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Salthouse Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Ipswich Waterfront

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Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Luxury Double Room, Marina View (Copper Bath) | Deep soaking bathtub
Terrace/patio
View from property
The Salthouse Harbour Hotel overlooks Ipswich Waterfront, offering upscale comfort with in-room WiFi and luggage storage. Guests can enjoy breakfast, relax in the stylish bar, or dine in the inviting restaurant. Previous guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Marina View (Copper Bath) | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Marina View (Copper Bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, England, IP4 1AX

What's nearby

  • Ipswich Waterfront - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University Campus Suffolk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portman Road - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jimmy's Farm - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 17 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isaacs on the Quay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Spread Eagle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Forge Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe At The Hold - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Salthouse Harbour Hotel

Upscale hotel near Ipswich Waterfront
Located close to Ipswich Regent Theatre and Cardinal Park, Salthouse Harbour Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a reception hall
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14 to 20 for adults and GBP 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Eaterie

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14 to 20 for adults, and GBP 10 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day(3281 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Hotel Salthouse Harbour
Salthouse Harbour Hotel
Salthouse Harbour Hotel Ipswich
Salthouse Harbour Ipswich
Salthouse Hotel
Salthouse Harbour Hotel Ipswich, Suffolk
Salthouse Harbour
Salthouse Harbour Hotel Hotel
Salthouse Harbour Hotel Ipswich
Salthouse Harbour Hotel Hotel Ipswich

Frequently asked questions

Is Salthouse Harbour Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Salthouse Harbour Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 7.50 per day. Valet parking is available for GBP 7.50 per day.

What time is check-in at Salthouse Harbour Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Salthouse Harbour Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Salthouse Harbour Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Ipswich, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ipswich Waterfront and Ipswich Regent Theatre. Cardinal Park and Portman Road are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ipswich Station is 17 minutes by foot and Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Salthouse Harbour Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 769 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 769 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 769 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 769 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 769 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Comfortable bed . Balcony with views of the Marina and town. Staff were great. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, with great service and beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first stay here but not my last. Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just Understated Luxury
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

James Martin

Amazing, lovely room, attentive staff and breakfast tasty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

No

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning in our room and quite pricey for 1 nights stay without breakfast. Wouldnt have paid price if not attending Ed Sheeran gig. Lovely hotel but not worth price tag
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie

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

Comfortable relaxed stay

A very comfortable overnight stay. It would be nice to have a larger bar area. Our room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel on the Harbour, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Stunning views across Marina

Stunning property with a stunning view across the marina. Great restaurant with really friendly efficient team.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the harbour. All the staff we met were very helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable and clean. Limited parking which is chargeable if not booking direct. 15 minute walk to town centre. We didn’t use the restaurant but looked nice with locally sourced goods.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, friendly and helpful staff and lovely food. We have stayed several times and always an enjoyable experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views of the marina. Lovely designed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Recommend this hotel

Lovely hotel and great location, parked with ease in their car park too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

1 night in Ipswich

Lovely hotel, large spacious rooms and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff , wonderful breakfast , I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, comfortable, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and truly blown away with the hotel, rooms and staff. Booked for a work event including overnight and myself and the team couldn’t have wished for a better venue
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prateek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fantastic service and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs R M M

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

Lovely stay

Great room View on marina Lovely decor of hotel throughout
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived we had a chance to upgrade to the penthouse suite. Wow an amazing view of the harbour. And the room was beautiful. I will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

A touch of quality overlooking a beautiful marina

The Salthouse is continually a fabulous hotel to visit, due to its location, high quality and comfort of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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