ask for the luxury upgrade when you book—we’ll confirm availability and an attractive price.

Micro-moments we love to plan

  • Pre-dinner spin: a five-minute hop to Oxford Street (the Southampton one) for something sparkly, then back to the marina before sunset.

  • Winchester wobble: stretch your legs round the Cathedral on the way in or out. Coffee is practically compulsory.

  • New Forest loop: Lyndhurst → Brockenhurst → Lymington, then check-in—great if your room’s not quite ready.

  • Early flight club: dawn ride to Heathrow with a calm curb-side set-down and a cheerful “you’ve got this.”

FAQs (short and useful)

Can you collect us across the New Forest?
Yes—Lyndhurst, Barton on Sea, Burley, Brockenhurst, Lymington, Milford on Sea, New Milton, Ringwood, Sway, Ashurst and Totton.

What if our room isn’t ready?
Tell us and we’ll suggest a short loop—Winchester or a marina coffee—then return for check-in.

How do I add Meet & Greet?
Use Bookings and tick the option, or mention it in the notes.

Is the luxury upgrade expensive?
It’s an upgrade, not a shock—ask and we’ll quote clearly before you decide.

How to book (and be sipping something nice, soon)

  1. Head to Bookings and choose Airport Transfers, Cruise Transfers or Leisure Travel.

  2. Add Harbour Hotel as your pick-up or drop-off and tell us passenger + luggage counts.

  3. Want the luxury touch? Pop “luxury upgrade” in the notes—we’ll confirm with the details.
    Prefer a chat? Ping Contact Us and we’ll map the moves for you.

Book with AD Premium Travel
Call +44(0)2380981758, visit www.adpremiumtravel.co.uk, or head straight to Bookings.
Ocean Village is calling—let’s get you there the easy way.