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Salthouse Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront luxury meets practical convenience at this Ipswich hotel where valet parking and laundry services enhance a relaxing stay by the harbor

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ipswich, Salthouse Harbour Hotel is in the city center. Ipswich Regent Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ipswich Waterfront and Sutton Hoo. Check out an event or a game at Portman Road, and consider making time for Jimmy's Farm, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Ipswich travel guide
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1 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, England, IP4 1AX

What's nearby

  • University Campus Suffolk
    University Campus Suffolk
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront
    Ipswich Waterfront
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blackfriars
    Blackfriars
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portman Road
    Portman Road
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Marinero
    6 min walk
  • Boss Chicken
    7 min walk
  • The Forge Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Isaacs on the Quay
    1 min walk
  • Colours Continental Cafe
    1 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 an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A reception hall, a front-desk safe, 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Salthouse Harbour Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 785 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 785 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 785 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 785 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 785 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service and great food. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely food, drink, staff & ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed one night but were very.impressed. Will certainly stay again. Thank you your staff are superb. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

Stylish boutique hotel with great staff

Very stylish boutique hotel on the waterfront. The team working there are friendly and professional.
Opposite the entrance
Great eggs for breakfast ���😋
Not something you see every day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Great place to stay

Spotlessly clean, great service and a good quality breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very well situated for bars and restaurants good parking facilities and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Lovely hotel

Nice hotel in excellent condition. Great location, ideal for getting round the harbour and into town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel. The staff were excellent and ready to serve all our requests. Great location on the quay and close to the town. We would definately stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Exceptional Hotel

We’ve stayed at the hotel many times and it never fails to deliver. The service, rooms and clealiness are outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Weekend getaway

Absolutely lovely hotels with fantastic friendly professional staff, nice location overlooking the river with plenty to do within walking distance. Will certainly be returning there for a weekend break.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Best location in Ipswich. Rooms comfortable and great view of the marina. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Superb stay, as usual

We always love staying at the Salthouse. Our stay was superb, as always. Staff are great, and really glad parking seems to be a lot better now by having staff park your car in an overflow car park for you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

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