The Guinness Arms

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

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Restaurant
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room, Accessible
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bury St Edmunds

At The Guinness Arms, you'll be 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Lackford Lakes. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Bury St Edmunds inn include Larkwood Trout Fishery and Fuller's Mill Garden.

What's nearby

  • West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lackford Lakes - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • The Apex - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Greene King Brewery - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Ickworth House - 20 min drive - 22.9 km

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
  • ‪Crumbs Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Guinness Arms

Inn in Bury St Edmunds with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Guinness Arms offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Guinness Arms?

The Guinness Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guinness Arms?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guinness Arms on 19 Oct 2025 start from AU$245.76, 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 parking available at The Guinness Arms?

Yep, The Guinness Arms has a free self car park.

Does The Guinness Arms serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Guinness Arms?

No, The Guinness Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Guinness Arms?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Guinness Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.