Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
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 961 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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David couple gb
9
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
8
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Janice couple gb
9
Nice room/ en-suite. Bed comfortable and clean
Pros:

Next to the river. Good sized room with en-suite. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

The only window was quite high so no view but as we were in the eaves you got to expect that. A view of the river would be lovely. Probably could do with a new carpet as a few marks on it.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
G
Graham solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable one night stay
Pros:

Beautiful location

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
T
Tony couple gb
9
Well worth a visit.
Pros:

Comfortable room with lots of little extras i.e. toiletries, biscuits etc. Excellent breakfast choices. Good dinner menu and well presented. Good sized car park. Great location by the river, also two minutes from the town centre.

Cons:

Room had only a hand shower facility for washing hair. No allocated bar area.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Trevor couple gb
10
Very nice stay, will definitely stay again, and recommend to friends.
Pros:

Room was really lovely, and inviting. Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The only little thing, was could have had a slightly wider duvet on the beds.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth solo_traveller gb
10
A very relaxing break in a peaceful hotel.
Pros:

Friendly professional people; clean and spacious, well appointed room with a wide view of the river Waveney.
Excellent breakfast served rather than "get it yourself".

Cons:

At 76 I am a little unstable and grip handrails on stairs to hold me back. Polishing the handrails looks and feels good but renders them useless as a "brake".

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
10
Highly recommended, comfortable, cosy, friendly and welcoming
Pros:

Great location and very pretty by the river
The room was so comfortable and cost, loved the period features.
Lovely friendly staff and fantastic food for both evening meal and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing it was all great!

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Libby solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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andrew couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location . Friendly helpful staff . Lovely food in restaurant and breakfast with plenty of choice

Cons:

Prefer a shower our room had a bath .

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
R
Rosemary couple gb
7
Pros:

Staff very helpful and happy.

Cons:

Evening meal chicken a little hard, also breakfast some of the bacon over cooked.
Fitting of new carpet at 7.55 am in the room below us not exceptable, although staff apologised.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
R
RAYMOND couple gb
7
Classic hotel by the river
Pros:

We were guests at a funçtion.
Spacious room.
On site parking.

Cons:

Appeared under staffed
No hand soep
Expensive compared to similar hotels
Rather cool temperatures though out

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
T
Thornton couple gb
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
L
lorraine couple gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and hotel was lovely .it was a short walk from the town centre where there are lovely shops and pubs. Would recommend this hotel

Cons:

The only problem was the room felt cold

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
E
Edward couple gb
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Good sized rooms, clean and free parking

Cons:

Room not level, not good if you suffer from vertigo

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
M
michael couple gb
8
it was good
Pros:

a lovely breakfast

Cons:

a small room

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
D
Dawn solo_traveller gb
10
Quiet, comfortable, relaxing stay.
Pros:

Food both the cooked breakfast and evening meal were lovely. Staff professional and friendly.
Lovely character room, nice and clean with beams
Very quiet location with a lovely riverside view.
I felt very safe the whole time even though I was a lone traveller!

Cons:

No specific bar area as it is shared with restaurant but their are additional seating areas in hotel.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee