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The Golden Key

3.0 star property
The Golden Key offers an idyllic breakfast setting where families can gather for enjoyable meals and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere

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Travelers find a warm breakfast waiting at The Golden Key, where children are welcome to dine at the on-site restaurant. The property provides free WiFi throughout public areas, a sunny terrace perfect for relaxing, and a bar serving refreshing drinks.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Saxmundham is home to The Golden Key. Aldeburgh Golf Club and Thorpeness Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Lonely Farm Country Park. Leiston Leisure Centre and Easton Farm Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Saxmundham travel guide
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Map
Priory Road, Saxmundham, England, IP17 1SA

What's nearby

  • The Tidemill at Woodbridge, Suffolk.
    Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Southwold beach huts on the Promenade; Shutterstock ID 245957998
    Southwold Beach
    29 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront showing a bay or harbor and night scenes
    Ipswich Waterfront
    37 min drive - 24.6 miles
  • Norfolk Broads black and white windmill landscape
    Norfolk Broads
    41 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Snape Maltings
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Malt
    8 min walk
  • The Diner At Bentwaters
    8 min drive
  • The Poachers Pocket
    8 min drive
  • River View Café & Bar
    10 min walk
  • The White Horse
    8 min drive

About this property

The Golden Key

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace and a bar at The Golden Key. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Golden Key include amenities, such as WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.0 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Golden Key Saxmundham
The Golden Key Saxmundham
The Golden Key Bed & breakfast
The Golden Key Bed & breakfast Saxmundham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Key pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.0 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Golden Key?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Golden Key?

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Golden Key?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Golden Key located?

Situated in Saxmundham, this bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Snape Maltings and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Suffolk Coast and Heaths. Saxmundham Museum and Aldeburgh Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Golden Key Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the Golden Key

Really nice room, host was very helpful and pleasant and food in the restaurant was very good. Great location and lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were very good at there job and very helpfull they told us the best walks the food was great and so was the breakfast i will def stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golden short stay

Lovely pub good host a really enjoyable short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely located friendly pub atmosphere. Charming room - only bumped head on low beams once. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golden Key Snape

We were doing the Suffolk coastal path so this was a convenient stop. That said it was very good and we would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 night family stay at the Golden Key b&b

We stayed 3 nights at the Golden Key b&v and it is such a lovely place. Our room was spotless and atmospheric with exposed wooden beans and brick work. It had its own building entrance. The pub below was also great, beautifully designed and the food was amazing. We had breakfast and dinner there every day and it was always really yummy (also plenty of it). All the staff were very friendly. The location for local walks and trips is also perfect. Definitely would stay again. Thank you Golden key!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant stay, but please note my remarks.

Friendly, helpful staff. Large, clean room. Dog friendly. Well-kept Adnams real ale. Good breakfast apart from the first day, when it was inedible after a long wait. The staff vacuumed during breakfast on some days instead of before or afterwards. I would also suggest that the chef and his associated staff do not visibly sit by the back door and smoke, which also drifts into the pub. Go to a private area instead. It doesn't give a good impression. Overall a pleasant stay, but please note my remarks for next time. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

It is an excellent place to stay, the room was very comfortable and the food really good. The staff were very helpful and made me feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, lovely clean rooms and good breakfast, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Pub with Great Food

Spent two nights at The Golden Keys, lovely friendly staff and great food. The pub is in a lovely location close to Snape Maltings. The accommodation had a separate entrance from the pub which was comfortable and full of character, with a great bath and shower. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very old pub that has accommodation so be prepared for quirky details such as sloping floors and ceilings. Our room was spotless and the bathroom was very modern and beautifully decorated. The bath had a shower over it and the water pressure was very good. The bed was very comfortable. I think a little attention to detail in the room would have made a difference the main issue was the hooks on both of the curtain rails were broken so the curtains did not close or hang properly. Dinner was had in the restaurant and the service was exemplary, it was the nicest meal I have had in a long time so I commend the chef and staff. I would definitely recommend their steak night. Breakfast time was a little haphazard and lacked a little organisation but the staff were friendly. There was a menu for the cooked breakfast but it wasn’t made obvious that there were other options such as orange juice or porridge. Cereal, fresh fruit, yoghurt or toast options were a mystery as to if we could have had them or not which we would have liked but the cooked breakfast was beautifully presented, freshly cooked and very tasty. I would definitely stay here again thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suffolk wedding

Nice overnight pub for a wedding. Lovely characterful room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nobody there when we arrived to check in as pub was closed, had to come back 90 minutes later, make sure you arrive before 3 or after 5:30 p.m.. Room was nothing like the one pictured, lots of character with the beams but difficult to move around without banging your head. Noise from the pipes in the night. Good breakfast, friendly staff. Child's bed very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, good clean, comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky old pub with lots of character. Friendly staff and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MR CJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful stay at excellent pub

Lovely hotelmin excellent location.Staff polite friendly and hard working,food and coffee! Excellent,lovely located pub with modern chic but quirky bedroom and very well decorated en suite Parking on site , excellent location to visit Snape, Aldeburgh and nearby locations.Highly recommend and will go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

S&R, He

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, very friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

cute pub good hiking trails

Loved the location, great food at the pub and cute room for what we needed. Small downside- bring eye masks as there is an emergency light by the steps that can’t turn off and is super bright. also there is a kettle in the room but no tea or mugs likely due to COVID so glad we brought our own :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant staff lovely room and good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket trevlig pub med härlig stämning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK, but quirky and not perhaps in a good way.

The food (evening meal an breakfast) was good and the bed was comfortable but the arrangement of the attic bedroom meant it was almost impossible for me not to bang my head on the ceiling when getting into or out of bed, and I'm not very tall! Also, the water in the shower stopped flowing suddenly and would not restart. We reported these things to the staff when checking out and, to their credit, they were sympathetic and knocked money off our bill for the inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm room. Friendly staff. Good location for Snape Maltings concerts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The potential for this property has not quite been reached. The room we had was lovely but all through the night a persistent noise like some sort of fan kept us from sleeping deeply. The staff had not been alerted to the fact that we required breakfast and did not arrive on site until 9.20 a.m. This with a check out time of 10 a.m. Disappointed we decided not to stay on. Up side. Excellent dinner the night before and dog was welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Charmingly quirky

Sloping floors, exposed old beams and the most charming ambiance made this Inn a highlight. We came for the Aldeburgh Festival and rather than stay in Aldeburgh, we chose The Golden Key. It was an easy walk to the festival and a most pleasant experience at the Inn. Quiet and clean, the room was also the biggest during our two week vacation. Definitely need a car which was our only goof.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019