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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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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • Abbey Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hendo's Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hunter Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dog and Partridge Hotel Bury St. Edmunds - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Nutshell - ‬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.

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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

Special check-in instructions

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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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 Mar 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westgate on Mar 27, 2026 start from $129, including 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. 116 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 407 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single room was adequate for a one night stay. furniture was a bit dated and could go with updating. Breakfast was good, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, tasty breakfast. Does what it says on the tin. Value stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Presented to very well prepared accommodation. Clear instructions provided for opening and closing times for entry plus arrangements outside these times if required. Well done 👏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Staff & service
Room was quirky! The single bed was higher off the ground than you'd expect because a normal bed clearly would not fit in the space. It was adapted to go over some boxed in pipe works. Bedding was lovely and clean as were the towels. Shower/loo clean but there was a small leak from the pedestal basin. The heated towel rail did not heat and shows signs of being overdue for replacement. TV will only turn on or off using the SKY remote control. You cannot change channels so it's BBC1 or nothing. Breakfast was genuinely great. This is an old pub in an old town run by, what appears to be, one very hard working gent. Make allowances for the overall appearance of the place and you will be fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed, decent shower. Good cooked breakfast. Friendly staff and friendly locals in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pub with a few rooms. I had a single room which was cosy but perfect for the one night I stayed. Room was generally clean and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom looked like it had recently been renovated. Breakfast was a full english and was a good size and very tasty. The property is about a 5 minute walk from the town centre shops and eateries, and also close to St Edmondsbury Cathedral and the priory ruins.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had to find parking a couple of streets away. Clean room and bathroom. TV was annoying to operate and poor sound. Plenty of teabags etc in the room, something that many places are stingy with. Breakfast was fab. Only one choice, full breakfast, but it was really good. Huge pot of coffee. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean , bed was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very good all round . Could do with a little updating. Very close to the town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all went well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for a solo traveller on a budget. Fresh white linen and big, big bath sheet that was fluffy and white. Left alone to relax with my breakfast which was a lovely full English
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasent simple but good breakfast. Parking a bit cramped
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub that I stayed in for the night, was very cozy. the bedroom was clean and the bed was comfortable. Central to the center of town 2 min walk, the staff at the westgate pub were friendly and they cooked a very nice breakfast in the morning. the westgate is perfect for a one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhodri

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pub is quite run down. Didn't fancy the food Room was clean but really basic. Telly was a tiny thing and was broken. Shower head was leaking. One of the single beds was shortened to fit the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bury st edmonds Beer festival visit

Room was small , bed high but comfortable , tv was quite good plenty of channels , plenty of tea / coffee available , toilet and shower area ok , on the bad side i paid for a breakfast to be told i had to get up for 7.30 to have it due to traders / workers needing a early start ! , i declined getting up for that reason , quite a noisy pub lots of door slamming from 6.30 am onwards , and something was running like a extraction fan all night outside my window until the early hours of the morning , but i slept reasonably well . Did,nt see much of the host , but i went to the b/festival most of the day and returned after the pub had shut did,nt see anyone when i left at 9.50 am , left the key on the table by the hallway door , for b.s Edmunds its cheaper than most b&b,s but compared to the one i stayed in the night before , for £13 more and a room 3 times the size a double bed and breakfast in bed and more upto date , greene king you need to improve your game .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chinese around the corner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty. Draws filled with rubbish from previous stayer. The bed was used that much you couldn't sleep without rolling into the middle again almost a v shape! Sheets smelt foisty. Breakfast was at 830!? That's it. So when you are working, which I was, this was a struggle. First day extractor fan wasn't working so had a knock on the door, "sorry the extractor fans not working so no breakfast, here's a 10er for something". The landlord was pleasant enough however they just shouldn't have a b and b above as there is clearly no knowledge of how a room should be kept or presented. The actual positioning is great and it cost 170 for 2 nights, which I understand is fairly cheap, however cleanliness is a must and a bit of air freshener or something would've helped too. Oh, and a clean bed. All in all id pass on this one, I stopped in the bushel the week before and there was no comparison. And pretty much the same cost! Book the bushel for being central and swerve this one!!! Unless you want the Fawlty towers experience 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok for one night. Staff nice. Also good location. Breakfast time was late (8.30 am) for a normal working day so not very convenient for people travelling for work/business.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

One night stop over

A good one night stay in Bury. The pub was excellently location in the centre with free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ssmantha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025