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The Shipwreck Loft

3.5 star property
Inn in Ipswich with free parking

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
The Shipwreck Loft sits in a scenic location where guests appreciate thoughtful touches like laundry facilities and free self parking. Visitors can relax in the garden, spend time on the terrace, or use the WiFi that previous travelers have found reliable.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room with Shower | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room with Shower

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Ipswich is home to The Shipwreck Loft. Ipswich Waterfront and Blackfriars are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cardinal Park and Felixstowe Market. Suffolk Leisure Park and Jimmy's Farm are also worth visiting.
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Shotley Marina, Shotley Gate, Ipswich, England, IP9 1QJ

What's nearby

  • Jimmy's Farm - 22 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 23 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Felixstowe Seafront Gardens - 33 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Felixstowe Market - 34 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Martello Tower - 35 min drive - 23.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Landguard Viewpoint Cafe - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Rose + Thorn - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬42 min drive

About this property

The Shipwreck Loft

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Shipwreck Loft. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shipwreck Loft offer amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Marina control tower]
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

The Shipwreck Loft Inn
The Shipwreck Loft Ipswich
The Shipwreck Loft Inn Ipswich

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shipwreck Loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Shipwreck Loft?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shipwreck Loft?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Shipwreck Loft?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shipwreck Loft located?

Situated in Ipswich, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lifeboat Museum, Old Harwich Lighthouse, and Harwich Maritime Museum. Beacon Hill Fort and The Royal Oak are also within 3 mi (5 km). Harwich Town Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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The Shipwreck Loft Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room,food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Excellent stay

Little gem of a place, very good value. Room was basic but clean, and with a balcony and a view what more do you need? Very warm welcome. Breakfast not included but you can get it in the bar after 10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing, beautiful big shower, coffee machine. Lovely veiw from the balcony. Pleasant staff. Very well equipped. In an amazing beautiful, tranquil location. Can not wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like a lot of places the hotel is struggling to provide the services they wish due to lack of staff. They were only able to offer breakfast after 10am and cooked evening meal between 6-7pm. We were made aware of this when we arrived and therefore able to plan accordingly. Lovely views of the harbour from the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis

Excellent stay albeit for only one night. Clean, modern, well maintained and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic sea views - can sit on the balcony and watch the world go by (boats in and out of Marina, the cargo docks at Felixstowe, the ferries from Harwich) Nice walks along the riverside. Property is really clean, comfortable with big windows and plenty of light. Owner really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Lovely stay

Overall a great stay - staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was lovely and the room was clean and comfortable. Well recommended for exploring the area and enjoying a unique sea view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

Modern, clean, comfy room, with a great view!

We were very pleased with everything about the place and restaurant food and staff. Celebrating our Golden wedding, couldn't have been better, tho' the weather could've! 🤗
Our room No 1 on the far left with a very big balcony
Would be a super view without the fog 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

a

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

Weekend on the secret peninsular

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A happy visit.

Very friendly and helpful staff. However, as 'oldies', we would suggest that a 'grab-rail' in the shower would be appreciated. A great deal of fascinating shipping activity to watch from our balcony; a most enjoyable three nights stay. The car park and restaurant/bar on site were valuable facilities. Also, the Breakfast left in our room was quite adequate. We toured the peninsular, and Constable country, also visited Harwich by ferry; and would be happy to stay again. Thank you Alex et al.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot with welcoming staff and excellent views, rooms are excellent to a nice getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View over Felixstowe docks from our balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good. The breakfast was basic, left in the room, claiming COVID for not providing hot breakfast. The restaurant was operating though lunch and dinner. Staff were not wearing masks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

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