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Our top choices for Alton Water hotels

1. Sarah Hotel

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television displaying 'NETFLIX', a chair, and a window with curtains.

2. Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa

A modern room with a view of a marina.

3. Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre - Quayside

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.

4. Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG

A hotel lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a Holiday Inn sign.

5. B&B HOTEL Ipswich

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with seating, and various kitchenware displayed on shelves.

6. The Marquis

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

7. Novotel Ipswich

A restaurant with a wooden wall, hanging pendant lights, and a buffet table with fruits and jars.

8. Wivenhoe House Hotel

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

9. The Rose & Crown Free House

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

10. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.

11. Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

12. The Sorrel Horse Inn

A traditional pub with exposed brick walls, a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a patterned carpet.

13. Birds Farm

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

14. Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

A modern interior with a dining area, seating, and a view.

15. Kingscliff Hotel

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

A wooden table with a glass vase containing flowers and a decorative lantern.

17. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

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

18. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

A large, elegant building with a reflective pond in front, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

19. Premier Inn Harwich

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a desk with a lamp.

20. GreyFriars

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

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Compare popular hotels close to Alton Water

PropertyStar ratingGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet friendlyWiFi included
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television displaying 'NETFLIX', a chair, and a window with curtains.
Sarah Hotel		8.6Excellent67 reviewsView
A modern room with a view of a marina.
Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa		9.4Exceptional810 reviewsView
A hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.
Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre - Quayside		9.2Wonderful9 reviewsView
A hotel lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a Holiday Inn sign.
Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG		8.4Very good756 reviewsView
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with seating, and various kitchenware displayed on shelves.
B&B HOTEL Ipswich		8.4Very good1,001 reviewsView

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

Rating: 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

Rating: 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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Top Alton Water Hotel Reviews

Talbooth House & Spa

A rooftop patio with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and outdoor seating.

The Crown Stoke By Nayland

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

Chudleigh Hotel

A neatly made bed with a white duvet and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a computer.

Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa

A modern room with a view of a marina.

The Marquis

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

Frinton Escapes

A wide sandy beach with footprints, a distant pier, and buildings in the background.

Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.

The Bull Inn

A street view with a building labeled 'The Bull Inn,' a signpost with directions, and a well-lit street.

The Station Guest House

A bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a lamp.

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

A large, elegant building with a reflective pond in front, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

Wivenhoe House Hotel

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

Cherry Tree Pub

An outdoor patio with wooden benches and tables, string lights, and potted plants.

Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

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?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Alton Water, click here.

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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