Places to stay in Wherstead, Suffolk

Wherstead is a village and a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk. Wherstead village lies 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Ipswich on the Shotley peninsula. It is in the Belstead Brook electoral division of Suffolk County Council. Local restaurants include Beefeater - Oyster Reach, Suffolk Food Hall, Samford Restaurant, and The Cookhouse.

The center of Wherstead ( which is at is longitude 1°8'18.127 and latitude 52°1'22.020 ) is located 3 miles away from Ipswich, 4 miles away from Sproughton, 5 miles away from Hintlesham and 6 miles away from Kesgrave.

Available Wherstead lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Wherstead.

Wherstead Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Wherstead
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Get the best of both worlds at the Premier Inn Hotel Ipswich South: thrills and spills by day, peace and quiet by night. Set just off the A14, you're in prime position for exploring Suffolk. And, if you're here on work, we're near to local businesses too.
Bourne Hill, Wherstead
Wherstead, Suffolk
Photograph of Premier Inn, Ipswich
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Ipswich:

Location, location, location! Close to Ipswich town centre and seconds from the A14 and A12, Premier Inn Hotel Ipswich South East puts you in a great spot for exploring Suffolk. And, if you're here for work, you'll find many business destinations on your doorstep too.
3 Augusta Close, Ransomes Euro Park
Ipswich, Suffolk
Photograph of Premier Inn, Ipswich
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 3 miles away in Ipswich:

Watch the world drift by at the Premier Inn Hotel Ipswich Town Centre (Quayside). Just opposite the quayside, you'll be in a great spot for messing about on the river, wandering around town, or visiting the region's businesses.
33 Key Street
Ipswich, Suffolk
Photograph of Holiday Inn Ipswich, Ipswich
Listing updated 2026

Approx 3 miles away in Ipswich:

Comfortable Ipswich hotel with a health club..
London Road
Ipswich, Suffolk

Wherstead Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Westwood Caravan Park

Approx 5 miles away in Bucklesham:

Westwood Caravan Park situated just outside the picturesque village of Bucklesham in Suffolk. A family-run 90 pitch caravan park that welcomes Caravans and Motorhomes.
Old Felixstowe Road
Bucklesham, Suffolk
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Priory Park

Approx 5 miles away in Ipswich:

Priory Park offers the perfect opportunity to own your own bolthole country retreat or perhaps the setting for you to make that lifestyle change to a slower pace in idyllic surroundings.
Nacton
Ipswich, Suffolk
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Wherstead

Photograph of Mazhen, Ipswich
Mazhen

Issacs ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). From coffee or breakfast, to cocktails and dinner. A drink with friends, a big night out or the perfect celebration. At Isaacs we have the perfect mix for an experience to remember. www.isaaclord.org Link

Restaurant At Swallow Belstead Brook Hotel ( Dining / Other ). The Oak paneled and historic Manor Restaurant serves contemporary British food with fresh ingredients, crafted with flair. The Garden Bar serves more traditional bar meals with a selection of comforting food. All meals are available through room serviceOur leisure facilities are a real oasis in the modern business traveller's world. An indoor tropical setting with large heated pool, sauna, steam-room, Jacuzzi and an air-conditioned and well equipped gymn. The Leisure Club is supplemented with the services of our Mind, Body & Soul Spa treatments and with a Solarium www.swallow-hotels.com Link

Mazhen ( / Turkish ). Located at 11 Duke Street, Ipswich, 3 miles from the center of Wherstead. MAHZEN Restaurant offers simple yet brilliantly executed Mediterranean dishes in the heart of Ipswich. It is the culmination of simple creative ideas and a passion for food, drink and entertainment. Carefully chosen fresh marinated meats, fish and vegetables skewered and grilled over hot charcoals by our experienced chefs. www.mahzenrestaurant.co.uk Link

The Waterfront Bar Bistro ( Dining / Bistro / Grill ). Located at 15 Regatta Quay, Ipswich, 3 miles from the center of Wherstead. Our goal here at The Waterfront Bar Bistro is to achieve a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We aim to be the go-to place to meet with loved ones and colleagues to eat some great food or enjoy a drink or two. We welcome pre-theatre diners. We don’t intend to be too formal but aim to ensure all guests feel special and enjoy themselves. waterfrontbistroipswich.co.uk Link

Beefeater - Oyster Reach ( Dining / Seafood ). Get the best of both worlds at the Premier Inn Hotel Ipswich South: thrills and spills by day, peace and quiet by night. Set just off the A14, you're in prime position for exploring Suffolk. And, if you're here on work, we're near to local businesses too. You could feed the animals at Jimmy's Farm or fill up on romance at Wolverstone Hall. Then step out on the town in Ipswich. And, if it's the right time of year, don't miss the World Hot Rod Championships and banger racing at Foxhall Stadium. After a (quite literally) smashing day, return and recharge in our tasty restaurant and comfy beds.

Suffolk Food Hall ( Dining / Bakery ). Suffolk Food Hall is delighted to be one of the best local food venues. As Suffolk farmers, we are proud to provide you with much of the fantastic food produced locally. A host of activities at Suffolk Food Hall ensure that you experience quality, local, food with all its provenance, in everything that we do. www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk Link