Family Friendly Hotels in Suffolk

Family Friendly Hotels in Suffolk

With so many activities, great days out, and things to do, Suffolk is a perfect choice for a family holiday. Ride a steam train at Mid-Suffolk Light Railways, enjoy Pleasurewood Hills, spend a day at the beaches of Southwold --these Hotels offer family friendly accommodation for a great Suffolk holiday.



Imagine taking the family on a break away to the beach - the kids can build sandcastles, splash about in the sea and indulge in an ice-cream or some traditional fish and chips – all while Mum and Dad relax in the sun. The peaceful and unspoilt seaside town of Aldeburgh is home to The Brudenell Hotel, offering you the opportunity to make that family holiday dream a reality.



The 42-roomed Bru is a haven of relaxation, offering wonderful views of the sea and the River Alde, and is the perfect base for the family to explore the coast and country – either by foot or by bicycle. The RSPB Havergate Island nature reserve is close by, and there is sailing on the River Alde. If you are a music-loving family, a trip to Snape Maltings music hall is sure to impress, with its varying performances of both classical and new music, including the Aldeburgh Festival of Music and Arts. After a long, active day, families may return to The Bru to enjoy a meal of traditional and seasonal produce in its two AA rosette-awarded restaurant before stumbling just a few feet back into the luxury of their beds – only to wake up refreshed to begin another fun-packed day!

For more information please see our guide to the lovely town of Aldeburgh, and Aldeburgh Music.



On the subject of history, Lavenham is a beautiful medieval town, with timber-framed houses and lots of atmosphere. It is the best preserved medieval village in Britain so if your children are studying history this is the place to bring it to life. The Swan at Lavenham is a great choice for top family accommodation as they have family rooms and welcome children. Although this is a timber framed 15th Century Hotel it is robust enough to cope with the most energetic of children!

Family Friendly Hotels in Suffolk

A short walk from the River Ore, near Orford Ness and Orford Castle, is the fabulous The Crown and Castle, a 16th century Inn with modern facilities. With an emphasis on friendly customer service and a restaurant using local Suffolk food, this is a perfect choice for a combination of history and family fun. Run by the legendry Hotel Inspector, Ruth Watson, and her husband, you can expect the highest standards.

Inland, towards Constable country is the renowned The Crown Inn in Stoke by Nayland which also has a strong reputation for its food. The Crown Inn has family rooms available, with the beautiful countryside of Dedham Vale nearby making it an excellent base to explore the landscape that inspired one of Suffolk's greatest painters.

Days Inn Haverhill is also conveniently located, this time for Cambridge, Duxford, Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds, making it a wonderful base for exploring the West of Suffolk area and Cambridge.

Ramada Bury St Edmunds features 67 bedrooms, including singles, doubles, twins, family rooms with interconnecting doors.


Framlingham Crown Hotel with Reubens Bar and Grill is only 5 minutes walk from the English Heritage Framlingham Castle, and only a short way from the coast.

Enjoy the outdoors in Woodbridge and Ufford Park Hotel, Golf, and Spa. With full spa facilities, a large gymnasium, a golf course, and plenty of space to play, there's something for everyone in the family at Ufford Park.



Milsoms Hotel and Restaurant in Dedham offers the best of the Suffolk countryside, as well as family friendly service, including children's menus from their AA rosette award winning menu.

The Bildeston Crown offers family rooms and a children's menu, as well as several great offers and tasting menus for grown ups.

Suffolk Family Friendly Hotels

Southwold is a great place for a family holiday, with scenic villages nearby, stunning coastlines and great beaches. Sutherland House Hotel and Restaurant, Crown Hotel, and The Swan Hotel in Southwold are all great choices if you're looking for rooms for the whole family for a seaside holiday.



Kesgrave Hall (above) loves children--as long as they're well behaved! With great grounds for kids to play on, and fantastic food for the whole family, you can relax the moment you turn into the driveway.



Pleasurewood Hills is a great day out for the kids, and
The Fishers Hotel, Pakefield is a comfortable 3 star Hotel close by. The Hotel has plenty of outside space and is close to the beach at Pakefield so a great choice for all the family (and you can take your dog too)

So whether it's a historic trek, a trip to the countryside, wild rollercoasters at Pleasurewood Hills, or just a simple getaway for the family, there are plenty of Family Friendly Hotels in Suffolk.