The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

Surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside, The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham is a coaching inn in the heart of Saxmundham. It has beautifully decorated rooms, free Wi-Fi and delicious food. Decorated in light and airy colors, most rooms have large Georgian windows. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. The hotel bar offers meals alongside an extensive wine list, local ales, and a wide selection of drinks. Saxmundham Train Station is a 5-minute walk away and has a direct route to Ipswich and Lowestoft. The Suffolk coast is a 15-minute drive away and Framlingham Castle is 6 miles from The Bell.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking

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Phoenix
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is great! Good location, convenient parking very close by. Nice bar and friendly staff. We didn't have dinner there, but the breakfast was fabulous. The gentleman on duty during our stay was super lovely - nothing was too much trouble...”
Frank
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff went the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable and relaxing. Manager accompanied me to my car which was parked outside to direct me to the hotel car park, just giving directions would be the norm at other hotels, but not at the...”
Greene
United States United States
“Who was a very nice hotel in a very small village at quite a bit to offer.”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cheerful welcome by Manager who showed me to my room. Professional and courteous staff, large comfortable clean room, decorated on theme of local coastal village, Thorpeness. Loved the yachts on some of the furnishings. Delicious, well presented...”
Dr
United States United States
“It is in an excellent position, and good arrangements have been made for car parking. Having an elevator in some of these old “country” hotels can be a rarity, so we were glad the Bell’s renovation included one! We also very much enjoyed our...”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Lovely building, well appointed. Breakfast excellent.”
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful staff, well appointed rooms, brilliant location”
Jonathon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great sized room, although we did go for the largest they had. breakfast was good value for the money”
Bob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was really good, though could possibly have been a little larger.”
Cordelia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really comfortable room. The staff were fantastic and the location is great whether you are driving or using public transport. Loved it!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Heath Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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