Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Some rooms need updating
Breakfast selection was limited

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
The room was spotless and warm.
Service
9.11
Friendly staff, very helpful, with good service quality.
Location
9.15
Wonderful location overlooking the River Waveney.
Room Quality
8.29
Several rooms were described as tired or in need of an update.
Amenities
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Food was good, though breakfast had some issues.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall a pleasant stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:03

Property Description

Riverside Charm and Historic Elegance

Unique Room Experiences
Individually decorated rooms at The Waveney Hotel offer en suite bathrooms, TV, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms boast historic oak beams and scenic river or marsh views.

Local Cuisine and Scenic Views
The Riverside Bar serves locally sourced dishes and drinks, enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the picturesque River Waveney.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Located in historic Beccles, guests can easily walk to Beccles Rail Station or take a short drive to Beccles Common Golf Course. Explore nearby Great Yarmouth or Norwich within a short drive.

Experience the charm of The Waveney Hotel - Book your stay today!

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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 2 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 995 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Shigeo couple jp
8
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple gb
9
thoroughly nice place to stay, would recommend it to anyone who wanted a comfortable, relaxed break
Pros:

the breakfast is excellent with a good choice, both hot & cold. The evening meals are also very, very good, and the restaurant overlooking the river makes for a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The rooms are clean, comfortable, spacious and bright with lovely river views and the hotel is conveniently situated for access to the town centre. It is peaceful and quiet in the evenings and overnight. The staff are always helpful, professional and polite.

Cons:

there was nothing to dislike

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
K
KATHY couple gb
9
As always a pleasure to stay here
Pros:

Excellent

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
J
Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
9
Great location,breakfast and accommodation. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
8
Good food, excellent location, friendly staff
Pros:

Location is fabulous

Cons:

There wasn’t anything to dislike

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
L
Lea solo_traveller gb
10
Short break
Pros:

friendly and helpful staff.
Food was excellent
Clean and tidy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
J
Jenni couple gb
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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SAMTREELINK solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, staff, food were all lovely.

Cons:

Single bed mattress needs replacing, however, they added a mattress topper which helped. The room beds were made next day but cups not changed and hospitality tray not replenished, again rectified on asking with no fuss.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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kim solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple gb
9
Lovely hotel, great location
Pros:

Location and breakfast .

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
Perfect location on the river , to relax and enjoy the surrounding area
Pros:

The location and parking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
9
Pros:

Very comfortable room and excellent breakfast

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Stocksborough solo_traveller ie
6
This was a good location and food. the service was a little slow for dinner.
Pros:

The Food was great, the location was very good

Cons:

The room allocated to me did not have a full-sized shower, which was inconvenient given that I have mobility issues and am unable to use a bath. It would have been helpful if this had been communicated at the time of booking. Additionally, the window blinds did not fully extend across the windows.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
10
special few days away
Pros:

Room - very comfortable bed, excellent facilities, great bathroom
Breakfast .. tasty. ......Great view of the river ... see photo!
Dinner .. delicious

Cons:

All fine .....thank you for a lovely stay

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
S
S solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful riverside location, friendly staff.

Cons:

Soft beds. Extra shower mat would be good.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Charles couple gb
8
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
J
Jenny couple gb
10
It was lovely stay in a a beautiful location m
Pros:

All of it was brilliant from check in to check out breakfast lunch excellent my only complaint was as my main meal I had pork schnitzel and the crumb on the pork was really hard and the pork was quite hard to eat

Cons:

Nothing could have been better apart from my meal there was nothing else not to like apart from the steep walk up to the top the location is lovely so there isn’t anything you can’t like about it that’s it.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
Visiting relatives in town - always stay here
Pros:

Location - lovely rooms - bathrooms always spacious and sparkling

Cons:

Like everything - will come back

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Derek solo_traveller gb
10
Best place to stay in Beccles
Pros:

Superb room. Shame about the 3 flights of stairs. Excellent chef and food. Staff very helpful and friendly. We go back every year.
Beccles is my spiritual home.

Cons:

Carpark can fill up with non residents, making it hard for people to park. Especially if you are disabled. But to be fair the staff will try to help you.Some rooms and beds were beginning to look a little tired and beds were uncomfortable. But these things are being addressed and refitment and updating is taking place.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee