Orwell Hotel

3.5 star property

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Orwell Hotel features a classic red-brick facade with multiple windows and a prominent clock.
Relax in a cozy room with a fireplace, plush seating, and elegant decor.
Cozy living space with a classic design, featuring a striped sofa set and wooden furniture.
Formal dining room with elegant decor, featuring round tables, red upholstered chairs, and a grand chandelier.
Relax in comfort with a plush bed, green armchair, and serene views.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, England, IP11 7DX
  • Felixstowe Seafront Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Felixstowe Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Martello Tower
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin room 1

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Orwell Hotel

Hotel in Felixstowe with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk
2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and dry cleaning are on-site.
Orwell Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Orwell Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Felixstowe Seafront Gardens. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Westfield
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • 13 minutes on foot from Felixstowe Seafront Gardens and a 2-minute drive from Ocean Boulevard Fun Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Orwell Hotel also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Felixstowe hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Westfield – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Buttery – This pub specialises in British cuisine and only serves breakfast. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hindi, Moldovan, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and from GBP 6.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Orwell Hotel FELIXSTOWE
Orwell FELIXSTOWE
Orwell Hotel Hotel
Orwell Hotel Felixstowe
Orwell Hotel Hotel Felixstowe

Orwell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 548 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Samir

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is in need of some renovation but seems they are doing that. Price reflects so good hotel for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Ipswich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 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

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the room I was given was long overdue a refurb - torn curtain, stains, mould, cracks, peeling paint... The list goes on. The hotel itself and downstairs décor was lovely, however, so maybe I was just unlucky.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is going extensive refurbishment. Could not have dinner as the kitchen was being re-eqiped. Excellent public rooms. Friendly staff who did everything they could to make your stay enjoyable. Hotel has an older part and a more modern extension. I had a large double room in the original part of the hotel. No central hearing but there was an efficient stand alone heater. Bathroom had a radiator. The room was bright and airy and was well furnished. No traffic noise. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

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

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
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

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to park onsite, short walk to town centre & beach. Clean rooms & very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Carole

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Worst hotel stay we have ever had. A much needed weekend break with a friend. Booked a twin room and was given a small double bed. Changed to a twin room and one bed had the springs showing through. Was then given another room. We were so cold overnight my friend slept with a polo neck under her pyjamas, her coat over her and her bath towel on top. The next morning there was no heating on and no hot water. It was too cold to have a shower. Told management and they said heating would be sorted. Breakfast was awful in an extremely cold dining room. We went into town and purchased some hot water bottles. No shower again before we went out for the evening as the water was cold and the room was really cold too. No heating again overnight or the next morning. Went to breakfast wearing our coats and took our hot water bottles with us. Awful,awful,awful. So disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

Excellent location

Restaurant was closed throughout, so manager gave us free breakfast every day - excellent customer service. Hotel well located for bus stops and train station. Friendly staff. Only criticism is allowing smokers to cluster outside the front door - gives a very bad impression, and floor is strewn with cigarette butts.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Overnight stay Felixstowe

Clean tidy rooms, limited evening food options, help yourself breakfast Helpful staff, onsite parking Stayed before will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a lovely grand hotel which is in need of refurbishment. The rooms were clean and comfortable and spacious. There was good parking included. The breakfast buffet was ok but only had instant coffee. The staff were friendly and helpful. I understand it has just got new owners who have plans to upgrade. It has great potential.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in urgent need of refurbishment when the new owners take over.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025