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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
The stay was short and sweet however hotel was clean and tidy. Room was spacious. Breakfast was great and plenty of safe parking.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
Easy check in and rooms did the job! Few bits of wear and tear in the rooms but nothing that a lick of paint can’t fix. Would recommend to anyone who needs a hotel in the Clacton area!
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
All staff were excellent and went out of their way to make our stay as good as they could. Although a modern hotel , it doesn’t really cater for us older generation. Unable to use tv in our rooms, only via apps which we couldn’t use. 1 lift was out of order and the second lift kept failing, so the ...
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Really good breakfast. Convenient location but road noise. Room was let down by really bad drain smell
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
St Nicholas Hotel
Clean large room, parking in nearby sister hotel, would benefit from a vending machine. But will def use again when next in Colchester
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
The Essex Golf and Country Club
The spa and pool was excellent and the gym fantastic. Quiet location, a little out of the way. Nice room and extra large bed. Bathroom a bit dated but acceptable. Nice bar, golf course and tennis facilities including paddle courts.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Really helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
Really good hotel great location
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Best Western Ipswich Hotel
Food was poor both evening meal and breakfast.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Polstead Hotel & Travel Guide\n
Planning on exploring Suffolk? To experience it like the locals do, research places to base your trip which are within an easy drive from the heart of Polstead. With 6 places to stay on Travelocity within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius of Polstead, it should be a breeze finding a place that works for you.
There are a handful of hotels to choose from within walking distance from the heart of Polstead. The The Angel Inn is a wise option as it's a mere 2 miles (3 kilometers) away.
The The Swan Hotel is located 8 miles (13 kilometers) outside the main part of Polstead. Another place to stay is the Salthouse Harbour Hotel, which can be found 12 miles (19 kilometers) away. Two more hotel options worth checking out include the Hintlesham Hall Hotel along with the The Old Rectory Country House.
Spend the day exploring Moot Hall and Aldeburgh Golf Club, which can be found in Aldeburgh, 30 miles (50 kilometers) to the east of Polstead. Some of our recommended Aldeburgh hotels include the Eaton House and Wentworth Hotel. Or, you could stay in Brandon, 30 miles (51 kilometers) northwest of Polstead, where you can choose from the Brandon House Hotel and The Great Eastern Hotel. The High Lodge Thetford Forest and Brandon Heritage Centre are some of the most popular attractions to experience when visiting Brandon.
If you think of sport as your life and really like thrilling clashes you and your family should visit Olympic Stadium, which can be found 50 miles (82 kilometers) to the southwest of Polstead. Find accommodation right by the sporting action at the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel or the Morgan Lodge Serviced Apartments.
When you're flying through Stansted Airport and desire to find accommodation nearby, why not consider Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport or The White House - B&B.
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