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The Westgate

Property class: 4

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and picnic tables, a car parked nearby, and a stone wall in the background.
A pool table in a room with wooden walls and ceiling, a jukebox, and a poster on the wall.
A pub with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and a television mounted above it.
A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.
A room with two wooden beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Explore the area

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Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD
  • Place, The Apex
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St Edmundsbury Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A small, single-bed room with a window, a curtain, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bury St Edmunds

At The Westgate you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of St Mary's Church and St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Bury St Edmunds inn include Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery and The Athenaeum.
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What's nearby

  • The Apex - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Athenaeum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Greene King Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 15 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corn Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Nutshell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪No 5 Angel Hill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harriets Tearoom - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Westgate

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Bury St Edmunds inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Westgate offers 6 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Westgate?

Yep, The Westgate has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Westgate?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westgate on 6 Nov 2026 start from AU$208, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The Westgate?

No, The Westgate does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Westgate?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Westgate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Westgate?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Westgate Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 446 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing and the staff really good and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff and a very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal town centre location, helpful staff, good English breakfast. Parking in rear pub yard can be tricky.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub was ideal as we were going to the theatre royal. It is convenient for the abbey gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room good , staff great and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pub was very run down unfortunately . The sheets and towels were clean and the beds actually very comfy Staff were very pleasant and polite . We only went back to the pub to sleep . We decided to skip the breakfast so can’t comment .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location, nice manager and staff. Room was small and clean but unable to open windows, so very stuffy. Single room could do with an uplift. If the windows would open, it would make a big difference. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A small, but adequate, clean room and shower room, with temperature controlled shower: (it's becoming a necessity. :) ). The towels and bath mat were also of high quality. The breakfast was OK, and there was parking around the back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property seems to be in need of some renovation. The staff were very nice and enjoyed a laugh and joke. Breakfast was good. But at 7-30am way too early. The locals that were in there were more than happy to talk to us. Parking very difficult. Overall a better stay than we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was too hot in the room, and there was just one pedestal fan available. Outside it was really nice in the evening at around 17-20 whereas in the room, it felt like above 25. Otherwise, it was really nice, everything was clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but very clean including bedding and ensuite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a brilliant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed, decent shower. Good cooked breakfast. Friendly staff and friendly locals in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a great breakfast on my first morning, but for my second/last night, they forgot to be around to prepare my breakfast... Nevertheless, helpful and friendly staff. A very convenient stay in the old, centre of Bury, much enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single room was adequate for a one night stay. furniture was a bit dated and could go with updating. Breakfast was good, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in, parking, and a great breakfast. within walking distance to shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful, understanding and friendly especially when responding to our needs and requests. The bar was well stocked with an extensive range off beers and linked well with the tables outside. The breakfast was specific to our wishes and appeared to be so for other guests. The pizzas were good. In general, the property was poorly maintained. The shower leaked at the shower unit when in use thus always wasting water. The shower door was broken and had to be handled carefully to close and open it. The show doors had not been cleaned for a very long time. On the last day, we waited until 9:15 for breakfast but as none came so we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

The room we had was over the bar and the music was intolerable .too many stairs up and down for older people. We had to leave and stay elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was very comfortable. Shower was powerful, bathroom clean. Walls, however are very thin, you can even hear people snoring. My room was just above the smoking area outside, which set the smoke alarm off. I came downstairs at 7.45 am, all doors were locked, so I couldn't have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but nice room for the price and convenient to town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our overnight stay at The Westgate and would happily stay again. Centrally located and lots to see in the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, tasty breakfast. Does what it says on the tin. Value stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025