The Mill Hotel Sudbury

Hotels
8 (1980 reviews)
Walnut Tree Lane , Sudbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Cashless payment available
Key card access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inadequate room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Issues with cleanliness were noted, including cobwebs and stained toilets.
Service
8.55
Staff were friendly and accommodating, creating a positive atmosphere.
Location
9.09
Multiple reviews highlighted the superb location near the river with great views.
Room Quality
7.54
Rooms were comfortable but some were small or in need of refurbishment.
Amenities
8.07
Basic amenities met expectations, though some lacked attention.
Value for Money
8.03
Generally perceived as good value given the location and room comfort.
Food and Beverage
7.58
Mixed feedback on restaurant food quality; some enjoyed meals, others were disappointed.
Overall Experience
8.05
Guests enjoyed their stay overall, appreciating the atmosphere and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:22

Property Description

Central Location on River Stour
Located in the heart of Sudbury, The Mill Hotel offers a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Stour.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary delight at the property's AA-Rosette winning restaurant, serving delectable British cuisine made from locally sourced produce.

Comfortable Rooms with River Views
Relax in spacious rooms decorated in a contemporary style, many offering stunning views of the river and meadows.

Experience the charm of Sudbury at The Mill Hotel - book your stay now to enjoy a perfect blend of comfort and luxury.

Important information:

Please note that the property does not have a elevator.

Please contact the property in advance if traveling with a pet.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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 public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1980 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 8.05
P
Paul solo_traveller dk
9
Pros:

Quaint old hotel with a good location for us, and a wonderful meadow, mill pond etc

Cons:

Room 10 is a bit small to be a double room

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
7
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Amy-Jane couple gb
7
Ideal stop over for a local wedding
Pros:

Lovely features, good location.

Cons:

Bathroom dated. Breakfast poorly stocked.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
1
Pretty rubbish all round
Pros:

The Hotel in general was in desperate need of a refurb.As well as a good clean.Several other guests had made complaints at the desk so I felt its not an isolated incident.
The breakfast was very poor.From before we actually arrived they kept asking me to have the breakfast. So glad we only chose the one occasion. A complete waste of money.As my wife is no longer fit and able it was a little difficult to negotiate the stairs to the room.Was aware of that issue.The main problem was the lack of parking.No provision at all for disabled parking.We managed to get one space in the car park.Which was some distance from the hotel.On initial complaint the receptionist said there was a paying car park some further distance from the hotel.All in all a most disappointing experience and would think some form of compensation is required.

Cons:

The cleanliness.Paticularly in the rooms.Also the windows were all pretty dirty.The one day we had the breakfast there was an infestation of ants and flies.Very off putting

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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pauline couple gb
7
Lovely location
Pros:

Location was lovely. We were visiting friends so did not eat at the hotel, but the menus looked good. Lovely outdoor spaces for sitting in the sunshine with wonderful views over the meadows.

Cons:

Would have liked to have been told at booking that the room allocated was not in the actual hotel building but in a building across the road in the car park! As we only wanted somewhere to sleep this was not too much of a problem.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Matt couple gb
6
Nice
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms need updating
Windows were poor and dirty
Bathroom we had was poor with a bath and shower attachment over that had no pressure

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
S
shelby couple gb
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
S
shelby solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
K
Kevin couple es
8
We enjoyed our stay and will return
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Location is exceptional, with beautiful views and easy access to Sudbury

Cons:

Room size is very small, bathroom also small ans dated,there was nowhere to hang towels to dry in the bathroom. It was unusual to be provided with a full size ironing board, especially as the room had no space large enough to use it.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Terry solo_traveller gb
9
The staff are great and it is a nice hotel. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Pros:

It was ideally situated for us because I was attending my cousins birthday party, which was just down the road.

Cons:

The room we stayed in seemed like it was miles away from reception. Although pretty clean it is in need of some overdue TLC.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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daniel solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely building and view, Rooms need some attention.
Pros:

The building and surroundings were very nice indeed, drinks on the terrace in the sun whilst watching the wild life and cows

Cons:

Rooms were a little tired, some TLC needed in areas, also some water for the room would have been nice.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Hannah family_with_children gb
8
Lovely location and staff
Pros:

Lovely staff
Comfy beds & pillows
Large rooms

Cons:

Shower pressure isn’t great (although was hot!)
Rooms on 3rd floor were very very warm (it was a warm weekend) but windows only open slightly

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Silvia couple ch
8
Super Preis Leistung und Location top
Pros:

View, location

Cons:

Stühle im Restaurant und Bar Ritzen haben immer Brotkrumen etc.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location great lots of parking.
Amazing selection for breakfast.

Cons:

Drinks were a bit overpriced

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location, staff and service.

Cons:

Single room small,no sockets near bed,no towel rail in en- suite

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
E
Ellis solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

All of it.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
K
Kelly solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The food, the bed, no air con

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Freeflychick solo_traveller gb
8
Sweet hotel
Pros:

Stunning location and very pretty old building.

Cons:

Tired bathroom, challenging communication to the kitchen with a table of people paying on different expenses bills, asked for food together two days running and came separately, I had finished my meal by the time my colleagues arrived. Fish pie raw in the middle, offered to give me credit for the next meal which didn't happen, poor communication.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple gb
9
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Haworth solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Friendly staff great location

Cons:

I have stopped here a few times and always end up on the 3rd floor with so many steps to get to my room.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee