Nestled near the heart of town, The Railway offers a cozy retreat with a bar and restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas, unwind with an indoor tennis court or enjoy free self parking. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Marmaris Kebab & Fish Bar - 4 min drive
The Royal George - 3 min drive
The Cricketers (Wetherspoon) - 4 min drive
The Dales - 3 min drive
Duke of York - 4 min drive
About this property
The Railway
When you stay at The Railway, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the indoor tennis courts for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Indoor tennis courts
Outdoor tennis court
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Railway offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Railway 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 Railway?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Railway?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Railway?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Railway and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Railway?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Railway like?
The Railway is just a short 1-minute walk from Westerfield Station.
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The Railway Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Food
Value
Pub
Location
Breakfast
Walking
What guests liked
The continental breakfast spread was fantastic and a great bonus, with a wide range of options available. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Great location for rail access. Overall a comfotrtable place
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed my recent visit to The Railway
at Westerfield.
Great location with easy access to trains and a large car park on site.
The staff are great also, plus wonderful food.
Much to like about the Railway Inn.
michael
michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Looks like it has recently been redecorated, simple and pleasant style. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast items available to help yourself if leaving before official breakfast time. I’ll be staying again
richard
richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Beautiful pub with rooms
My stay at the Railway was excellent, the pub is located in an ideal location for exploring Suffolf countryside.
The food served is not just typical pub food, it is of high quality.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Great place to stay. Food excellent. Comfy bed clean and spacious room.Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Great stay
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
The food was amazing cannot fault it . The staff where very nice and polite and helpful , breakfast was great in the morning would highly recommend this pub
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Comfortable & friendly accommodation
Comfortable and clean room with friendly staff. We would stay here again on our return to Ipswich.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
We were made to feel very welcome. The room was well equipped but had character. Continental breakfast was available or a cooked breakfast could be ordered. We ate our evening meal in the pub. We were well looked after. The menu was more than traditional pub fare with plenty of specials. The portions were generous, attractively served and delicious. We would definitely stay again.
Carole
Carole, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
Clean and well kept, friendly staff, easy going atmosphere, would stay again.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 4, 2024
Good stay and friendly service. Nice selection of food and drink in the communal area.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Great hidden little gem
Stayed here maybe 15 times or more now. Always very pleasant.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
We had a great overnight stay at The railway Inn. All staff were very accommodating & Friendly.. Definitely will stay there again on our next visit to Ipswich.. it’s only a 8 minute taxis journey to the Theatre….
Tanya
Tanya, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2023
Very helpful and friendly staff
Great breakfast
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2023
Comfortable stay
Our second stay - comfortable and good value.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Great welcome good food and a really comfy bed
Friendly welcome. Great staff. Good food and a really comfortable bed
Lots of thoughtful touches including complimentary breakfast buffet
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2023
Really welcoming hosts; great food from pub restaurant in evenings. Comfortable room, good location
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
Lovely room with excellent amenities.
simon
simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2024
Absolutely brilliant staff and room was comfortable
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2023
We will certainly go back ,thank you,
From the moment we arrived we thought this looks really good and our stay was,
christopher
christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
Mid week stay
The pub was lovely as were the staff. The location was good. We ate at the pub both evenings and the food was excellent and good value for money.
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Great find by the railway
Very pleasant stay, loads of parking, big room and en suite, great staff, lovely food especially the beef and Guinness pie. Will happily use again.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2023
A good welcome and the room was well decorated and very comfortable. Good menu in the restaurant- good food
Cathrona
Cathrona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2024
Good value
This was our 3rd (or 4th) stay here as part of a trip to see family. The rooms are clean and comfortable and there’s a good food offering if you chose to eat here too. Good value and friendly.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
Return visit
I’ve stayed here several times and it never disappoints. Nice, clean rooms with good WiFi and top-notch food. Great value.