This charming British retreat blends traditional flavors with modern comforts, where guests consistently praise the attentive staff who make every stay memorable
The Orwell Hotel has two British cuisine restaurants and a welcoming bar for evening relaxation. Guests enjoy free WiFi in rooms, many with garden views. The on-site coffee shop is perfect for morning refreshments, and the helpful staff ensures visitors have everything they need.
Located in Felixstowe, Orwell Hotel is near the beach. Martello Tower and Landguard Fort are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Felixstowe Market and Cardinal Park. Felixstowe Seafront Gardens and Felixstowe Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Felixstowe travel guide
Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, England, IP11 7DX
What's nearby
Suffolk Coast and Heaths
3 min drive - 2.6 km
Felixstowe Seafront Gardens
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Felixstowe Leisure Centre
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Felixstowe Market
3 min drive - 2.3 km
The View
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Felixstowe Station
3 min walk
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
111 min drive
Restaurants
The Fludyers Hotel
14 min walk
Prezzo
4 min walk
The Boardwalk Cafe Bar
16 min walk
Greggs
10 min walk
The Grosvenor
9 min walk
About this property
Orwell Hotel
Property highlights
At Orwell Hotel, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy British cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 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 center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
Elevator
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
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
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Orwell Hotel FELIXSTOWE
Orwell FELIXSTOWE
Orwell Hotel Hotel
Orwell Hotel Felixstowe
Orwell Hotel Hotel Felixstowe
Frequently asked questions
Is Orwell Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Orwell Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Orwell Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Orwell Hotel located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Felixstowe Seafront Gardens, Felixstowe Leisure Centre, and Ocean Boulevard Fun Park. Forum Amusement Centre and The View are also within 2 mi (3 km). Felixstowe Station is only a 3-minute walk.
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
Orwell Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 632 reviews
10 - Excellent
234
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 632 reviews
8 - Good
233
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 632 reviews
6 - Okay
100
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 632 reviews
4 - Poor
44
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 632 reviews
2 - Terrible
21
Reviews
8/10 Good
John
2025/11/14
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, great location, everything we wanted from a hotel room at a great price.
The place was lovely and went beyond expectations! The staff were all polite and friendly and went out of their way to bring a room service call(i believe his name was Alfie) nothing was too much for him and he was super polite and efficient for all the time we wrre there.
Staff very welcoming. Felt very safe as a single lady on their own. The Shops were very close and the seafront was in walking distance. Next to the railway station and easy to find.
Beautiful room, slept like a log, clean room nicely furnished. Certainly return
Jean and Hans
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Richard
2025/12/7
Liked: Cleanliness
If there was a breakfast , we wasnt told about it??
Room was clean , staff sorted our tv problems out .
Shame he couldnt sort the heating out , when we got to our room it was cold , we turned up the radiators , but it did nothing , there was an electric heater in our room , so we plugged that in , it took the chill out of the air.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Judy
2025/10/31
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room could definitely do with an upgrade. Breakfast was pretty dire.
Judy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Ian
2025/10/6
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Attractive building, unfortunately room decor was very tired. Stained sheets on arrival that required changing. Staff were very polite and helpful.
We enjoyed a lovely quiet couple's getaway while we went to the Ed Sheeran concert in Ipswich. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel was very quiet and relaxing.
The town centre is in walking distance and has some really nice and reasonably priced cafes. There is a short walk to a pebble beach and beautiful gardens.
Loved this old hotel. Staff great, public areas surprisingly grand, in good nick and very comfortable. Top of high street & short walk to beach. Nothing to complain about.
Lawrence
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
matt
2025/4/16
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
This hotel has all the character and history of a large old traditional hotel, but with a programme of constant upgrades. So the ensuite bathroom was magnificent. The bar, lounge, library and dining room had great luxurious character and we loved the outside palm tree area for drinking and relaxing
Hotel in middle of being refurbished. Downstairs area very grand & had a lovely dinner in the dining room. Service very friendly.
But room old shabby & not very clean. Nothing like the fairly modern twin room shown on the website. Bathroom was very shabby & shower head so coated in lime scale could only get a very meagrely amount of water.
Room rate wasn’t much but just didn’t reflect website pictures.
Keep looking for something better.
Sue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Vicky
2025/4/13
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.
A nice hotel in general. Has a good car park my room was good. It could do with modernising as my room was outdated, but it was a very big room and a comfy bed.
We stayed here for two nights and we were astounded how good the hotel was for the price that we paid.
The room was ample size, spotlessly clean and had everything that we needed.
The staff were all really friendly and welcoming.
The food (both breakfast and dinner) were excellent and great value for money.
We have already booked to return next year.
Particular praise must go to the lady (I don't know her name) that served behind the bar, served the dinners and worked in the breakfast room in the morning. She was really friendly and she didn't stop working. Whatever they are paying her, it's not enough !