Orwell Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
2 restaurants, breakfast served, British cuisine
Suite | Living area
Library
Triple Room | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, England, IP11 7DX
  • Felixstowe Seafront Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Felixstowe Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Martello Tower
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Felixstowe

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

  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hamilton Fish and Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fludyers Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Alex - ‬12 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

Reviews

Orwell Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 571 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved this old hotel. Staff great, public areas surprisingly grand, in good nick and very comfortable. Top of high street & short walk to beach. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Ipswich

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
instant coffee, cold plates for hot food and a mouldy orange in the fruit bowl - all for £10.95!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samir

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

matt

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Ipswich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional hotel, good location and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025