The Bell Hotel Saxmundham

4.0 star property
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
31 High Street, Saxmundham, England, IP171AF
  • Saxmundham Museum
    2 min walk
  • Snape Maltings
    7 min drive
  • The Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Saxmundham Station
    2 min walk

Room options

Deluxe Suite Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cosy Double Rooms

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Spacious Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Saxmundham

Located in Saxmundham, The Bell Hotel Saxmundham is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Saxmundham Museum and Lonely Farm Country Park. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Snape Maltings and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Long Shop Museum.

What's nearby

  • Snape Maltings - 7 min drive
  • Framlingham Castle - 11 min drive
  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • RSPB Minsmere - 14 min drive
  • Dunwich Heath and Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweffling White Horse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Poachers Pocket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro at the Deli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Granary Tea Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bell Hotel Saxmundham

Hotel in Saxmundham with a restaurant and a bar
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
You can enjoy a meal at The Heath at The Bell serving the guests of The Bell Hotel Saxmundham, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Heath at The Bell - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
The River Bar - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Coast Lounge - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking within 328 ft

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Heath at The Bell
  • The River Bar
  • The Coast Lounge

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bell Sax Inn
Bell Sax Inn Saxmundham
Bell Sax Saxmundham
The Bell At Sax' Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
The Bell At Sax'
The Bell Saxmundham Saxmundham
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham Hotel
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham Saxmundham
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham Hotel Saxmundham

The Bell Hotel Saxmundham Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Bell were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and it had all the amenities I needed. I especially appreciated the fact that it was possible to block out all light with the window shades. We ate at the restaurant for dinner and that was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booking a return visit soon!
We booked this as a last minute trip, and The Bell was a fantastic choice! Fabulous welcome and service by Matthew and the team. We shall be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Really nice hotel. Comfy rooms, friendly staff, great food and drink. Their car park was full so they even paid parking at another car park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome, great service & great food
Great little hotel. Really friendly staff good bar and very good food. Breakfast was particularly good but 8am start for breakfast not ideal for business travel. Basic room was really comfortable. Again, not ideal for business travellers as there’s no desk. Minor quibbles wouldn’t stop me staying there again (& I have)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and interior was very good and the staff were excellent. The only problem I had was the hotel is on the Main Street and the parking area is not at the hotel. There is a parking area for the hotel, but not on the premises of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn't have been more helpful, courteous or obliging. The room was very comfortable, we slept well and the breakfast, lunch and dinner couldn't have been better. If we are in this part of the country again we will certainly stay in this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly. great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprising visit
Great place and superb staff. Has been thoroughly renovated since my last visit a couple of years ago and is much improved. Will be my new go to for this area. Car parking is available round the corner. Just ask staff for directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful and recently refurbished hotel with lots of character, very friendly staff and a great range of high quality food / drink available - very highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Bell Hotel. We did find the portions for dinner and breakfast a bit small and a bit stingy where it shouldn't have cost much to be generous - too few toasts with the pate or the cheese course (5 crackers). A bit more generosity and it would have been a perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Suffolk break
Very clean and comfortable room Friendly and efficient service Fabulous location for easy drive to Suffolk coast Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet weekend away between Xmas & New year, two of us and the dog. Lovely Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022