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The Westgate

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Bury St Edmunds inn

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Room amenity
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD
  • The Apex
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the inn, you'll find St Mary's Church and St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery and The Athenaeum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Apex - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Athenaeum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greene King Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 15 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corn Exchange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Côte Bury St Edmunds - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oakes Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vespers Belgian Beer Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Westgate

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Bury St Edmunds inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Bury St Edmunds inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Westgate offers 5 accommodations.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Westgate to the airport?

The Westgate is 25.6 mi (38-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Westgate?

As of Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westgate on Jun 19, 2025 start from $124.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Westgate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Westgate.

Does The Westgate offer free breakfast?

The Westgate does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Westgate?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Westgate?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Westgate?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Westgate have a pool?

The Westgate does not have a pool.

Does The Westgate have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Westgate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Westgate to downtown Bury St Edmunds?

The Westgate is 0.2 mi away from Bury St Edmunds.

The Westgate Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 373 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Westgate was easy to find and there was parking around the back of the pub as the town seems to have limited parking. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was lovely. The location is a 5 minute walk to the shops .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice accommodation for the price no thrills expected pub and staff all good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Convnient for a night out in Bury.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

J

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I stayed at this property for a total of 16 nights over a 4 week period. Warmly greeted each time. Key given shown up to my toom the first two weeks. Breakfast order taken. They were able to accommodate an early breakfast time to suit my work schedule. There were a couple of maintenance issues during my visit and staff were keen to correct these. Good pressure and plenty of hot water from the shower. Fresh towels midweek. Lots of local recommendations. A great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Good location very close to town centre. Really good breakfast. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Room comfort

Okay.

It was a room above a small pub. Very good breakfast, decor from 1985, tea and coffee not replenished, no teaspoon. Bedroom clean and comfortable. Overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful friendly staff !! Nice cosy tidy room as well and convenient for a beautiful town !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic but convenient

I was just in town for the evening and a basic room was all I needed. This place fit the bill. You get what you pay for. Will probably stay again next time I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a night while passing through. Initially attracted by the price which was a little cheaper than others in the area and I try to stay in pubs where possible rather than budget chain hotel type places. Found the whole experience to be really lovely. The room was basic, pretty much as I had expected but was clean throughout and had all the amenities I really needed: tea & coffee, towels, en-suite & shower. Couldn't ask for more really. Staff were friendly and welcoming as was the atmosphere in the bar below. No food available in the evening but there are plenty of places to eat nearby so you're really spoiled for choice. Breakfast was at 8:30 and a full English which was really tasty. It set me up for the day. If you need a simple bed in a warm, friendly environment you need look no further.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good all round. Parking at the back a bit challenging.. Needed an earlier than 08:30 breakfast on the Sunday as on a medic training course from 9am; chef admirably cooked some eggs up for me, which was brill. See you again in 2 weeks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room

Lovely stay, great room with everything I needed. Clean and tidy, with a nice en suite. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking little place that's fit for purpose. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location with easy access to most local places of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice, good price for centre stay .

Just a brief solo stay to attend show at The Apex. Which is a short walk away. Also close to shops etc. It was clean, comfortable & had what I needed no frills. It is pub so there was noise but no issues for me. Nice English Breakfast 8.30am only choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024