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The Westgate

Property class: 4
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Bury St Edmunds inn

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and picnic tables, a car parked nearby, and a stone wall in the background.
A room with two wooden beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A pub with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and a television mounted above it.
A pool table in a room with wooden walls and ceiling, a jukebox, and a poster on the wall.
A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A small, single-bed room with a window, a curtain, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
  • The Athenaeum - 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
  • ‪No 5 Angel Hill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Nutshell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harriets Tearoom - ‬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.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Westgate offers 6 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Property is also known as

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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 Sep 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westgate on Sep 29, 2026 start from $146, 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: 3:00 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 440 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing and the staff really good and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff and a very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub was ideal as we were going to the theatre royal. It is convenient for the abbey gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room good , staff great and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location, nice manager and staff. Room was small and clean but unable to open windows, so very stuffy. Single room could do with an uplift. If the windows would open, it would make a big difference. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A small, but adequate, clean room and shower room, with temperature controlled shower: (it's becoming a necessity. :) ). The towels and bath mat were also of high quality. The breakfast was OK, and there was parking around the back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property seems to be in need of some renovation. The staff were very nice and enjoyed a laugh and joke. Breakfast was good. But at 7-30am way too early. The locals that were in there were more than happy to talk to us. Parking very difficult. Overall a better stay than we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but very clean including bedding and ensuite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a great breakfast on my first morning, but for my second/last night, they forgot to be around to prepare my breakfast... Nevertheless, helpful and friendly staff. A very convenient stay in the old, centre of Bury, much enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a brilliant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was very comfortable. Shower was powerful, bathroom clean. Walls, however are very thin, you can even hear people snoring. My room was just above the smoking area outside, which set the smoke alarm off. I came downstairs at 7.45 am, all doors were locked, so I couldn't have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

The room we had was over the bar and the music was intolerable .too many stairs up and down for older people. We had to leave and stay elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and with a small to medium sized pub underneath. The room, although fairly basic and small (as reflected in the price) was clean. It had a perfectly acceptable en-suite shower and toilet complete with towels, a small TV set and a kettle with tea and coffee, My only gripe was a musty smell by the door at the bottom of the stairs in the main hallway (might have been coming from the carpet down there). For a budget option I have no complaints though especially as there was a cooked breakfast included in the price and the staff were terrific. Beware though that the rooms all overlook the beer garden which can get noisy at night (an occupational hazard with many rooms over pubs) but overall I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities
Parking limited 2 -3 spaces and very awkward. Noisy , particularly boiler flue which must have been directly under my window
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in, parking, and a great breakfast. within walking distance to shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our overnight stay at The Westgate and would happily stay again. Centrally located and lots to see in the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but nice room for the price and convenient to town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

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