Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa

Hotels
9 (1228 reviews)
1 Neptune Quay , Ipswich , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful views
Clean and spacious rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Outdated room decor
Long wait for dinner

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Reviews indicate the place is very clean and tidy.
Service
9.18
Staff is described as polite, professional, and extremely attentive.
Location
9.22
Hotel is noted for a great location overlooking the marina.
Room Quality
8.17
The room quality is generally good, but there are mentions of some outdated decor.
Amenities
8.7
Some amenities need improvement, but overall satisfactory.
Value for Money
9.16
Many reviews cite good value compared to similar options in larger cities like London.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Food quality is high, although service can be a bit slow at times.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall, guests have had a great experience and would recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:55

Property Description

Artistic Design and Amenities
Experience a stay like no other at Salthouse Harbour Hotel, located in a stylish old dockland building at Neptune Marina. The modern redesign features a stunning collection of art throughout the property, creating a unique and artistic ambiance. Enjoy free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and indulge in the boutique restaurant offering a delectable dining experience.

Luxurious Rooms and Views
Each room at Salthouse offers a luxurious experience with 32-inch TVs, premium toiletries, and unique features such as art pieces, copper baths, balconies, or picturesque harbour views. Relax in comfort and style while immersing yourself in the artistic charm of the hotel.

Eaterie Restaurant and Local Cuisine
Elevate your dining experience at Eaterie, the hotel's restaurant adorned with captivating paintings and sculptures. Delight your taste buds with a blend of modern and Mediterranean dishes, made with 80% locally sourced ingredients. Dine in the courtyard overlooking the charming harbour, adding a touch of magic to your meal.

Immerse yourself in art, luxury, and culinary delights at Salthouse Harbour Hotel – book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1228 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Michael • couple • gb
6
Lively rooms and location but poor value food
Pros:

Location and rooms were good

Cons:

Food was very average and expensive

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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ANNETTE • couple • gb
10
A unwinding night for the start of our holiday.
Pros:

The views , the location, atmosphere, character, decor

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
The place to stay in Ipswich!
Pros:

Location on the marina is fabulous. Hotel bar, brasserie and room all excellent. Staff in all areas were extremely helpful and attentive.

Cons:

All good - no negatives.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
9
Amazing
Pros:

I live 5 minutes away from the hotel, but overlooking the Marina you could be anywhere.

Cons:

Only downside was the blackout curtains didn't join leaving a gap for lights from the marina in all night

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • gb
8
A vibrant looking hotel in lively and striking location.
Pros:

Decor and the building itself were really nice, striking to look at. Staff were friendly and the food was very good. The view from our room over the harbour was fantastic.

Cons:

The (fire) light above the door could not be switched off which was a shame as it spoiled the atmospheric lighting options of the room. Perhaps there is a better way to light the exit, it was brighter than it seemed to need to be. Above our room (504) we could hear loud footsteps constantly throughout the evening. Not sure if this was staff or other guests but it was quite loud. Coffee was a little weak in the morning but was replaced promptly with no issues.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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pakinee • couple • gb
6
Average cheap hotel service at high end cost … shame
Pros:

Great location BUT !!!

Cons:

Aspects of the accommodation not great.
No AC in a high end hotel !
Fan in cupboard alongside odd plugs and tea making set up .
No ID if tap water was mains or tank and safe to drink !!
Reception was unclear on arrival as looked like it was Spa reception but turns out not to be !
Fire alarm went off at 7.30 am Sunday morning for two minutes with no mention of why at check out or or why
TV had no signal so no news watched o. Phone as wifi solid.
Secure parking had Pedestrian access gate not closing and secure unless pulled closed but reported to reception but not fixed at check out.
Stayed here some years ago and was top end but a return was disappointing was expecting service as way back when ! I guess it’s what we come to expect from an overpriced holiday inn !
Shame was soooo good way back when top
drawer .

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Kerri • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic, met with all of my expectations.
Pros:

Location, room and comfy bed, brilliant staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Mayumi • couple • jp
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Roxanne • solo_traveller • gb
5
Nice but not amazing
Pros:

Location and bedding were comfy.

Cons:

Price for what we had.
Parking was £7.50
Breakfast wasn't Inc
Spa was ridiculously over priced.
Sofa had stains all over it.
Stains on the carpet

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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ian • couple • gb
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
Staff superb, great ambience, very comforable room great bath
Pros:

Great location easy access and a car park

Cons:

Nothing everything was ideal

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • solo_traveller • gb
10
One of the best hotels I have stayed at.
Pros:

This place delivers on everything, its comfortable and clean and in a great location. The food was lovely. Above all tho, the staff are amazing, they were so kind and really went above and beyond at every turn which is so rare these days.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Rocky • couple • gb
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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phil • couple • gb
8
Very funky hotel, great breakfast
Pros:

Great art, great location.

Cons:

The shower in our room, difficult to operate and didn’t drain properly

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
9
Well appointed attractive hotel overlooking the harbour good food comfort.
Pros:

Very comfortable bed room facilities, good restaurant, dinner and breakfast Parkin free on site.

Cons:

The only complaint we had was the pop music playing in the restaurant, The atmosphere would be so much more relaxing without the background music!

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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jenniwills • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee