The Best Hotels Closest to Alton Water in Ipswich for 2026

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A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

11.4 mi from Alton Water

Caroline

$54 nightly

$65 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a tray of breakfast items, and a chair.

A gazebo with a white frame and a glass dome structure with a wooden door.

2. Kingscliff Hotel

12.4 mi from Alton Water

Karen

$77 nightly

$92 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

10.5 mi from Alton Water

Natasha

$124 nightly

$149 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

11.7 mi from Alton Water

Patricia

$57 nightly

$69 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A dining area with tables set for two, wooden chairs, and a red wall with framed pictures.

A bar area with a large wheel decoration, various liquor bottles, and branded taps.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

5. The Rose & Crown Free House

8.1 mi from Alton Water

Chris

$117 nightly

$140 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

6. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

8.1 mi from Alton Water

Tim

$60 nightly

$73 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

7. GreyFriars

11.6 mi from Alton Water

Mark

$137 nightly

$164 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a fireplace, and a television in the background.

8. Talbooth House & Spa

6.9 mi from Alton Water

Alan

$246 nightly

$296 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a desk, and a wall-mounted TV displaying "NETFLIX".

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a black and gold tiled floor.

A building with a sign reading 'SARAH HOTEL' and 'RECEPTION' indicating the hotel's reception area.

A small, narrow room with a wooden wardrobe, a wooden bench with towels, and a coat rack.

9. Sarah Hotel

5.4 mi from Alton Water

Josh

$46 nightly

$55 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

10. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

10.4 mi from Alton Water

Sharon

$124 nightly

$149 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, seating with bar stools, and a menu board.

A swimming pool with clear water, a bench, and a changing room area.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a glass partition, and a seating area with a coffee table.

11. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

8.7 mi from Alton Water

Katherine

$176 nightly

$211 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

12. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

11.9 mi from Alton Water

Rachel

$101 nightly

$120 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A conservatory with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a lawn.

A staircase leading to a door with a stained glass window.

A twin room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a window providing natural light.

13. Toothbrush Rooms at Lattice Lodge

6.2 mi from Alton Water

David

$83 nightly

$100 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A metal rack with multiple hooks holding black items, likely coats or bags, in a room with a wooden door and a textured wall.

A multi-story brick building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets.

14. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

9.6 mi from Alton Water

Nana Kofi

$54 nightly

$65 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small window.

A gated entrance to a building with a sign indicating 'FRITON ESCAPES' and a direction to turn left.

A room with a wooden door, a white table with a plant, a brown sofa, and a bed with a white headboard.

A sunset over a beach with a staircase leading down to the shore.

15. Frinton Escapes

11 mi from Alton Water

Michele

$143 nightly

$172 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.

A hotel with a garden pathway lined with flowers and potted plants, outdoor seating, and a white building facade.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a chandelier.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and wine glasses, surrounded by upholstered chairs.

16. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

8.2 mi from Alton Water

Helene

$142 nightly

$170 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

17. Birds Farm

9.8 mi from Alton Water

Nicola

$125 nightly

$150 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

A large house with a prominent chimney, a conservatory, and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the countryside, and a sunset in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

A room with a wooden beam ceiling, a white door, a dresser, and a patterned armchair.

18. The Marquis

8 mi from Alton Water

Graham

$231 nightly

$278 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

19. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

11.8 mi from Alton Water

Darrell

$63 nightly

$75 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A large brick building with multiple windows and a lawn in front.

A formal dining room with a chandelier, wooden paneling, and a red carpet.

A spacious hallway with a piano, chairs, and potted plants.

A traditional brick building with a well-maintained garden and outdoor seating area.

20. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

6.7 mi from Alton Water

sandra

$122 nightly

$146 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Alton Water

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns	8.8 Excellent 886 reviews	View
Kingscliff Hotel	8.6 Excellent 649 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 650 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
The Rose & Crown Free House	9.4 Exceptional 53 reviews	View

Top Alton Water Hotel Reviews

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are always friendly and helpful . Rooms comfortable and well equipped. Breakfast nice too."

Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room with comfy bed and modern bathroom.Plenty of parking spaces"

3 bedroom accommodation in Tattingstone, near Ipswich

8/10 Good

"Nice and quiet, lovely outlook. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms throughout."

Other attractions near Alton Water

Ipswich Transport Museum

Step aboard a vintage automobile, part of a collection of vehicles that were once vital to the daily lives of people from Ipswich and its surrounding region.

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Jimmy's Farm

8.4/10 (37 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Jimmy's Farm during your stay in Wherstead. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Wherstead Park

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wherstead Park, a lovely green space in Wherstead. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Suffolk Food Hall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Suffolk Food Hall during your visit to Wherstead.

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Mistley Towers

Learn about the local history of Mistley when you take a trip to Mistley Towers. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Orwell Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Orwell Country Park, a lovely green space in Ipswich. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Brantham Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Brantham Leisure Centre during your stay in Brantham.

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Bourne Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bourne Park during your travels in Ipswich. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Alton Water?

Alton Water is located in a welcoming area of Ipswich known for its bar scene and interesting historical sites. You'll find 107 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Alton Water?

Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a marina and a full-service spa. It's located 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Alton Water. Another good option is Best Western Ipswich Hotel, located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Alton Water?

Expedia has 107 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Alton Water.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Alton Water, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Alton Water.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Alton Water?

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What can I see and do near Alton Water?

Enjoy the outdoors at Wherstead Park, Orwell Country Park, or Bourne Park. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Jimmy's Farm, Suffolk Leisure Park, and Brantham Leisure Centre. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Suffolk Food Hall and Mistley Towers.

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Our top choices for Alton Water hotels

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

2. Kingscliff Hotel

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

5. The Rose & Crown Free House

6. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

7. GreyFriars

8. Talbooth House & Spa

9. Sarah Hotel

10. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

12. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

13. Toothbrush Rooms at Lattice Lodge

14. Premier Inn Colchester - A12

15. Frinton Escapes

16. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

17. Birds Farm

18. The Marquis

19. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

20. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Alton Water

Top Alton Water Hotel Reviews

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG

3 bedroom accommodation in Tattingstone, near Ipswich

Other attractions near Alton Water

Ipswich Transport Museum

Jimmy's Farm

Wherstead Park

Suffolk Food Hall

Mistley Towers

Orwell Country Park

Brantham Leisure Centre

Bourne Park

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