Hotels in Suffolk
48 handpicked places to stay
Photo © Rob Fuller, Google Maps
Suffolk's hotels and B&Bs range from smart coastal townhouses to quiet countryside guest rooms, with the coast and the old market towns pulling in most visitors. Aldeburgh and Southwold have a good spread of places to stay within walking distance of the shingle and the shops, while Woodbridge offers a gentler base near the Deben estuary.
Inland, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich suit those wanting easy access to shops, restaurants and transport links, with B&Bs such as The Peels B&B and Kingsleigh Guest House typical of the smaller, family-run properties found across the county. Mildenhall and Lowestoft add further options for those exploring the Brecks or the far east coast.
Many Suffolk B&Bs occupy converted farmhouses, annexes or period townhouses, so styles and sizes vary considerably from one to the next. Deciding where to stay often comes down to whether you want to be near the sea, close to a market town, or tucked away somewhere quieter.
The Pear Tree Inn
Guest House · Troston village, near Bury
An AA Gold five-star, seven-room guesthouse in the village of Troston, sister property to The Bull Freehouse pub next door.
Sutherland House
Guest House · High Street, town centre
A 16th-century, wood-panelled restaurant with rooms on the High Street, built around an adults-only seafood and plant-based tasting menu.
Finjaro
Guest House · Sproughton, 3 miles west of Ipswich
A small, adults-focused guest house in a modern chalet bungalow on a quiet farm lane just outside Ipswich, with two well-equipped rooms.
Cowshed Holidays
B&B · Thorington, 6 miles from Southwold
A farmhouse B&B in converted pre-Victorian buildings on a working family farm near Thorington, around six miles inland from Southwold.
The Swan Hotel
Hotel · Market Place, town centre
Adnams' flagship coaching inn on the Market Place, pairing Georgian and Victorian rooms with the brewery's own beer, spirits and seafood dining.
The Granary Bed and Breakfast
B&B · Great Bealings, on the edge of Woodbridge
An award-winning, two-room bed and breakfast in Great Bealings on the edge of Woodbridge, known for its home-made breakfasts and quiet garden setting.
Ocean House Aldeburgh
Guest House · Crag Path, on the seafront
A small, elegant seafront guest house on Crag Path with individually styled rooms and sea views.
Lattice Lodge
Guest House · Woodbridge Road, Ipswich
A converted Edwardian house on Woodbridge Road offering ensuite rooms and self-catering stays, with parking and EV charging on site.
The Anchor at Walberswick
Inn · Walberswick, across the Blyth estuary
An award-winning restaurant with rooms in Walberswick, Southwold's quieter twin across the estuary, with garden chalets and a wood-fired pizza oven.
The Bay Hotel
Hotel · Station Road, near the beach
A recently refurbished Victorian townhouse hotel on Station Road, a short walk from the beach, with en-suite rooms and a family studio.
The Randolph
Hotel · Reydon, 15 minutes' walk from town
A 4-Star hotel and pub on Wangford Road in Reydon, a 15-minute walk from Southwold, with a restaurant, bar and regular events.
The Crown and Castle
Inn · Orford, near Woodbridge, Suffolk
Five-star restaurant with rooms beside Orford Castle, with 21 individually designed bedrooms and a two-rosette kitchen.
The Crown at Woodbridge
Inn · Thoroughfare, Woodbridge
A ten-room boutique inn in the centre of Woodbridge, with a two AA Rosette restaurant and Sutton Hoo about ten minutes away.
The Swan Southwold
Hotel · Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk Coast
Adnams-owned four-star hotel on Southwold market place, a few minutes from the beach, with two restaurants and a well-known cocktail bar.
Hintlesham Hall Hotel
Hotel · Hintlesham village, 4 miles west of Ipswich
A Grade I listed Tudor hall set in 175 acres of Suffolk parkland, with individually styled rooms, a spa and a rosette restaurant.
Station Guest House
Guest House · Station Road, by the railway station
A small, family-run bed and breakfast on Station Road with river views, three en-suite rooms and an adjoining cafe.
Salthouse Harbour Hotel
Hotel · Ipswich Waterfront
A converted salt warehouse on Ipswich's marina, turned into a boutique hotel with bold interiors, harbour-view rooms and two penthouses.
Brampton Dog
B&B · Brampton, 9 miles from Southwold
A family-run bed and breakfast in the village of Brampton, around nine miles from Southwold and close to the Norfolk Broads.
The Ickworth Hotel & Spa
Hotel · Horringer, Ickworth Park
A grand country house hotel set within 1,800 acres of National Trust parkland just outside Bury St Edmunds, with a spa, pool and extensive grounds.
The Bull Inn Woodbridge
Inn · Market Hill, town centre
A Grade II-listed sixteenth-century inn on Woodbridge's Market Hill, combining a boutique hotel, award-winning restaurant and traditional bar.
The Brudenell Hotel
Hotel · Seafront, southern end of The Parade
A contemporary seafront hotel at the quiet end of Aldeburgh with uninterrupted sea views and a smart restaurant and bar.
Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre (Quayside)
Hotel · Quayside, Ipswich Waterfront
A budget-friendly chain hotel opposite the Waterfront marina, with air-conditioned rooms and an all-day restaurant on site.
Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa
Hotel · Tudor country house, just outside Woodbridge
A Tudor country house hotel in Suffolk parkland near Woodbridge, with a spa, an award-winning restaurant and traditional, individually styled rooms.
The Mill Inn
Inn · High Street, near the Moot Hall
A traditional pub with rooms just back from the seafront, known for its fresh fish and relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere.
Ravenwood Hall Hotel
Hotel · Rougham, edge of town
A sixteenth-century hall hotel in seven acres of Suffolk countryside at Rougham, just outside Bury St Edmunds, with dog-friendly rooms and its own restaurant.
Cross Keys Inn
Inn · Crabbe Street, close to the beach
A characterful sixteenth-century pub with rooms right by the beach, popular for its real ales and seafood.
Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa
Hotel · Yarmouth Road, Melton, edge of Woodbridge
A golf and spa resort on the edge of Woodbridge, with an 18-hole championship course, full leisure club, pool and several on-site restaurants.
The White Lion Hotel
Hotel · Seafront, at the foot of the High Street
A historic coaching inn at the seafront end of the High Street, combining period character with modern comforts.
The Uplands Hotel
Hotel · Victoria Road, a short walk from the High Street
A Georgian house hotel set back from the seafront with a garden, restaurant and relaxed, traditional atmosphere.
The Chantry Hotel
Hotel · Sparhawk Street, town centre
A Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with a Tudor annexe in the medieval grid, offering a quiet, residents-only atmosphere close to the Cathedral.
Best Western Priory Hotel
Hotel · Mildenhall Road, town centre
A Grade II listed hotel behind historic priory walls on Mildenhall Road, with an AA Rosette restaurant and free on-site parking.
Marsh Lodge
Guest Accommodation · Aldeburgh, Suffolk
A small two-room guesthouse in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, with free parking and a garden, well placed for the Suffolk coast.
The Butchers Arms Freehouse
Hotel · Leiston Road, Aldeburgh
A pub with rooms on Leiston Road in Aldeburgh, close to the Suffolk coast and within reach of Snape Maltings and Southwold.
Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
Hotel · Lakeside Ave, Aldeburgh
A 36-room golf hotel on Lakeside Ave near Aldeburgh, with easy reach of Thorpeness Beach and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
Tirah Guest House
Guest Accommodation · Aldeburgh Road, Aldeburgh
Guest house on Aldeburgh Road with a hearty breakfast included, free parking and easy reach of the Suffolk coast and Snape Maltings.
Box Bush Cottage - B&B
B&B · Bury Road, Bury St Edmunds
A small four-room B&B on Bury Road near Bury St Edmunds, with breakfast included and a garden to relax in after.
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
Hotel · Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds
Modern 76-room hotel on Symonds Road in Bury St Edmunds, with free on-site parking for exploring the historic Suffolk town centre.
Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre
Hotel · Raingate Street, Bury St Edmunds
A straightforward town-centre base for exploring Bury St Edmunds on foot, with 75 en-suite rooms close to the Cathedral and Abbey Gardens.
Waldegrave farm
B&B · Hartest Lane, Bury St Edmunds
Adults-only B&B on Hartest Lane near Bury St Edmunds, with en-suite rooms and free on-site parking in quiet Suffolk countryside.
Beautiful Room Central Ipswich
Guest Accommodation · 38 Burrell Road, Ipswich
A guest room on Burrell Road in central Ipswich, with a garden and easy walking distance to the town's bars and restaurants.
Belstead Brook Muthu Hotel
Hotel · Belstead Road, Ipswich
A period-style hotel set in gardens on Belstead Road, Ipswich, with 88 rooms, an indoor pool and spa just outside the town centre.
Best Western Claydon Hotel
Hotel · 16-18 Ipswich Road, Ipswich
Best Western Claydon Hotel is a 36-room country house hotel outside Ipswich with easy A14 access for Norwich and Cambridge day trips.
Best Western Ipswich Hotel
Hotel · Old London Road, Ipswich
A 4-star, 76-room hotel near Ipswich with its own restaurant, bar and breakfast service, plus spa facilities and free parking.
The Shipwreck Loft
B&B · Shotley Marina, Ipswich
A converted loft-style B&B at Shotley Marina near Ipswich, with sea views and free on-site parking.
Ufford Park Resort
Hotel · Yarmouth Road, Ipswich
Hotel near Ipswich with the Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve close by, plus golf, a spa and indoor pool on site.
Cherry Tree Pub
Hotel · 73 Cumberland Street, Woodbridge
A traditional Suffolk pub with just four rooms in Woodbridge, offering restaurant, bar and garden alongside its accommodation.
Colston Hall Farmhouse B&B
B&B · Colston Hall, Woodbridge
Farmhouse B&B near Woodbridge, Suffolk, with 18 en-suite rooms, drinks provided in-room, and free parking on site.
Allseasons Hotels by Tingdene
Hotel · The Street, Lowestoft
Allseasons Hotels by Tingdene in Lowestoft, Suffolk, pairs an indoor swimming pool and spa/sauna with easy coastal access.