# 125 Family-friendly hotels in Suffolk (2026)

> 125 family-friendly hotels in Suffolk, best reviewed first — including Wherry Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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125 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Suffolk](https://staycation.co.uk/suffolk/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 43](https://staycation.co.uk/suffolk/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 125](https://staycation.co.uk/suffolk/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 24](https://staycation.co.uk/suffolk/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[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.](https://staycation.co.uk/lowestoft/hotels/wherry-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/eye/hotels/the-white-horse-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/stoke-by-nayland/hotels/the-crown) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/leavenheath/hotels/stoke-by-nayland-hotel-golf-and-spa) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/saxmundham/hotels/the-westleton-crown) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/thorpeness/hotels/the-dolphin-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/beccles/hotels/the-kings-head-hotel-wetherspoon) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/suffolk/hotels/milsoms-kesgrave-hall) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/sudbury/hotels/the-boars-head-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/newmarket/hotels/the-packhorse-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bury-saint-edmunds/hotels/dog-and-partridge-by-greene-king-inns) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/the-railway-inn-westerfield) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/sorrel-horse-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/lowestoft/hotels/best-western-hotel-hatfield) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/woodbridge/hotels/cherry-tree-pub) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/hotels/the-cadogan-arms) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/beccles/hotels/swan-motel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/southwold/hotels/the-swan-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/suffolk/hotels/the-swan-southwold) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/ufford-park-resort) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/woodbridge/hotels/ufford-park-hotel-golf-spa) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aldeburgh/hotels/the-brudenell-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/southwold/hotels/the-anchor-at-walberswick) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/beccles/hotels/waveney-house-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/sudbury/hotels/the-black-lion-long-melford) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/lowestoft/hotels/the-hotel-victoria) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/lowestoft/hotels/premier-inn-lowestoft) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aldeburgh/hotels/thorpeness-golf-club-and-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/sudbury/hotels/bull-hotel-by-greene-king-inns) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/the-marquis) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/badingham/hotels/the-whitehorse-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/newmarket/hotels/the-three-blackbirds) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/southwold/hotels/the-sail-loft) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/leiston/hotels/eels-foot-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/hotels/premier-inn-bury-st-edmunds-town-centre) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/wrentham/hotels/five-bells-inn-wrentham) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/newmarket/hotels/cadogan-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/novotel-ipswich-centre) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/pentahotel-ipswich) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/eye/hotels/the-oaksmere) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/premier-inn-ipswich-town-centre-quayside) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/beccles/hotels/the-plough) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/sudbury/hotels/the-plough-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/halesworth/hotels/the-angel-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/hotels/the-riverside-house-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aldeburgh/hotels/the-mill-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/bury-saint-edmunds/hotels/all-saints-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/premier-inn-ipswich-north) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/holiday-inn-ipswich) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/saxmundham/hotels/sibton-white-horse-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/felixstowe/hotels/premier-inn-felixstowe-town-centre) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/woodbridge/hotels/the-bull-inn-woodbridge) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/woodbridge/hotels/the-bull-hotel-restaurant) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/lowestoft/hotels/ivy-house-country-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/premier-inn-ipswich-chantry-park) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/muthu-belstead-brook-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/belstead-brook-muthu-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ipswich/hotels/easyhotel-ipswich-town-centre) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/lowestoft/hotels/the-coach-house-suffolk) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/stoke-by-nayland/hotels/the-angel-inn)

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## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Suffolk?+

We list 125 in Suffolk. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Suffolk are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Wherry Hotel (4.3/5, 3,231 reviews), The White Horse Inn (4.6/5, 1,673 reviews) and The Crown (4.6/5, 1,617 reviews).

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It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.