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The Westgate

4.0 star property
Inn in Bury St Edmunds with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Room amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Apex
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Bury St Edmunds

At The Westgate you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of St Mary's Church and St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Bury St Edmunds inn include Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery and The Athenaeum.
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What's nearby

  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Greene King Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Abbey Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Apex - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 15 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corn Exchange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oakes Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vespers Belgian Beer Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Westgate

Inn in Bury St Edmunds with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Westgate offers 5 accommodations.

Languages

English

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Exterior

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.8 out of 5, Good, 575 reviews
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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

Is parking available at The Westgate?

Yep, The Westgate has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Westgate?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westgate on 5 Apr 2025 start from AU$226.11, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Westgate?

No, The Westgate does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Westgate?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Westgate?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Westgate?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Westgate Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 367 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful friendly staff !! Nice cosy tidy room as well and convenient for a beautiful town !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic but convenient
I was just in town for the evening and a basic room was all I needed. This place fit the bill. You get what you pay for. Will probably stay again next time I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a night while passing through. Initially attracted by the price which was a little cheaper than others in the area and I try to stay in pubs where possible rather than budget chain hotel type places. Found the whole experience to be really lovely. The room was basic, pretty much as I had expected but was clean throughout and had all the amenities I really needed: tea & coffee, towels, en-suite & shower. Couldn't ask for more really. Staff were friendly and welcoming as was the atmosphere in the bar below. No food available in the evening but there are plenty of places to eat nearby so you're really spoiled for choice. Breakfast was at 8:30 and a full English which was really tasty. It set me up for the day. If you need a simple bed in a warm, friendly environment you need look no further.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good all round. Parking at the back a bit challenging.. Needed an earlier than 08:30 breakfast on the Sunday as on a medic training course from 9am; chef admirably cooked some eggs up for me, which was brill. See you again in 2 weeks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room
Lovely stay, great room with everything I needed. Clean and tidy, with a nice en suite. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking little place that's fit for purpose. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location with easy access to most local places of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice, good price for centre stay .
Just a brief solo stay to attend show at The Apex. Which is a short walk away. Also close to shops etc. It was clean, comfortable & had what I needed no frills. It is pub so there was noise but no issues for me. Nice English Breakfast 8.30am only choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

6/10 Okay

dog

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would be great if you stayed here after a night out. The place was in a central location, staff were great, both Khrish and Chris , it was very clean in the room and bathroom Breakfast was ok. (one choice of time on Sunday 8:30 or 8:30, instant coffee and fry up) The reason for the low mark is:- I stayed there for somewhere to sleep but the single mattress was very poor quality so I had to sleep on the pillow also because it was a pub there were people outside my window talking laughing etc then management clearing up till 1am. Also a large Aircon or heating unit on the roof outside, rumbled on and off thoughout the night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All okay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in room 1: it is very compact but the bed was very comfortable and the room was just the right temperature. There was noise from a boiler I think but after a short while, I didn't notice it. The Full English breakfast was delicious. A great value place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, NORTHAMPTON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady who worked there 24 hours a day brilliant Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room, blood stain on shower temp dial, rusty towel wrack, stains in toilet bowl, room too hot, noisy outside room near beer garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great 2 nights stay here room was big enough and clean. A little warm but there was a fan in the room. The pair running it had only been in there 6weeks so happy with the feedback. Pub very spit and sawdust but l like that not many left but was clean, well stocked bar and seating area was nice as warm evenings. Breakfast was fab both mornings. Will stay there again definitely ✨✨✨✨✨
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times and will continue to do so on my visits to friends and family in Bury St Edmunds. A special mention for Chris who has taken over the running of Westgate. He certainly enhanced the comfort and enjoyment of my weekend there; with his welcoming and most professional attitude to all his guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property should be struck from any list that advertises stays. The room was no bigger than a broom cupboard and when we went to shower we discovered that there was no hot water. We obviously complained only to be told that they were having a new boiler installed and dint know when there would be any hot water. This had obviously been preplaned so any guests that were booked in should have been warned about this. We cancelled our booking and found other accommodation. This was without doubt the worst accommodation that we have ever come accross. AVOID
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FERGUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Westgate review
Nice room, easy accrss to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024