The Best Hotels Closest to Alton Water in Ipswich for 2026

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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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

1. Wivenhoe House Hotel

10.5 mi from Alton Water

Natasha

$125 nightly

$150 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

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 multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

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

11.4 mi from Alton Water

Caroline

$52 nightly

$62 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

3. Talbooth House & Spa

6.9 mi from Alton Water

Alan

$217 nightly

$261 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush flower beds and a purple umbrella.

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

4. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

10.4 mi from Alton Water

Sharon

$123 nightly

$147 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 pink building with a red roof, two windows, and a sign that reads "Rose & Crown Free House".

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

5. The Rose & Crown Free House

8.1 mi from Alton Water

Chris

$116 nightly

$139 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

6. Sarah Hotel

5.4 mi from Alton Water

Josh

$46 nightly

$55 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large window offering a view, and a green wall with a vertical garden.

7. Kingscliff Hotel

12.4 mi from Alton Water

Mark

$77 nightly

$92 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

8. GreyFriars

11.6 mi from Alton Water

Mark

$137 nightly

$164 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

9. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

6.7 mi from Alton Water

sandra

$134 nightly

$160 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.

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

A man sitting on a couch in a modern room with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a television.

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

10. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

8.2 mi from Alton Water

Helene

$142 nightly

$170 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 with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

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

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

11. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

8.1 mi from Alton Water

Tim

$61 nightly

$73 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

12. The Marquis

8 mi from Alton Water

Graham

$264 nightly

$316 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

An open door leading to a covered outdoor patio with a white table and chairs, a garden view, and a decorative chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

A building with ivy-covered walls and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

13. Milsoms

7.2 mi from Alton Water

ian

$167 nightly

$201 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A spa area with multiple massage chairs, a fireplace, and a wall of bookshelves.

14. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

8.7 mi from Alton Water

Katherine

$179 nightly

$215 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with brick walls, a fireplace, and a large window. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A small, two-story building with a white facade and a dark roof. There is a sign on the building that reads "The Old Inn."

A traditional pub with a red sign, hanging flower baskets, and a brick exterior.

A bookshelf with books and a sign with cottage rules.

15. The Railway

7.4 mi from Alton Water

Jamie

$76 nightly

$91 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A table set with various glassware and bottles, a candle, and a window view of a street scene.

Outdoor seating with tables and umbrellas, stone benches, and a clear sky.

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

A room with wooden paneled walls, a fireplace, and two chairs with red cushions.

16. The Bull Inn

11 mi from Alton Water

Dilek

$138 nightly

$165 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A brick building named "The Mermaid" with outdoor seating and a wooden pergola.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

A modern building with a brick facade, a wooden fence, and a well-maintained garden area.

17. Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

5.7 mi from Alton Water

Kevin

$59 nightly

$71 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with wooden tables and red upholstered booths, brick walls, and large windows with orange curtains.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "SALTHOUSE HOTEL" and a dock with boats.

A modern room with a view of a marina through large windows.

18. Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa

5.4 mi from Alton Water

Cyril

$155 nightly

$186 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 conservatory with four armchairs and a red sofa, large windows, and a radiator.

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

19. Toothbrush Rooms at Lattice Lodge

6.2 mi from Alton Water

David

$82 nightly

$99 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

20. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

11.9 mi from Alton Water

Rachel

$75 nightly

$89 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Alton Water

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 650 reviews	View
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns	8.8 Excellent 886 reviews	View
Talbooth House & Spa	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
The Crown Stoke By Nayland	9.8 Exceptional 102 reviews	View
The Rose & Crown Free House	9.4 Exceptional 53 reviews	View

Top Alton Water Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG

8/10 Good

"very good service from the staff. Dinner menu has somewhat limited choices but breakfast buffet very good. I last stayed in this hotel about 20 years ago and a lot of it would benefit from being refurbished."

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?

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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Our top choices for Alton Water hotels

1. Wivenhoe House Hotel

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

3. Talbooth House & Spa

4. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

5. The Rose & Crown Free House

6. Sarah Hotel

7. Kingscliff Hotel

8. GreyFriars

9. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

10. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

11. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

12. The Marquis

13. Milsoms

14. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

15. The Railway

16. The Bull Inn

17. Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

18. Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa

19. Toothbrush Rooms at Lattice Lodge

20. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

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Top Alton Water Hotel Reviews

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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