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The Guinness Arms

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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The Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP28 6PS
  • Place, West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Apex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ickworth House
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

Located 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village, The Guinness Arms is within a 5-minute drive of Larkwood Trout Fishery. This 3-star inn has 8 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lackford Lakes - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Apex - 16 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 17 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Ickworth House - 20 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 13 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angel's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Half Moon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Guinness Arms

Inn in Bury St Edmunds with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Guinness Arms enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.
32-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Espresso makers, hair dryers, and phones are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 6.50 to 17 for adults and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 to 17 for adults, and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Guinness Arms?

The Guinness Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near The Guinness Arms?

This inn is located in Bury St Edmunds, close to Elveden Estate, West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village, and Lackford Lakes. You'll also find Larkwood Trout Fishery and Fuller's Mill Garden within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Guinness Arms?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does The Guinness Arms feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Guinness Arms doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Guinness Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Guinness Arms?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and an espresso maker as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at The Guinness Arms?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Guinness Arms feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Guinness Arms serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Guinness Arms allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Guinness Arms for a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Guinness Arms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Guinness Arms?

The closest major airport to The Guinness Arms is Cambridge (CBG), which is 22.5 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Guinness Arms?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Guinness Arms.

Reviews

The Guinness Arms Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mantas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindaugas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was everything amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. The Guiness is very good. We were over an hour early for breakfast, but chef still made us a fabulous sausage sandwich. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely premises and good food. The staff were excellent in all aspects.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are exceptional, food was great, bar closes early 🙁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had such a lovely stay, we checked out this morning and the place was super clean, beds and pillows really comfortable and lots of coffee/teas in the room. We will definitely be staying again, super close to the town centre of Bury St Edmund’s, just a 15 min drive which was ideal for us! We paid for breakfast this morning which was really tasty and we didn’t have to trek far, just across from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we came across this little gem, the only place I've ever stayed that had no faults. It's comfortable, clean with a fabulous pub and restaurant. The staff are amazing! 10/10 rating does not seem enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 3rd stat as lovely but we had a different room and was quite small, quite tired in places and shower room awkward and small. Also noise from entryway door and stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent 10/10

Room 10/10 Staff 10/10 Food 10/10 Great place to say, friendly helpful staff, great room and excellent food. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and modern rooms, classic British pub with amazing food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Amazing building, great beer and food, lovely rooms. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024