Family-friendly hotels in Suffolk

Lowestoft

Wherry Hotel

★ 4.3 (3,231)

A 31-room hotel on Bridge Road overlooking Oulton Broad in Lowestoft, with a carvery restaurant and free parking.

Eye

The White Horse Inn

★ 4.6 (1,673)

A traditional coaching inn on the A140 at Eye, Suffolk, with 11 en-suite rooms, a bar and garden, handy for the Norfolk Broads.

Colchester

The Crown

★ 4.6 (1,617)

Village hotel on Park Street in Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, well placed for exploring Dedham Vale and Constable Country.

Colchester

Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf and Spa

★ 4.4 (2,126)

An 80-room hotel near Leavenheath with two golf courses, a full spa and indoor pool set in the Suffolk countryside on the edge of Colchester.

Saxmundham

The Westleton Crown

★ 4.4 (1,560)

A 34-room coaching inn near Saxmundham, close to the Suffolk coast, with a restaurant, bar and garden for after a day's walking.

Leiston

The Dolphin Inn

★ 4.5 (1,292)

A three-room inn on Old Homes Road in Thorpeness, Suffolk, close to the Meare and the coast towards Aldeburgh and RSPB Minsmere.

Beccles

The Kings Head Hotel Wetherspoon

★ 4.2 (2,087)

Budget-friendly Wetherspoon hotel in central Beccles, Suffolk, with en-suite rooms and parking handy for exploring the Norfolk Broads.

Suffolk

Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

★ 4.4 (1,452)

Georgian country house outside Ipswich with 27 rooms, a busy brasserie and a woodland spa, part of the Milsom Hotels group.

Ashbourne

The Boars Head Hotel

★ 4.5 (1,113)

A pub-style hotel on Station Road in Sudbury, Derbyshire, with free on-site parking, a garden and a restaurant serving guests and locals alike.

Newmarket

The Packhorse Inn

★ 4.6 (926)

A small 8-room inn on Bridge Street, Newmarket, well suited to racegoers and couples wanting a low-key base near the racecourse.

Bury Saint Edmunds

Dog and Partridge by Greene King Inns

★ 4.3 (1,409)

Traditional Bury St Edmunds pub-inn on Crown Street with 9 en-suite rooms, hearty Sunday roasts and a well-stocked bar.

Ipswich

The Railway Inn Westerfield

★ 4.5 (998)

A traditional pub inn on Westerfield Road just outside Ipswich, with a garden, free parking and en-suite rooms above the bar.

Ipswich

Sorrel Horse Inn

★ 4.5 (982)

A centuries-old inn on Old Norwich Road in Ipswich, pairing period character with en-suite comfort and free parking.

Lowestoft

Best Western Hotel Hatfield

★ 4.1 (1,911)

On Lowestoft's Esplanade overlooking the sea, this 33-room Best Western hotel offers sea-view rooms, a carvery restaurant and free parking.

Woodbridge

Cherry Tree Pub

★ 4.5 (974)

A traditional Suffolk pub with just four rooms in Woodbridge, offering restaurant, bar and garden alongside its accommodation.

Bury Saint Edmunds

The Cadogan Arms

★ 4.6 (808)

A seven-room pub-style guesthouse in Bury St Edmunds, offering straightforward, comfortable rooms with a bar and restaurant on site.

Beccles

Swan Motel

★ 4.6 (793)

A single-storey motel-style hotel on Loddon Road in Beccles, with free parking and easy reach of the Norfolk Broads.

Southwold

The Swan Hotel

★ 4.5 (917)

Adnams' flagship coaching inn on the Market Place, pairing Georgian and Victorian rooms with the brewery's own beer, spirits and seafood dining.

Suffolk

The Swan Southwold

★ 4.5 (914)

Adnams-owned four-star hotel on Southwold market place, a few minutes from the beach, with two restaurants and a well-known cocktail bar.

