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The Guinness Arms

Property class: 3

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Restaurant
A black building with a thatched roof and a sign reading "GUINNESS ARMS."
A bedroom with a bed, framed pictures, a wooden wardrobe, and a floral wallpaper.
A brick building with a tiled roof, two doors, and a small garden area with plants and outdoor seating.
A breakfast plate with bacon, eggs, and potatoes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $167
$139 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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The Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP28 6PS
  • Place, West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Larkwood Trout Fishery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fuller's Mill Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Comfort Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, framed pictures, a wooden wardrobe, and a floral wallpaper.

Superior Double Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round mirror, and a wall adorned with framed pictures.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a decorative mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

With a stay at The Guinness Arms in Bury St Edmunds, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and Larkwood Trout Fishery. .This inn is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lackford Lakes and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Fuller's Mill Garden.
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What's nearby

  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Larkwood Trout Fishery - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Fuller's Mill Garden - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Lackford Lakes - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Mildenhall and District Museum - 8 min drive - 4.7 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
  • ‪Liberty Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rumbles Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Guinness Arms

The Guinness Arms offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.
This inn features designated smoking areas and a playground.
At The Guinness Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Guinness Arms has a restaurant on site.

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per stay

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Guinness Arms Inn
The Guinness Arms Bury St Edmunds
The Guinness Arms Inn Bury St Edmunds

The Guinness Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room features above expectations and excellent cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel/pub. Will definitely be using again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable hotel, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, good food, quiet area. This is my second visit and I will saty again when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing find, cosy pub, gorgeous rooms, food was incredible we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just what we needed and the food menu was strong. Staff were are lovely. The outdoor space was fabulous too, especially for the kids
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rxcellent room, food very good. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful flying visit, beautiful location, stunning accommodation, friendly staff and dog friendly. Just fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room such lovely friendly staff lovely dinner - perfect over night stay would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful. The rooms were gorgeous and the staff were so happy and helpful. Will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, great breakfast, and great dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just perfect 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great pub food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay excellent, air conditioned rooms , nice location , lovely food , I would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd stay and just as wonderful, had a lovely breakfast and the air conditioning was most welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little pub with rooms, only down side I slept on the lower floor and big foot was in the room above and woke me up through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and modern rooms, classic British pub with amazing food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is amazing and the food is delicious as always
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay. Friendly staff, food good and the room was as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Great evening meal and breakfast, would stay or visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would have been perfect but the air con wasn't working and we had no hot water in the morning either due to a boiler issue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026