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Orwell Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Felixstowe with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Triple Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Library
Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
2 restaurants, breakfast served, British cuisine
The Orwell Hotel has two British cuisine restaurants and a welcoming bar for evening relaxation. Guests enjoy free WiFi in rooms, many with garden views. The on-site coffee shop is perfect for morning refreshments, and the helpful staff ensures visitors have everything they need.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, England, IP11 7DX

What's nearby

  • Felixstowe Seafront Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Felixstowe Market - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Martello Tower - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Felixstowe Station - 3 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamilton Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fludyers Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Orwell Hotel

Property highlights
At Orwell Hotel, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy British cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Orwell Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orwell Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Orwell Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Orwell Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orwell Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Felixstowe Seafront Gardens and Ocean Boulevard Fun Park. Forum Amusement Centre and The View are also within 2 mi (3 km). Felixstowe Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Orwell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 591 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming. Felt very safe as a single lady on their own. The Shops were very close and the seafront was in walking distance. Next to the railway station and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First night bit noisy but they gave us an upgrade for the next night and free breakfast so cant complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in the process of a major refurbishment. Whilst the dining facilities were not yet fully operational the potential looks fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Brynley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy (despite having completed online form beforehand). Room comfortable although bed mattress was far too soft for my liking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was basic but clean however only a small window to open for fresh air and luckily it has cooled down but it was still a warm room. There was a fan in the room but the cable wasn’t very long and so at night it was pointless having it on in bed. Great location and lovely old building with a lot of potential. For the price we paid no complaints but had we paid £80 plus I would have had issues. Would we stay again, yes but not in the summer as it would have been way too uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

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

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay,well situated, friendly Staff all nice and tidy,I will definitely go back there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

First room offered was thick of stale cigar smells. I refused the room and was told no other room was available. I still refused it and another room was reluctantly provided. Staff were not attentive unhil I complained. Hotel was ok, but nothing special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Perfect location to the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Nice and clean staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have visited the Orwell Hotel several times now and is always a very enjoyable stay. Staff friendly, Rooms always clean, meals very good. Car parking is excellent and the hotel is very conveniently placed to walk into town, and visiting places of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

It was great, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room and bathroom were a bit tired and dated but otherwise a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's like staying in your own stately home

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel in a good location for shops and beach. Clean and comfortable room but a bit dated both furniture and bathroom. Bar area is nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Visible improvements are being made & are still ongoing. But with that in mind there are few minor issues that leave an impression. My superior room (Room 213) wasn’t that big & torn wallpaper & stained lampshade gave it a bit of an unloved feel. Also for whatever reason the WiFi in the room was slow slow quick quick slow then non existent. Frustrating & when mentioned (not complained) I was reminded it was free. If possible I would have paid for better ! Oh and could someone tidy the car park please as a first impression it’s not good. I visit the hotel often over the past 10 years but still no loyalty or reward scheme so they have no clue whether it’s your first visit or 25th. Still love the building and location.
Bed fine for one
Newly refurbed bathroom
Tea coffee water & biscuits
Torn wallpaper
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, helpful staff and good location to be, near to shops and access to the Tennis Club, so ideal for my stay there, for the tennis comp, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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