Woodbridge

Ufford Park Resort

★ 4.1 (1,749)

Hotel near Ipswich with the Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve close by, plus golf, a spa and indoor pool on site.

Woodbridge

Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa

★ 4.1 (1,747)

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.

Aldeburgh

The Brudenell Hotel

★ 4.4 (1,038)

A contemporary seafront hotel at the quiet end of Aldeburgh with uninterrupted sea views and a smart restaurant and bar.

Southwold

The Anchor at Walberswick

★ 4.3 (1,197)

An award-winning restaurant with rooms in Walberswick, Southwold's quieter twin across the estuary, with garden chalets and a wood-fired pizza oven.

Beccles

Waveney House Hotel

★ 4.4 (984)

A relaxed base by the River Waveney in Beccles, suited to those exploring the Norfolk Broads or heading on to Southwold.

Sudbury

The Black Lion Long Melford

★ 4.5 (832)

A small 10-room hotel on Long Melford's green, well suited to couples and golfers exploring the Suffolk countryside near Sudbury.

Lowestoft

The Hotel Victoria

★ 4.4 (909)

A 24-room hotel on Kirkley Cliff in Lowestoft, with sea views from many rooms and free on-site parking.

Lowestoft

Premier Inn Lowestoft

★ 4.2 (1,244)

A low-rise, 60-room Premier Inn on Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, with free parking and an adjoining Beefeater restaurant.

Leiston

Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

★ 4.5 (770)

A 36-room golf hotel on Lakeside Ave near Aldeburgh, with easy reach of Thorpeness Beach and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

Sudbury

Bull Hotel by Greene King Inns

★ 4.2 (1,205)

A 25-room hotel on Hall Street in Sudbury, Suffolk, combining historic character with modern comfort close to Gainsborough's House.

Ipswich

The Marquis

★ 4.5 (744)

A central Ipswich hotel on Upper Street, within easy reach of the town's attractions and transport links, with free on-site parking.

Woodbridge

The Whitehorse Inn

★ 4.5 (733)

A pub-first inn in Badingham, Suffolk, with its own bar and restaurant, en-suite rooms and free parking on site.

Newmarket

The Three Blackbirds

★ 4.6 (623)

Nine-room inn at 36 Ditton Green, Newmarket, with an electric vehicle charge point and a garden - handy for a Suffolk break with your car or dog.

Southwold

The Sail Loft

★ 4.4 (831)

A straightforward hotel on Ferry Road in Southwold, handy for couples or families wanting an easy coastal break near the beach and pier.

Leiston

Eels Foot Inn

★ 4.4 (824)

A six-room pub inn at Eastbridge near Leiston, with its own bar and restaurant at the heart of the Suffolk coast.

Bury Saint Edmunds

Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

★ 4.3 (918)

A straightforward town-centre base for exploring Bury St Edmunds on foot, with 75 en-suite rooms close to the Cathedral and Abbey Gardens.

Beccles

Five Bells Inn Wrentham

★ 4.5 (660)

A historic inn on the Southwold Road in Wrentham, Suffolk, with golf, fishing and pubs all within easy reach.

London

Cadogan Hotel

★ 4.8 (436)

Adults-only guest accommodation on Fordham Rd, Newmarket, close to the town's racing attractions, golf and local pubs and restaurants.

Ipswich

Novotel Ipswich Centre

★ 4.1 (1,214)

A modern chain hotel in the town centre with spacious rooms, a fitness centre and on-site dining, a short walk from the station and shops.

Ipswich

pentahotel Ipswich

★ 4.1 (1,207)

A straightforward 126-room hotel on Ranelagh Road in Ipswich, suited to business stays and short breaks alike, with free parking and a spa.

Eye

The Oaksmere

★ 4.3 (841)

A 10-room Suffolk hotel on Rectory Road in Eye, set among gardens and countryside, with a spa, indoor pool and gym on site.

Ipswich

Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre (Quayside)

★ 4.2 (955)

A budget-friendly chain hotel opposite the Waterfront marina, with air-conditioned rooms and an all-day restaurant on site.

