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.
Spa/wellness center is closed from 2026-06-22 until 2026-06-15
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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 4040 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
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Elliott • solo_traveller • gb
10
Definitely be back
Pros:

Treatments were very good and relaxing

Cons:

Decor in the room I stayed in could do with updating

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
J
Johanna • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were lovely! I had dinner in the restaraunt; menu looked good! What I ordered was very nice! Room was "dated" but well equipped and clean. The bathroom was a really good size! Nice easy drive into Ipswich town centre.

Cons:

There wasn't anything that I didn't like. I think that the car park towards the end (with the shipping container) could be better sign posted and with some kind of layout to reduce a sense of "unsureness". But it wasn't a major issue; just some customer experience feedback.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gregory • solo_traveller • gb
7
Disappointing stay
Pros:

The Club Room was quite large and overlooked the gardens. The toilet/shower had been modernised and looked clean and new.
The cooked breakfast was very good.

Cons:

We dound the bed quite hard and uncomfortable. Given the size of room a larger bed would have been more suitable. The room itself was a bit dark and needed some tlc. The hotel's wifi signal was very patchy
The meal in the restaurant was very disappointing. My wife had lamb rump amd I chose the crispy duck breast. Mine was supposed to come with asparagus but there was none and the duck was overcooked and very dry. Both meals had thick, rich gravy. I complained about the duck and was told the message would be passed onto the chef.
The decor throughout the hotel was rather bizarre. The welcome book stated that the decor in the hotel had been done sympathetically but to us a lot of the furniture and furnishings were not in keeping with the age and style of the building.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
O
Osmond Junior • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Will Stay again Next time in Ipswich
Pros:

Breakfast good and Early so i had time before my Meeting in Ipswich

Cons:

Nothing, All Good

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
M
Morris • solo_traveller • gb
10
Will definitely stay again
Pros:

I Loved the decor through out the whole hotel,
The bar and waiting staff are fantastic, very happy in their work, friendly and very welcoming, the bed was the most comfortable bed I've ever slepted in,

Cons:

Our room was very hot, but we were provided with fans so not a big issue

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
Excellent location, good facilities, pleasant staff.
Pros:

Lovely setting with peaceful gardens. Staff friendly and helpful. Food was tasty and a good range of dishes across the bar and the restaurant. Pool (indoor) /spa facilities were good and made for a relaxing space. Highly recommend and will stay here again.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
I
Irungu • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

LOVELY BREAKFAST

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
T
Tina • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
D
Darrel • couple • gb
9
well worth the price and would recommend
Pros:

room was very comfy, bar was good, we had afternoon tea and that was very nice . Breakfast had plenty of options and the cooked selection was really nice quality

Cons:

tea and coffee for breakfast - would have liked tea or coffee brought to table rather than machine made

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great leisure facilities but dated bedrooms
Pros:

The gym had a great selection of equipment and the pool, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi were lovely.

Cons:

You can’t drink the tap water in your room and there was no fridge, therefore you had to drink room temperature water. The water dispenser in the gym didn’t work, so you were reliant on the water cooler inside the swimming pool area. The bedrooms are in need of an upgrade.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • gb
7
would stay again, staff were wonderful.
Pros:

The food was very good, the restaurant and breakfast.

Cons:

The room's were vary warm at night, would be nice to have had air con, not just a fan.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
M
marcus • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Pool and leisure facilities were good. The gym is a little bit small but still had access to equipment as there weren't many people in there

Cons:

The bathroom of my room was somewhat clean, although there was some dust and signs of wear and tear in the room and bathroom.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
L
Luciana • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Spa area

Cons:

All great

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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gary • couple • gb
1
awfully dissapointing and left us feeling deflated after attending a beautiful wedding at Copdock Hall
Pros:

nothing, the decor was tired and the room was not of a 4 star actually premier inn hotels are far better

Cons:

shower was mould all around mastic
shower holder rusty
toilet smelt of sewage
sink plug didnt work resulting in not being able to clean our teeth

window overlooked wall covered in ivy

room was small

the furnishing dark and old

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
K
Kye • couple • gb
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
C
Charles • couple • gb
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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topnotchhols • Solo travel • United Kingdom
8
Very comfortable bed, great shower, good breakfast and service. Would return!
Pros:

A nice hotel in its own grounds with plenty of parking available. Room was big with a very comfortable kind sized bed. Shower room was modern and clean. Breakfast was self serve with lots of good quality options - fesh fruit, yogurts, branded cereals, toast, pastries, juices, coffees and tea. Also a good selection if cooked food. Sausages were very tasty. The pool looked lovely but i didnt manage to use it as it closes as 8.30pm.

2026-06-12 • via Tripadvisor
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scott • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Staff were really great

Cons:

plug socket situation in rooms is terrible - Wifi is the worst of any hotel ive stayed in

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee