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A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

18.3 km from Alton Water

Caroline

SAR 225

SAR 271 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush flower beds and a purple umbrella.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

2. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

16.8 km from Alton Water

Sharon

SAR 389

SAR 467 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16.8 km from Alton Water

Steve

SAR 508

SAR 609 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception desk with a B&B Hotels sign, a green armchair, and a modern interior design.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with seating, and various kitchenware displayed on shelves.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window with a view.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

4. B&B HOTEL Ipswich

8.4 km from Alton Water

Elizabeth

SAR 210

SAR 252 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A large brick building with multiple windows and a lawn in front.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, a television, and a mirror.

A spacious hallway with a piano, chairs, and potted plants.

A formal dining room with a chandelier, wooden paneling, and a red carpet.

5. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

10.8 km from Alton Water

sandra

SAR 439

SAR 527 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A Holiday Inn Express building entrance with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a bench.

6. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

13.1 km from Alton Water

Dawn

SAR 230

SAR 276 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and striped booths, framed pictures on the wall, and a bar area with a menu.

7. Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre - Quayside

8.6 km from Alton Water

Stewart

SAR 213

SAR 256 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

8. GreyFriars

18.7 km from Alton Water

Mark

SAR 526

SAR 631 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a fireplace, and a television in the background.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

9. Talbooth House & Spa

11.1 km from Alton Water

Alan

SAR 938

SAR 1,126 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and red upholstered booths, brick walls, and large windows with orange curtains.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "SALTHOUSE HOTEL" and a dock with boats.

A hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a dock with boats.

10. Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa

8.6 km from Alton Water

Cyril

SAR 607

SAR 729 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A brick building named "The Mermaid" with outdoor seating and a wooden pergola.

A reception desk with two staff members, a sign that says "Stay the night," and decorative vases with flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

11. Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

9.1 km from Alton Water

Kevin

SAR 238

SAR 286 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

12. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

19.2 km from Alton Water

Johnny

SAR 259

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A bar area with a large wheel decoration, various liquor bottles, and branded taps.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

A dining area with tables set for two, wooden chairs, and a red wall with framed pictures.

13. The Rose & Crown Free House

13.1 km from Alton Water

Chris

SAR 404

SAR 485 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a desk, and a wall-mounted TV displaying "NETFLIX".

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wall paneling, a flat-screen TV displaying 'NETFLIX', and two white doors.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble walls, and a black and gold tiled floor.

A building with a sign reading 'SARAH HOTEL' and 'RECEPTION' indicating the hotel's reception area.

14. Sarah Hotel

8.7 km from Alton Water

Josh

SAR 233

SAR 280 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.

A man sitting on a couch in a modern room with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a television.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a garden pathway lined with flowers and potted plants, outdoor seating, and a white building facade.

15. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

13.2 km from Alton Water

Helene

SAR 598

SAR 718 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a brick facade, and two large planters.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, black pendant lighting, and brick walls. Tables are set with white tablecloths and silverware.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a blue wall.

16. Novotel Ipswich

8.6 km from Alton Water

Eti

SAR 252

SAR 303 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

17. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

18.9 km from Alton Water

Patricia

SAR 218

SAR 261 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a tray of breakfast items, and a chair.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large window offering a view, and a green wall with a vertical garden.

A gazebo with a white frame and a glass dome structure with a wooden door.

18. Kingscliff Hotel

20 km from Alton Water

Mark

SAR 308

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

19. Birds Farm

15.8 km from Alton Water

Nicola

SAR 395

SAR 474 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit ceiling.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a glass facade, and a brick exterior.

A table set outdoors with breakfast items, glasses of juice, and a scenic view of a lake and greenery.

A poolside dining area with tables and chairs, a buffet stand, and a view of the pool.

20. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

18.9 km from Alton Water

Ankan

SAR 361

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Alton Water

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns	8.8 Excellent 891 reviews	View
The Crown Stoke By Nayland	9.8 Exceptional 102 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 657 reviews	View
B&B HOTEL Ipswich	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Hintlesham Hall Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 322 reviews	View

Top Alton Water Hotel Reviews

Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Team loved the pool and said they enjoyed their stay"

easyHotel Ipswich

10/10 Excellent

"Really polite staff and my room was clean and good value for money."

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lady in red who checked me in ( twice now ) is amazing member off staff! Informed me off party that night. Room was requested and given which is large and roomy . Look forward to going back"

3 bedroom accommodation in Tattingstone, near Ipswich

8/10 Good

"Nice and quiet, lovely outlook. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms throughout."

Other attractions near Alton Water

Ipswich Transport Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ipswich Transport Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Ipswich. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

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Jimmy's Farm

8.4/10 (37 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Jimmy's Farm during your stay in Wherstead. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Wherstead Park

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wherstead Park, a lovely green space in Wherstead. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Suffolk Food Hall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Suffolk Food Hall during your visit to Wherstead.

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Mistley Towers

Learn about the local history of Mistley when you take a trip to Mistley Towers. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Orwell Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Orwell Country Park, a lovely green space in Ipswich. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Brantham Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Brantham Leisure Centre during your stay in Brantham.

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Bourne Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bourne Park during your travels in Ipswich. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Alton Water?

Alton Water is located in a welcoming area of Ipswich known for its bar scene and interesting historical sites. You'll find 107 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Alton Water?

Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a marina and a full-service spa. It's located 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Alton Water. Another good option is Best Western Ipswich Hotel, located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Alton Water?

Expedia has 107 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Alton Water.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Alton Water, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Alton Water.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Alton Water?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Alton Water, click here.

What can I see and do near Alton Water?

Enjoy the outdoors at Wherstead Park, Orwell Country Park, or Bourne Park. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Jimmy's Farm, Suffolk Leisure Park, and Brantham Leisure Centre. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Suffolk Food Hall and Mistley Towers.

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Our top choices for Alton Water hotels

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

2. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

4. B&B HOTEL Ipswich

5. Hintlesham Hall Hotel

6. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

7. Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre - Quayside

8. GreyFriars

9. Talbooth House & Spa

10. Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa

11. Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns

12. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

13. The Rose & Crown Free House

14. Sarah Hotel

15. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

16. Novotel Ipswich

17. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

18. Kingscliff Hotel

19. Birds Farm

20. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

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Top Alton Water Hotel Reviews

Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel

easyHotel Ipswich

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

3 bedroom accommodation in Tattingstone, near Ipswich

Other attractions near Alton Water

Ipswich Transport Museum

Jimmy's Farm

Wherstead Park

Suffolk Food Hall

Mistley Towers

Orwell Country Park

Brantham Leisure Centre

Bourne Park

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