Premier Inn Ipswich South

Hotels
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Premier Inn
Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Ipswich, England, IP2 8ND , Ipswich , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Electric car charging station
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Friendly, welcoming staff (specific positive mentions)
Very convenient location near station, motorway and attractions
Good value for money / strong price-quality ratio
Good breakfast and grab-and-go options
Easy parking opposite the hotel
Cons:
Carpet stains and occasional subpar vacuuming
Room cleaning missed on at least one stay
Narrow/too-small pull-out sofa bed for a child
Breakfast items (eggs) not always fresh
Some noise from passing trains
On-site shop/prices can be high

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mostly described as clean and spotless in many reviews, but a recurring issue with carpet stains, occasional missed room cleaning and debris under beds lowered the score slightly.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly called friendly and welcoming (specific mention of Ricardo); check-in described as easy. One note about some staff lacking enthusiasm, but overall service is strong.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised for proximity to the train station, motorway and local attractions (zoo, centre), with convenient parking opposite the hotel.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms described as comfortable with good beds and functioning AC; family rooms praised. Some reports of rooms being warm, soft beds for some, and a narrow pull-out chair/sofa bed for a child.
Amenities
8.7
Breakfast, grab-and-go station, water kettle and air conditioning noted positively; parking available opposite (fee). Small on-site shop considered pricey by some.
Value for Money
9
Multiple reviews explicitly state good or excellent price-quality ratio; many guests found the stay to be good value.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast generally described as good and well stocked, but some specific negatives (e.g., eggs not fresh) reduce the score slightly.
Overall Experience
8.1
Generally positive experience for transit and family stays (clean, comfortable, convenient), though issues like carpet stains, occasional missed cleaning, narrow sofa bed and train noise modestly lowered the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:47

Property Description

Discover comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Ipswich South, a smoke-free haven perfect for your getaway.

Delicious Start to Your Day
Indulge in a hearty buffet breakfast each morning to fuel your adventures. Enjoy a variety of options, each crafted to please your palate.

Outstanding Amenities
Experience the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and secure luggage storage, ensuring you feel right at home throughout your stay.

Prime Location
Situated a stone's throw away from Ipswich Waterfront and Suffolk Leisure Park, explore the breathtaking Suffolk Coast and Heaths, and an array of cultural sites just minutes away.

Elevate your travel experience by booking your stay with us today!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.1
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nsU620OS • Business
8
Great stay, and staff with a genuine desire for you to have a good stay!
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable room and bed. Additional items supplied promptly. Although no one sitting doing nothing behind the reception, someone came within seconds of pressing the bell. Unfortunately it didn't begin the best due to an issue with scheduled system upgrade/ communication. However the manager came and accepted responsibility and seemed to have a genuine desire to resolve it -;which he did. First time to the area and they got someone with local knowledge to give me some ideas of local hotspots (thanks Jess) but ALL staff were friendly. Food provided by restaurant next door and very reasonable deal given to guests.
Lovely view of the port as well. Only reason its not a perfect score is because of the issue in the 1st place.

2025-12-04 • via Tripadvisor
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jameswK6883UK • Solo travel
10
It was nice.
Pros:

Had a nice time,
Very clean rooms and cant wait to come back.
The staff are very helpful.
Jess was amazing and very helpful

2025-12-02 • via Tripadvisor
H
H1021QNadamr • Business
10
Very happy with my stay and the hospitality
Pros:

Great hospitality very friendly staff jo at reception was fantastic very helpful Courtney very helpful friending great smile room was very nice and clean would come again for sure

2025-12-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Sightseer65374393575 • Solo travel • Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
10
Nice stay!
Pros:

Had a lovely stay, all the staff were very friendly, my room was immaculate, the building does look a little aged however

2025-11-27 • via Tripadvisor
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lenoreb279 • Business
10
Professional
Pros:

Stayed at the Premier Inn again, the men on the desk joe and sheldon were extremely lovely to deal with and very professional. Helped me with my bags upstairs as well which was lovely and provided me with biscuits and a breakfast on the house! been a while since iv had someone ask and I stay at a lot of premier inns for work. I shall be returning to this one again shall I find myself down in ipswich on my next trip.
Usual clean room, its what you would expect with the premier inn.

2025-11-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Tollers1988 • Family
10
Great experience
Pros:

Great experience, booking was easy and check in quick and efficient.

Free biscuits were enjoyed by the children!

A must stay!

2025-11-22 • via Tripadvisor
9
94royb • Family
4
Smelly pub
Pros:

£125 for one night without breakfast, other family members paid £105 breakfast included? Awful sewerage smell in pub, beds are better than travelodge. Been here a few times but the standard is going down but paying more!

2025-10-13 • via Tripadvisor
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cerysb445 • Family
6
Disappointed
Pros:

We stayed at the Ipswich South Premier Inn for one night, and unfortunately, this has been the worst experience we’ve had with Premier Inn – and we stay in them regularly all over the country.

