Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Nice spa and pool
Good food
Good price
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Noisy environment
Dated facilities
Poor shower quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.21
Multiple reviews highlight dirty rooms and unclean facilities.
Service
9.18
Staff received positive mentions for being helpful and friendly.
Location
8.22
Location was generally appreciated with mentions of its appeal.
Room Quality
7.17
Overall rooms have mixed reviews, some being dated and needing upgrades.
Amenities
8.2
Spa and pool are often praised, with no major complaints on amenities.
Value for Money
8.16
Value perception varied, good food was highlighted but some rooms felt overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Many compliments on the quality of the food, particularly dinner.
Overall Experience
8.18
Guests enjoyed their stay overall with a mix of positive and negative reflections.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-30 08:24

Property Description

Luxurious Leisure Club and Indoor Pool
Experience relaxation and rejuvenation at the Belstead Brook Muthu Hotel's leisure club with spa treatments, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Stay in traditionally decorated rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and en-suite bathrooms, all within a 16th Century hunting lodge setting.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Location
Indulge in a full English breakfast and contemporary English cuisine at Manor Restaurant. Conveniently located near Ipswich's city center and rural Suffolk villages.

Book your stay at Belstead Brook Muthu Hotel for a perfect blend of history, luxury, and comfort.

Important information:

Guests are advised to book spa treatments in advance to avoid disappointment. Treatments can be booked by contacting the hotel directly.

If an evening meal is required, guests are advised to book a table in advance. Reservations at the Manor Restaurant can be made by contacting the hotel directly.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note, there is an additional GBP 20.00 fee for the usage of the Leisure Club after your check-out at the property.

Please note that only the single rooms have a walk-in shower.

The photos shown may vary depending on the room type.

Please be advised of the following holiday hours for our facilities:

24th, 25th, & 26th December 2025
1st January 2026
Leisure Club: Operational from 09:00 to 17:00 (Gym open 24 hours).
Restaurant (25th December): Serving food until 17:00, with the bar closing at 19:00.
Restaurant and Bar: Operating as normal on all other days.

We kindly advise that spa bookings are very limited at this time. To check availability, inquire about pricing, or to make a reservation, please contact the hotel directly. Payment will be required at the time of booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
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  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 4084 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.18
7
712davef • Couples • Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England
2
It was like a bad dream.
Pros:

We booked into this place for a 4 day break.
And I thought I would look to see if it had improved.
Our experience was dreadfully awful and we only stayed 1night as we had to sleep somewhere and left the next morning.
It is poorly managed, maintained and does not give anything remotely value for money.
I’m even surprised it’s still running.

2026-07-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Julia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely- stay here often and feel comfortable as a solo guest
Pros:

Pool Bar food Setting

Cons:

Cooler in room for bottled water or a water cooler like the one in the pool area somewhere else in the hotel

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • extended_group • gb
10
Just amazing
Pros:

There was nothing to dislike.hotel is just amazing all facilities resturant .bar. leisure centre rooms spotless all staff so friendly & helpfull.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • couple • gb
8
Very hot
Cons:

Needs air conditioning

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
B
Ben • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Great environment, clean great rooms

Cons:

Nothing to report on

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • couple • gb
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn Ann • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

There was plenty of parking and outside space. The shower was good. We stayed during a heatwave and they thoughtfully left a fan in the bedroom as there was no air conditioning. Breakfast and dinner were good.

Cons:

Our room was small and rather dark with only one small window.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
G
Garrard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff was so helpful especially Lorraine

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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darren • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful building, lovely outside space

Cons:

Feels tired, no fridge or AC in room

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
1
We were disappointed and completely let down.
Pros:

restaurant was separately managed and run and was exceptional except for breakfast staff being pushy and rushing us.

leisure facilities were as good as previously known.

Cons:

having known this hotel in the past it is a shadow of its former status. we found the whole hotel in poor condition especially cleanliness. we will not stay there again and would not recommend it. management tried to appease but the place needs a complete shutdown and a deep clean. there are visible repairs needed and cleaning staff need training as we observed a complete lack of knowledge of germ prevention or the spreading of germs in that the same cleaning cloths were used continually completely cross contaminating every surface and no use of cleaning products.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
B
Burkhard • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
C
Colleen • couple • gb
8
Very convenient for Jimmy's farm so suited us
Pros:

Location is great for visiting Jimmy's farm.
Sunday roast was great 👍, stayed in Presidential Suite which was large and comfortable 😀

Cons:

Staff need to speak to guests more, ie Reception, Restaurant and breakfast room, not very welcoming in any of these areas, only replied to questions when approached.
However staff in the bar were helpful 👌

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • couple • gb
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
M
Maggie VK • solo_traveller • gb
9
A very surprising hidden Gem
Pros:

The garden room was adjacent to main hotel in well kept gardens which gave privacy and was very peaceful. The indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room was complimentary to guests and no time restrictions, towels and lockers provided.Hotel has Ala carte restaurant and saloon bar ( reasonable prices)staff were friendly and helpful with good service all round. Very clean well appointed Hotel which would easily rivel a London equivalent. This was our second visit in a month, first being in actual Hotel and we will definitely be returning.

Cons:

Garden room did not have walk in shower as expected just shower over bath but still a very good shower

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
K
KIM ROWENA • couple • gb
1
Cons:

We booked and payed for 2 nights but went home after one night room wasn't clean main door handle was loose outdated decor booked a club room it seemed very basic loose carpets in hall . next day for breakfast bar area hadn't been cleared from night before doesn't live up to pictures as advertised not a pleasant stay. Glad to be home.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
7
A lovely hotel but our room needed a good clean before we could give it a great review!
Pros:

The hotel was great and we had booked the Admiral Suite which was lovely. We had staff help with my luggage and as I use a walking stick this was very helpful. Fabulous restaurant and dinner and breakfast was ok, everything a bit overcooked as had been sitting on the warmers for some time.

Cons:

Our room, although lovely had so many cobwebs, on the blinds, on the doors, on the lights. The panelling in the single toilet was filthy and needed a good clean and whilst having the double doors which opened onto the back garden was lovely the balcony was covered with cigarette butts. We would stay again though as the staff were great and the location and dinner was really nice.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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JANE • solo_traveller • gb
7
Lovely overnight stay with nice staff and a comfortable bed
Pros:

Location just out side of Ipswich but an easy taxi ride to the quay

Cons:

The decor maybe but that’s down to taste

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee