The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Thetford inn

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Bar (on property)
Standard Room (Feature) | Living area | TV
Standard Room (Feature) | Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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King Street, Thetford, England, IP24 2AZ
  • Place, Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Burrell Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dad's Army Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (for 3)

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (Feature)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (for 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Thetford

In Thetford .At this inn, you'll be steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and Charles Burrell Museum. In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum and Dad's Army Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Charles Burrell Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dad's Army Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Thetford Priory - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Thetford Station - 7 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sainsbury's Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tall Orders - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Thetford inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Thetford inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
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, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns to the airport?

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns is 30.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?

As of Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns on Dec 27, 2025 start from $66.08, 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 Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns.

Does The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns offer free breakfast?

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?

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

Is there free parking at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns have a pool?

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns does not have a pool.

Does The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns to downtown Thetford?

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns is 0.2 mi away from Thetford.

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 510 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

JP

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

Awful food and service.

The food was awful, cooked on the outside, raw in the middle. Complained to the manager and she walked off whilst mumbling. Glad to say I hear that manager is leaving this week.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN W

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Return trip (one night stay)

Stayed here about a month ago - it is an OK place to stay - you know what to expect from GK. Friendly efficient service - comfortable with no real issues. Good breakfast - evening food was wholesome and typical of all GK menus. Have stayed twice before and would stay again - I have found it reliable and so one thing less to worry about when planning a trip away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We found the bath to be dirty and in need of a good clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok hotel . Bar and food was fine. Rooms could do with an update and a re- decoration as they are a bit tired. But they were clean. Room was boiling as it was a warm weekend. No aircon, and with the window open street was quite noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

The hotel was ok for a two night stay however at night it was very noisy and hard to sleep. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was a good size but the bathroom looked tired but clean. For the price we paid you couldn’t grumble too much. If I was to go again I would definitely not ask for room 15 only because of the noise. The breakfast was very good with lots of choice. They accommodated me as I have celiac disease. We came to see the Dads Army museum and everything was walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was lovely, we walked around and explored the park and streets alike. We hadn’t realised the dads army connection, which was a lovely discovery. Unfortunately at night we were disturbed by loud noises from people nearby the property and obviously outside of your control.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

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

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a lot of character and we liked the location and the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here before. So we got what we expected a nice comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Dated but comfortable. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An elderly hotel, quaint but comfortable. Superb bed, so slept well. Breakfast super. However, I need a ‘walker’ due to a bad back and had no warning that there is NO lift - bedrooms are on upper floors so very difficult. Also there has been confusion with payment. I paid Expedia at time of booking and paid the Bell a different amount when departing. Checked with The Bell upon arrival at home and was told that my ‘payment to the Bell’ was for invoice only???
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN W

ok place to stay

Have stayed before - is an ok place to stay - you know what to expect with GK No food was available owing to a gas problem - these things happen - I only found out when I went to order though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

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

8/10 Good

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convienient town centre location.

In a convenient location in middle of Thetford. The staff were friendly. Reasonably value for money. Bathroom was dissappointing - water flow for shower poor, towel rail on with no control to turn it off in the middle of summer.Temp control for shower hard to control. General decor clean but a little scruffy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jwamer

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointing hotel

Everything in this hotel was terrible. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was ok nothing special for £25 for two people. £105 for one night in a very uncomfortable bed is a joke. The toilet in the common area was clogged with poo We do not recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly staff Good food comfortable beds. Hotel needs some updating and a lick of paint . Goood overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and welcoming and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dot

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Could be lovely if refurbished.

Hotel rather tired although it could be made very nice indeed. Room ok although again, in need of refurbishment. Toilet seat broken, no chain on basin plug so difficult to get out with sink full of water. Bath had standing water in, maybe from a leaking tap? We didn’t use it. Tables in bar and restaurant very sticky.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025