Beccles

The Plough

★ 4.5 (598)

The Plough is a pub-hotel on London Road in Beccles, Suffolk, with restaurant and bar dining plus easy access to the River Waveney.

Beccles

The Plough Inn

★ 4.5 (598)

The Plough Inn is a traditional inn at Brockley Green near Sudbury in Suffolk, with its own restaurant and bar at the heart of a stay.

Halesworth

The Angel Hotel

★ 4.5 (589)

A small 7-room hotel on Halesworth's Thoroughfare, well suited to travellers who want a proper bar and restaurant rather than a chain stopover.

Bury Saint Edmunds

The Riverside House Hotel

★ 4.4 (678)

A 15-room hotel on Mill Street in Bury St Edmunds, close to the town's historic landmarks and open countryside, with free parking on site.

Aldeburgh

The Mill Inn

★ 4.5 (568)

A traditional pub with rooms just back from the seafront, known for its fresh fish and relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere.

Bury Saint Edmunds

All Saints Hotel

★ 4.3 (751)

Set within a Suffolk golf and country club near Bury St Edmunds, All Saints Hotel pairs spa facilities with easy access to the town centre.

Ipswich

Premier Inn Ipswich North

★ 4.2 (865)

On Paper Mill Lane just north of Ipswich, this 90-room Premier Inn offers free parking and easy A14 access into Suffolk.

Ipswich

Holiday Inn Ipswich

★ 4.0 (1,210)

Holiday Inn Ipswich is a 114-room hotel on London Road with a restaurant, bar and full breakfast, plus a pool and gym on site.

Saxmundham

Sibton White Horse Inn

★ 4.7 (415)

A traditional country inn near Saxmundham in rural Suffolk, with a pub-restaurant setting and golf nearby for those wanting more than a bed for the night.

Felixstowe

Premier Inn Felixstowe Town Centre

★ 4.2 (831)

On Undercliff Road West by the Felixstowe seafront, this Premier Inn puts the pier and beach a short stroll from 60 modern rooms.

Woodbridge

The Bull Inn Woodbridge

★ 4.5 (523)

A Grade II-listed sixteenth-century inn on Woodbridge's Market Hill, combining a boutique hotel, award-winning restaurant and traditional bar.

Woodbridge

The Bull Hotel Restaurant

★ 4.5 (523)

A 14-room hotel on Market Hill in Woodbridge, Suffolk, with its own restaurant and bar and free on-site parking.

Lowestoft

Ivy House Country Hotel

★ 4.3 (684)

Ivy House Country Hotel in Lowestoft pairs spacious rooms and landscaped grounds with an indoor pool, spa and gym on site.

Ipswich

Premier Inn Ipswich Chantry Park

★ 4.3 (677)

Premier Inn Ipswich Chantry Park is a 74-room, two-storey hotel on Old Hadleigh Road with free on-site parking and easy access into Ipswich.

Ipswich

Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel

★ 3.9 (1,294)

A country hotel built around a 16th-century hunting lodge, with an indoor pool, spa and extensive lawned gardens just south of Ipswich.

Ipswich

Belstead Brook Muthu Hotel

★ 3.9 (1,294)

A period-style hotel set in gardens on Belstead Road, Ipswich, with 88 rooms, an indoor pool and spa just outside the town centre.

Ipswich

easyHotel Ipswich Town Centre

★ 4.0 (1,001)

Budget hotel on Northgate St in Ipswich town centre, with 80 simple rooms and no-frills prices from £29.

Lowestoft

The Coach House Suffolk

★ 4.7 (356)

An 18-room hotel on Chapel Road in Lowestoft, close to the coast and local attractions, with a well-liked breakfast and friendly staff.

Colchester

The Angel Inn

★ 4.6 (398)

A 6-room inn on Polestead Street in Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, pairing a historic village pub setting with restaurant, bar and free parking.