The Guinness Arms

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

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room, Accessible
Deluxe Double Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
The Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP28 6PS
  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fuller's Mill Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lackford Lakes
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • RAF Mildenhall (MHZ)

Room options

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bury St Edmunds

At The Guinness Arms, you'll be 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Lackford Lakes. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Bury St Edmunds inn include Larkwood Trout Fishery and Fuller's Mill Garden.

What's nearby

  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village - 3 min drive
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 14 min drive
  • The Apex - 14 min drive
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 15 min drive
  • Ickworth House - 17 min drive

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

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. 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 bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 to 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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 20 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 12.5 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 to 17 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 12.5 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Guinness Arms?

The Guinness Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guinness Arms?

As of 3 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guinness Arms on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$209.66, 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 parking available at The Guinness Arms?

Yep, The Guinness Arms has a free self car park.

Does The Guinness Arms serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Guinness Arms?

No, The Guinness Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Guinness Arms?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Guinness Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Guinness Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 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

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Sigmund

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic. Clean quiet with a luxury feel and attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in The Kenelm Room which was absolutely outstanding. The room was spotless and beautifully decorated. The ceiling had a skylight where you could look up to see the stars and watch planes from the local RAF base fly over. There was a good selection of complimentary drinks incl fresh coffee, bottled water and fresh milk alongside nice biscuits and a selection of teas. The water from the shower had excellent pressure and there were a lovely selection of toiletries available if you needed them as well as shaving equipment and dentistry sets. The bed was extremely comfortable and the pillows were perfect to ensure that a good nights sleep was had by all. We enjoyed an exquisitely cooked evening meal with a fabulous array of wines and an excellent selection of spirits also on offer. Breakfast was equally as good and everything was hot and well presented. Lucy the manager was warm and accommodating as was Amy and not forgetting Josh (waiter) who was exceptionally polite and courteous. The Guinness Arms went far beyond my expectations and I was more than impressed. Well done all of you 😀
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay the staff are brilliant
What a great stay! Rooms are well appointed, love the decor. Plenty of in room refreshments to choose from. Good internet, iron etc. Great nights sleep, lovely and quiet. Parking is easy, the bar area is cosy and chilled. Restaurant has good food, evening meal fantastic, lunch (a Guinness burger) was probably the best ive had. The staff really make this place shine, very attentive and helpful. Ill definitely stay again, although this was for business in the area, the stay was actually a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sigmund

Super clean, comforting, and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
We absolutely loved it. Such a beautiful room and they go the extra. Pub is lovely too. Will certainly be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking, quite area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Burke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property--beautiful, traditional, clean throughout. Our room (Daphne) was perfect for our twelve-day stay. While we didn't take every meal there, we had many dinners and breakfasts and each was wonderful. Fresh, locally sourced (their own estate), and deliciously prepared. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. One of the cleanest hotels I’ve had the pleasure of staying in. Rooms look like the images on the website. Very comfortable bed, aircon if needed. Restaurant/Bar - great choice of drinks and food. Food was great value and quality. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great pub food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor really good and high quality. A pleasure to stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Declan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning, good food, easy parking, quiet, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabita

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

8/10 Good

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round proposition ,particularly the staff who all went out of their way to enhance our stay at the Guinness Arms.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eclectic but stylish lodgings.
Amazing individual courtyard style rooms close to the pub/restaurant. Shower was broken which was dull but all other aspects made this worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024