In the heart of Whitton, Best Western Gatehouse Hotel offers a serene retreat with a lush garden and cozy bar. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, and convenient parking while savoring meals at the on-site restaurant.
Best Western Gatehouse Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
Czech, English, Slovak
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel and nearby?
Best Western Gatehouse Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Gatehouse Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Best Western Gatehouse Hotel like?
Best Western Gatehouse Hotel puts you in Whitton, in the heart of Ipswich. Popular attractions include Ipswich Waterfront, which is 8 minutes away by car.
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Best Western Gatehouse Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2020
Staff have the winning way
Outstanding staff, amazing service.
Building a little tired, needs some love but the welcome and feeling we had on arrival and during the stay made it really great.
keith
keith, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 14, 2020
Okish!
I thought that the manager was really welcome when i arrived. I purchased the family room and stayed for 3 nights. On the second day i arrived back to my room being left wide open (i am not clear if this was from the cleaner or if someone had been in my room). When I raised this with reception, she commented how she would make a note of this and did not seem to appreciate how his may have impacted on me. I was in a annex or separate building (as it was a family room) and there was 1 room above me. The problem with this was that every time the person in the room above me moved, i heard him. This impacted on my quality of sleep. Other than the afformentioned, i found the accomodation clean.
donna
donna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2020
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2020
Very fiendly and welcoming
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2020
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2020
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2020
Comfortable stay
Very friendly staff, food was good and beds comfortable
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2019
A perfectly adequate overnight stop. Staff were friendly and helpful, eg immediately offered a different twin room for adult sons when we said first one smelled of cigarettes and damp. Swapped room was much nicer. Both double and twin rooms were completely clean and cosy in December once radiators were switched on. Easy to find and parking on site was useful.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2019
Funnily enough i will stay again
I did love the location the staff and all as i wanted away from the hussle and bussle but i thought it could be cleaner
But i am a clean freak
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2019
Good base for a weekend
Easy to reach and in a relatively quiet location. Ample parking. Service very good, and the hotel is clean and cared for. But my room was uncomfortably warm and the window didn't open far enough to cool it down, and I thought the bed was overly soft.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 20, 2019
Terrible
Arrived and wasn’t even able to get into the property, therefore couldn’t even stay the night. The hotel then wouldn’t even offer a refund despite not staying there. I had to spend another £70 to get a hotel elsewhere.
Martyna
Martyna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2019
debra
debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 15, 2019
Don't stay here.
Had a bad start that for worse. Booked online and charged again on check in. Run down hotel. Meal not charged in the morning and staff struggled to refund their error. Phone calls chasing food bill and checked to make sure not already charged and when rang Back to pay they had already taken the funds. Arrogant call from customer services. Would not recommend at all. Badly run disorganised hotel.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 10, 2019
First Location- NO. Second Location - Definite Yes
Arrived and was placed outside the hotel in the Service area in a black wooden building. Room was not clean, bugs and chair broken. Immediately requested different room. Told none available due to Ed Sheeran concert the day before. Regardless, I booked this hotel months before and immediately paid upon arrival. Was required to stay in that room for 1 night. Then was moved the next day to another location in Claydon which was much better. Frankie, the Manager of these location, was very accommodating and immediately ensure that we were well taken care of in moving to this new location. After we moved the room was what we expected and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Would we stay there again? Not in the first location which should never have been used for any guests. The second location would be a definite Yes. Thank you Frankie, Gill, Teresa and staff who made our stay of 2 weeks wonderful!
anthony
anthony, 14-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2019
Nice hotel good location staff lovely v helpful
jason
jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2019
Zoe
Zoe, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2019
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2019
Szymon
Szymon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2019
I liked that it was in a quiet location, no traffic noise, and excellent service by the staff. Disliked that the bath/ shower could be a challenge for elderly or physically unstable visitors, and no night lights for reading in bed, room lights on or off, no in-between.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2019
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2019
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2019
Review
Fantastic little bolt hole here only6 quid in taxi to Portman road to see rodders..room for 3 was like a mini apartment..bathroom and beds spotless and staff were so accommodating..also loved the quaint little bar.. Will definitely use this establishment again **** and more from me
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2019
Cannot complain,fairly basic the only thing I would say is the shower tray is very slippery even before I used soap & there was no handle to grab inside
Staff always friendly & helpful