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The Guinness Arms

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Bury St Edmunds inn

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Enjoy meals in this inviting dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and warm ambiance.
Classic four-poster bed with ornate detailing, adorned with a floral-patterned bedspread and pillows, under a spherical chandelier.
Simple brick building with a red-tiled roof, featuring two doors and a small window, surrounded by a garden with outdoor seating.
Traditional building with a Guinness Arms logo, featuring a front entrance and porch.
Cozy room with a wooden desk, mirror, and comfortable seating area.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
The Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP28 6PS
  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Apex
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Ickworth House
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

In Bury St Edmunds .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and 6 miles (10 km) of Lackford Lakes with a stay here. Fuller's Mill Garden and Larkwood Trout Fishery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lackford Lakes - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Apex - 15 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Greene King Brewery - 17 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Ickworth House - 20 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 13 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Center Parcs - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Half Moon Mildenhall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angels Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Guinness Arms

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-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. Free self parking is available.
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Guinness Arms offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 6.50 to 17 for adults and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 to 17 for adults, and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Guinness Arms Inn
The Guinness Arms Bury St Edmunds
The Guinness Arms Inn Bury St Edmunds

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Guinness Arms to the airport?

The Guinness Arms is 22.5 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Guinness Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Guinness Arms.

Does The Guinness Arms offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Guinness Arms, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 6.50 and 17 for adults, GBP 5 and 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Guinness Arms?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Guinness Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Guinness Arms?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Guinness Arms have a pool?

The Guinness Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Guinness Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Guinness Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Guinness Arms to downtown Bury St Edmunds?

The Guinness Arms is 0.3 mi away from Icklingham.

The Guinness Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. The Guiness is very good. We were over an hour early for breakfast, but chef still made us a fabulous sausage sandwich. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely premises and good food. The staff were excellent in all aspects.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are exceptional, food was great, bar closes early 🙁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had such a lovely stay, we checked out this morning and the place was super clean, beds and pillows really comfortable and lots of coffee/teas in the room. We will definitely be staying again, super close to the town centre of Bury St Edmund’s, just a 15 min drive which was ideal for us! We paid for breakfast this morning which was really tasty and we didn’t have to trek far, just across from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we came across this little gem, the only place I've ever stayed that had no faults. It's comfortable, clean with a fabulous pub and restaurant. The staff are amazing! 10/10 rating does not seem enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 3rd stat as lovely but we had a different room and was quite small, quite tired in places and shower room awkward and small. Also noise from entryway door and stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Excellent 10/10

Room 10/10 Staff 10/10 Food 10/10 Great place to say, friendly helpful staff, great room and excellent food. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and modern rooms, classic British pub with amazing food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Amazing place

Amazing building, great beer and food, lovely rooms. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Weekend away

Such a beautiful place to stay especially during the Christmas period, the room we had was stunning, very cozy and the bed was comfortable. There was a good selection of teas and coffee. Pub/restaurant was really lovely the meal we had was delicious. Bury St Edmonds was only 20 minutes away, definitely a lovely place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

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

Great hotel

The room was fantastic, the evening meal was lovely but the breakfast was disappointing. The sausage had no colour, the sautéed potatoes were really just boiled and sliced (not crispy at all) and the scrambled egg was sliceable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024