Close to the town centre and 0.2 miles from Felixstowe Railway Station, this Victorian hotel offers free parking for guests. The property was initially built for Lord Tollemarch. Today, the spacious public areas are wood-panelled. There are 58 en suite rooms, all of which are tastefully furnished. Westerfield’s Restaurant has an elegant atmosphere and offers both a table d’hôte and an à la carte menu. Felixstowe is an Edwardian resort and, like the hotel itself, it still retains much of its original charm. The town features beautiful south-facing gardens, many attractions, safe beaches and a paved promenade. The hotel is just a mile (1.6 km) from the town’s port, and is approximately 30 miles from Harwich.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great spaces in which to relax, room clean with ample space for a short stay
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy booking, check in and check out. Parking was excellent. Staff ultra helpful. Bar prices good and great proximity to town.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property itself has a lot of character and the public areas were spacious, varied and welcoming. The room we stayed in was fairly large and clean with all the usual items wardrobe, tv, kettle etc and 2 chairs - always a plus when there are two...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Westerfields
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Buttery & Harry's Bar
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Orwell Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Business centre
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    The Orwell Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:30
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 06:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    £25 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £25 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that on certain days functions are held at the hotel and this often involves music being played until midnight. Guests can contact the property to check if they are any functions scheduled during their stay.

    Check-in between 12:00 and 14:00 is available for an additional charge of GBP 20, whilst before 12:00 costs 50 GBP. This is subject to availability.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about The Orwell Hotel

    • The Orwell Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Buttery & Harry's Bar
      • Westerfields

    • Yes, The Orwell Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Orwell Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Felixstowe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 800 yards from The Orwell Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Orwell Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Check-in at The Orwell Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at The Orwell Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • The prices at The Orwell Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Orwell Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite
      • Single
      • Family