Hayling Island is not the buzzing family seaside resort it once was, which could be why the Langstone Hotel advertises itself as being in Portsmouth. But it is on the island, across the bridge from the mainland, and is the first accommodation one encounters upon crossing.
It is also a wonderful hotel with luxurious facilities and quality provision at what some would consider to be guest house prices.
With pleasant views across the water and generous car parking the impression gained by the new visitor is always good. But it gets significantly better when one enters the hotel and is attended to by the highly professional staff at reception.
The Langstone boasts 148 luxury and executive bedrooms, ten modern conference halls, a fully-equipped fitness centre, spa and swimming pool. Its immaculate presentation and state of the art facilities may go some way to explaining its popularity as a venue for weddings and other functions.
The restaurant overlooks the harbour and estuary, allowing the option of al fresco dining in pleasant surroundings. Service is always of the highest quality and the menu lists a wide range of options.
Also appealing is the convenience of the Langstone's location - just a couple of miles from the beach at the south of the island but also within easy reach of the mainland, which it looks out onto.
The Langstone Hotel is quality accommodation for anybody who is staying on Hayling Island - presentable but not at all pricey as hotels of its kind go. All in all it combines excellent value with some really first class service.
