When you stay at Orwell Hotel in Felixstowe, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Felixstowe Seafront Gardens and Ocean Boulevard Fun Park. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Forum Amusement Centre.
What's nearby
Felixstowe Seafront Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Felixstowe Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Martello Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Felixstowe Station - 3 min walk
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 93 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 8 min walk
Hamilton Fish and Chips - 2 min walk
The Alex - 12 min walk
Grosvenor - 9 min walk
Fish Dish - 17 min walk
About this property
Orwell Hotel
Hotel in Felixstowe with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Orwell Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Enjoy British cuisine at Westfield, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Westfield - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Buttery - This pub specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Buttery
Westfield
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
Lift
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Orwell Hotel FELIXSTOWE
Orwell FELIXSTOWE
Orwell Hotel Hotel
Orwell Hotel Felixstowe
Orwell Hotel Hotel Felixstowe
Orwell Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The property was undergoing a refurbishment during our visit so I can see that there will be improvements to the decor in the future, the room I stayed in 125 was in great condition and seemed to be one of the newer rooms, there was no evening dining on site during our stay due to kitchen refitting, we were provided with plates and cutlery for our takeaway, the staff were always attentive and helpful during our stay so I would return to the hotel in the future if in the area and would like to see the hotel after the refurbishment.
Kieran
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Thomas, Ipswich
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice hotel in general. Has a good car park my room was good. It could do with modernising as my room was outdated, but it was a very big room and a comfy bed.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Claire
Travelled with partner
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
instant coffee, cold plates for hot food and a mouldy orange in the fruit bowl - all for £10.95!
Claire
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Samir
17 Apr 2025
Samir
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
matt
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is in need of some renovation but seems they are doing that. Price reflects so good hotel for the money
The bedroom had been refurbished. Very comfortable. The bathroom was very dated. The shower in particular was very slow. The staff were very helpful. The common areas were in the process being upgraded.
Unfortunately the room I was given was long overdue a refurb - torn curtain, stains, mould, cracks, peeling paint... The list goes on.
The hotel itself and downstairs décor was lovely, however, so maybe I was just unlucky.
Alexandra
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Vicky
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
An enjoyable stay - hotel clearly mid renovation and some rooms in much better shape than others. Great, convenient location for town and a wander to the beach . Would love to stay again in a few months time once renovations are complete.
This hotel is going extensive refurbishment. Could not have dinner as the kitchen was being re-eqiped. Excellent public rooms. Friendly staff who did everything they could to make your stay enjoyable. Hotel has an older part and a more modern extension. I had a large double room in the original part of the hotel. No central hearing but there was an efficient stand alone heater. Bathroom had a radiator. The room was bright and airy and was well furnished. No traffic noise. Would definitely stay again.
A Really Relaxing stay in a perfect location with everything accessible within 10 minutes walking time.
Friendly and professional staff with excellent customer service and perfect training.
Ideal for a short break or a longer stay in a nice, quiet location but within 5 to 10 minutes walking distance of sea front, high street, cinema, train station and bus routes. For the more able walkers and sightseers there are excellent coastal paths and country walk.
It's like staying in your own stately home but with the added comfort of peace of mind.
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
Carole
Travelled with group
2 Mar 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Worst hotel stay we have ever had. A much needed weekend break with a friend. Booked a twin room and was given a small double bed. Changed to a twin room and one bed had the springs showing through. Was then given another room. We were so cold overnight my friend slept with a polo neck under her pyjamas, her coat over her and her bath towel on top. The next morning there was no heating on and no hot water. It was too cold to have a shower. Told management and they said heating would be sorted. Breakfast was awful in an extremely cold dining room. We went into town and purchased some hot water bottles. No shower again before we went out for the evening as the water was cold and the room was really cold too. No heating again overnight or the next morning. Went to breakfast wearing our coats and took our hot water bottles with us. Awful,awful,awful. So disappointed
Restaurant was closed throughout, so manager gave us free breakfast every day - excellent customer service. Hotel well located for bus stops and train station. Friendly staff. Only criticism is allowing smokers to cluster outside the front door - gives a very bad impression, and floor is strewn with cigarette butts.