Enjoy your visit to Saxmundham with a stay at The Bell Hotel Saxmundham. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Heath at The Bell, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Free offsite parking within 328 ft
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water skiing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bell Hotel Saxmundham offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bell Hotel Saxmundham does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bell Hotel Saxmundham?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Bell Hotel Saxmundham?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bell Hotel Saxmundham?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Bell Hotel Saxmundham and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bell Hotel Saxmundham?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Heath at The Bell.
What's the area around The Bell Hotel Saxmundham like?
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham is a short 2-minute walk from Saxmundham Station and 2 minutes' walk from Saxmundham Museum.
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Beautiful, comfortable Hotel
This beautiful, comfortable Hotel is in the heart of Saxmundham, moments from the station. The Helpful Staff, Callum, was wonderful. Everything was clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
Our wonderful stay at the Bell Hotel
Our stay was wonderful and we will be going back. Our room was well designed and very comfortable, excellent bed, we slept very well. The staff were outstanding and always wanting to help. The food was excellent, obviously a talented chef.
dave
dave, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
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.
Mary Jean
Mary Jean, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 22, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2024
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
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.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2024
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)
Sean
Sean, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2023
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2023
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2023
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2023
Wonderful staff
Katherine
Katherine, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2023
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.
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2023
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.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 1, 2023
annabelle
annabelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 20, 2023
Room was very hot.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2023
friendly. great service.
Neale
Neale, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2023
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2023
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2023
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!
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 6, 2023
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
Lori
Lori, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2023
Suffolk break
Very clean and comfortable room
Friendly and efficient service
Fabulous location for easy drive to Suffolk coast
Would definitely stay there again