Featuring a leisure club and indoor swimming pool, this hotel is 6 minutes’ drive from the A14 in suburban Ipswich. The Belstead Brook Muthu Hotel is built around a 16th Century hunting lodge, with extensive lawned gardens and its own restaurant and bar. Each bedroom at the Belstead Brook comes traditionally decorated with an en-suite bathroom. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, and a trouser press. The hotel offers spa and beauty treatments in the leisure club, which must be booked prior to arrival. There is a large indoor pool, sauna, steam room and solarium, as well as a fully equipped gym. A full English breakfast is on available each morning. Manor Restaurant serves contemporary English cuisine with a modern twist of Mediterranean, as well as cocktails and wines from around the world. The centre of Ipswich is only 2 miles away, with shops, bars, and direct train links to London. Guests are within a 30-minute drive of many of rural Suffolk’s prettiest villages. “Dinner Bed & Breakfast rate” has a Chef's Choice 3 Course Menu for dinner

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

Galya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel is beautifully decorated, so cosy and welcoming. The staff were lovely and we were really happy that the cot we requested was ready for us upon arrival with bed sheet and a little blanket too. We always had to remind the staff about it...
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Please don't change this hotel there are many like this. People who complain about the decor etc. needing updated ignore. This hotel is unique and not carbon copy like everywhere else.
Belinda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Well needed break we have stayed here twice before staff are always friendly the facilities are good
Colette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Love the room and how luxurious they feel. Always come for the spa, the pool is amazing! Its our favourite place to stay to switch off.
Ken
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very nice and certainly very helpful staff. Pool excellent.
Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Initially we booked a "Superior double" but we found this toom to be a bit dingy TBH. Furnishings were pleasant enough, but although our room was large in size, carpets and wall paper etc could've done with being updated to make it more "up to...
Jamel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely hotel, very clean and staff where very welcoming
Hilary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely as always, staff welcoming and very attentive. Pool.was lovely.
Debra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our room was amazing. Quiet, comfortable and spacious.
Sean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The "package" evening meal was exceptional, both quality and value. I had the whitebait starter and seabass main.

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Room type
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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2 single beds
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Manor
  • Cuisine
    European

House rules

Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. That's about US$269. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are advised to book spa treatments in advance to avoid disappointment. Treatments can be booked by contacting the hotel directly.

If an evening meal is required, guests are advised to book a table in advance. Reservations at the Manor Restaurant can be made by contacting the hotel directly.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note, there is an additional GBP 20.00 fee for the usage of the Leisure Club after your check-out at the property.

Please note that only the single rooms have a walk-in shower.

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Please be advised of the following holiday hours for our facilities:

24th, 25th, & 26th December 2025

1st January 2026

Leisure Club: Operational from 09:00 to 17:00 (Gym open 24 hours).

Restaurant (25th December): Serving food until 17:00, with the bar closing at 19:00.

Restaurant and Bar: Operating as normal on all other days.

We kindly advise that spa bookings are very limited at this time. To check availability, inquire about pricing, or to make a reservation, please contact the hotel directly. Payment will be required at the time of booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.