The hotel itself feels very outdated, as do the rooms. While the staff in the hotel were friendly and polite, the experience fell apart when it came to breakfast at the Beefeater next door. We always use the adjoining restaurants for breakfast, as it’s advertised in the rooms, but this time we were told they couldn’t seat us.

This was at 8:30 on a Sunday morning, and there were plenty of empty tables around – only one was occupied. The staff told us they had “no space” for a family of five, but from what we could see, it seemed more like they just didn’t want to set up another table. We were left very disappointed, especially as a family of five would have given them good business. We ended up having to take our service elsewhere.

This is the first time we’ve ever been turned away from breakfast while staying at a Premier Inn, and it was both frustrating and disheartening. Friendly hotel staff aside, the poor service at the Beefeater and the outdated hotel make it hard to recommend this location. There are definitely better Premier Inns and hotels in the area

2025-09-28 • via Tripadvisor
5
582cassief • Family
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at Ipswich south hotel. Lovely clean room and Sheldon on reception was very helpful and accommodating. We will be back 😃

2025-09-20 • via Tripadvisor
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nigelg683 • NONE
2
Unbearable hot bedrooms
Pros:

Spent two nights here over the weekend. The room was like an oven. I know they are clear that there is no aircon, but the outdoor temperature didn't seem to make any difference. Window opening restricted to 2 inches, bed made up with sheet only, tiny desk fan running all night. Quality of sleep was very poor. Friendly staff put a brave face on it but I strongly advise prospective bookers to consider if this is going to be a problem for you.

2025-08-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Discover278463 • NONE
10
I could easily live in this room!
Pros:

We Have no negative comments on this Premier Inn! Didn't expect the room to be so good, Didn't expect a fan to be in the room!. Bed comfy, fluffy comfy sheets, choices of firmness of pillows, clean modern bathroom and shower, did not need to bring shower gel, decor modern, overall a lovely room to stay in. Oh, and don't forget the ample free parking spaces. Greeted well at reception. Excellent all round 👏

2025-08-11 • via Tripadvisor
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S2629LIdavidt • Family • Gillingham, Kent, England
10
Ideal
Pros:

We stopped here for one night to break our journey and extend our holiday.

We were greeted in a friendly and welcoming manner and helped to book a table in the adjoining Beefeater at a convenient time, despite their being very short staffed.

The room was made up and well presented.

Our 7 year old Granddaughter is very happy - and so are we.

Thank you.

2025-07-31 • via Tripadvisor
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OmaD68 • NONE
10
Best nights sleep I've had in ages
Pros:

The large bed was very comfortable, my son said his bed was comfortable too, so a good night's sleep was had by both of us.

The staff were very helpful and friendly.
I booked for us to have breakfast too. As you order your food, it was hot and tasty.

2025-07-28 • via Tripadvisor
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JillMad • Solo travel
2
Described as Pet Friendly in the Trip Advisor search, it wasn’t. No bed for the night for elderly woman.
Pros:

This hotel appeared when I put ‘ Pet friendly hotels in Ipswich ‘ in my trip advisor search and so I booked it. I arrived with my dog after a 5.5 hour drive from North Yorkshire and was told ‘no dogs’. Despite explaining my position including that I was in Ipswich because my brother was on life support in Ipswich hospital and not expected to survive, there was no flexibility. Neither the manager nor customer services would help. Assistance dogs are allowed so it’s not an objection to dogs per se. I ended up without a bed for the night in very difficult personal circumstances. It seems that Premier Inns values rules over customer’s needs.

2025-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
6
603bets • Family
8
Home and away
Pros:

Hotel was quite safe and staff where very helpful nice and professional, easy to get to town centre and main routes , room was nice clean and beds comfy

2025-07-12 • via Tripadvisor
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RhiMason • Family • Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Lovely experience
Pros:

Comfy beds, friendly staff, lovely little touches for the Ed gig, very clean, spare pillows and duvet too, all round a nice hotel.

2025-07-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Travel35955712975 • Couples • London, England
10
A very pleasant stay.
Pros:

Very easy convenient parking on site, upon arrival receptionist was very friendly and informative , the room as expected was very clean with a comfortable bed.

2025-07-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Navigate61118606442 • Couples • Aylesbury, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, England
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Good location with free parking. Very helpful reception staff on arrival. Our room was clean and as expected with a very comfortable bed. Attached restaurant serving breakfast from 6.30am - 10.30am was very convenient. Overall a very enjoyable experience.

2025-07-06 • via Tripadvisor
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OnAir08085998958 • Solo travel • Sandwich, Kent, England
10
Perfect location for my onward journey all very close to the motorway and nice to have the restaurant on site.
Pros:

Great location and very friendly happy staff .
Very nice room with excellent free car parking.
The desk manager was so friendly and helpful with regard to arranging the restaurant for me at a very short notice.
This location is perfect for onward travel ,I will definitely return to this hotel.

2025-07-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Dream64845388502 • Couples
10
Golf
Pros:

Very nice hotel. Staff was very friendly
Bed is very comfortable and the pillows are very fluffy.
Room was very clean
Got a fan

2025-07-06 • via Tripadvisor