3.5 Star Hotel

The Orwell Hotel

Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe, United Kingdom View Map

$65 nightly

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The Orwell Hotel

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Close to the town center 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-paneled. There are 58 rooms with attached bathroom, all of which are tastefully furnished. 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 mi) from the town’s port, and is approximately 30 miles from Harwich.

3,227 Reviews

7.4Good

What Guests Say

  • “It is always nice to stay there.The breakfast was great, really good scrambled eggs.Wish they had grapefruit juice.It was quiet there.”
  • “Close to everything. Staff only spoke to you if you spoke first.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Superior Double Room1/4

Superior Double Room

1 Double

  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
Double Room1/3

Double Room

162 sqft • 1 Double

  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
Suite Room1/4

Suite Room

1 Double

  • Additional toilet
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
Twin1/4

Twin

2 Single

  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Closet
Family Room1/3

Family Room

2 Single, 1 Double

  • Additional toilet
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
Single Room with Bathroom1/4

Single Room with Bathroom

1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Desk

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    What Guests Loved

    7.4
    Good

    Based on 3,227 reviews

    Pros +

    • It is always nice to stay there.The breakfast was great, really good scrambled eggs.Wish they had grapefruit juice.It was quiet there.
    • Close to everything. Staff only spoke to you if you spoke first.
    • Location, clean and a great price

    Cons -

    • The room was freezing, curtains don’t go together so if them cracks of lights bother you, you’ll be bothered lol and our room must have been under a work/hotel cleaning room. Absolutely all night there was what sounded like a tumble dryer going on and off. Shaking and growling down the walls. We won’t stay again :(
    • All good.
    • No heating in the room in mud December. Although we complained the staff couldn't get it switched on. It was too cold to shower and we left early to go and warm up in a local cafe.
    10CynthiaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    It is always nice to stay there.The breakfast was great, really good scrambled eggs.Wish they had grapefruit juice.It was quiet there.

    5TanyaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Close to everything. Staff only spoke to you if you spoke first.

    The room was freezing, curtains don’t go together so if them cracks of lights bother you, you’ll be bothered lol and our room must have been under a work/hotel cleaning room. Absolutely all night there was what sounded like a tumble dryer going on and off. Shaking and growling down the walls. We won’t stay again :(

    8PhilipPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Location, clean and a great price

    8mariaPosted on: 12-27-2025

    Lovely room, clean and well presented, very helpful staff, great value for money.

    All good.

    3JohnPosted on: 12-19-2025

    Location. Staff tried hard to be helpful

    No heating in the room in mud December. Although we complained the staff couldn't get it switched on. It was too cold to shower and we left early to go and warm up in a local cafe.

    9mariaPosted on: 12-16-2025

    Lovely main areas. Room clean, nicely decorated and furnished and very spacious. Friendly staff. Excellent eliphant!

    All good. No complaints.

    8ShipleyPosted on: 12-12-2025

    Easy to get to and has on site parking

    It’s very cold, radiators in every room and bathroom but none turned on, electric heater in the room but not safe to have on while sleeping so woke up cold and bathroom was freezing in the morning

    7shaunPosted on: 12-6-2025

    Booked a suite ,sofa in front of tv a bonus

    Heating poor,bathroom very poor versus previous stays in the hotel,no water pressure ,expected more when paying more

    8TimPosted on: 12-5-2025

    Recently renovated to a very high standard. Comfortable, friendly, very good breakfast. Very good value for money.

    You have to ask for real coffee at breakfast.

    8mariaPosted on: 12-4-2025

    Lovely staff, beautiful public areas and a really pretty room. The curry we had in the restaurant was delicious.

    The hotel was having a heating issue so the initial room we were put in was very cold. However we were moved on request into a delightful room with heaters in and it was great. The price we paid reflected the issue with heating so we ended up with very good value for money and a warm, pretty room.

    7guybjPosted on: 11-20-2025

    Great location, near the station and high street shops. Plenty of parking, hotel is a fine building with a nice old school vibe. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was serviced every day. And the price for five nights was great value.

    The room is a little old-fashioned, for example no bedside charging points. Also, I could hear TV sets in adjoining rooms, but not too intrusive.

    10BethPosted on: 11-14-2025

    Super convenient to high street and train station. Manager and staff friendly and helpful.

    8ShipleyPosted on: 11-13-2025

    Good location very staff friendly

    Bit out dated

    10BethPosted on: 10-26-2025

    A+ staff and rooms are clean. Fantastic location, close the train and the high street.

    1malcolmPosted on: 10-15-2025

    Bar and food.good.

    TV not working,move to another room, shower did not work. Not good at all.

    10BethPosted on: 10-14-2025

    Super hotel, refurbished and clean. Close to train in Felixstowe. Bar and restaurant new.

    Some older areas

    5JaynePosted on: 9-10-2025

    Location great for the town, & Spa Pavilion.Good breakfast.Room big, clean, good shower, bed comfy.

    Terrible check in experience ever had.Three couples staying - Told us one room was ready, when not only was it not ready... it was the wrong room.Then the wrong rooms allocated to two couples.. Mixed up the twin & double booking.The hotel is nice inside, but I would say some of the rooms are in need of updating... Just looked a bit tired.

    10IanPosted on: 9-2-2025

    Orwell hotel is the best hotel in Felixstowe Very clean and brilliant staff

    Going home

    7JanPosted on: 8-21-2025

    Very good value, beds clean and comfortable , breakfast good although rather unorganised

    Room in need of TLC, very dated

    8WinniePosted on: 8-17-2025

    Close to the station, very nice breakfast, and the bed is very comfortable

    Um..it is the smell..may be a bit old building with old carpet

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 1 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    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, while before 12:00 costs 50 GBP. This is subject to availability. Please note that the kitchen is closed on 24th and 25th of December 2024. 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 there are any functions scheduled during their stay. Check-in between 12:00 and 14:00 is available for an additional charge of GBP 20, while before 12:00 costs 50 GBP. This is subject to availability. Please note that the kitchen is closed until further notice, however, we are still serving breakfast.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A damage deposit of GBP 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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    The Orwell Hotel

    Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe

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