Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Alma Inn & Dining Rooms offers pet-friendly accommodations adjacent to The Pier in Harwich, 1312 feet from the town center. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at historic Harwich or the beer garden. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You can play darts at the inn. University of Essex is 17 mi from Alma Inn & Dining Rooms. Colchester is 19 mi from the property, while Walton-on-the-Naze is 15 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Harwich
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Timo
    Germany Germany
    The entire experience was fantastic. Pet friendly, I was able to stay with my dog at the Alma Inn and also allowed to bring him everywhere with me - for dinner and breakfast. The room was great, I had a courtyard view, and it was spotless,...
  • Sonya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great English breakfast, lovely bar, love the quirky bedrooms, a real treasure. We'll be back!
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel/restaurant was straight out of a Dickens novel. The feel of the place was very English. A movie set. The staff matched the vibe.
  • Terence
    Canada Canada
    The best inn I have ever stayed inn! It's a 1500s building and it is gorgeous and fascinating inside. So much to look at, lovingly and tastefully restored and preserved. See pics. Fantastic staff. I didn't use the pub / restaurant but it looked...
  • Anushe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We got in late on a Friday evening, very friendly welcome by manager. Lovely room with adjoining room for our daughter. Warm & cosy, nice bathroom. Comfortable beds. The next morning, another very friendly member of staff showed us to breakfast,...
  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very friendly and helpful, room very clean. Comfortable bed and a big fan as weather was hot! Fish lunch was delicious and so was the breakfast.
  • Anthony
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Quirky room in an old pub. Super friendly staff. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I've stayed 3 times at The Alma. The rooms are great and comfortable, the food is outstanding, including breakfast and in the pub restaurant, and the beer is perfect too.
  • E
    E
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They all went out of their way to make our stay just that bit more special. Staff was so nice, my two friends thought I already knew them and that it was all set up in advance ☺️ Food and wine excellent! The three of us all enjoy good food, and...
  • Tsukiko
    Japan Japan
    Historical building, nice staff, great food, excellent location.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Parking facilities?

    On street avalible for free.Small carpark on Kings Head st First come first served, free. on the Quay pay at meter.
    Answered on 16 September 2020
  • Do you serve food xmas day?

    Sorry i give the staff that one day off a year. nick
    Answered on 29 October 2022
  • Do you offer an evening meal. Could you send me a menu? Are there places for an evening english meal close by.

    Our kitchen is open everyday from 12 - 8pm a menu can be found online or on our social media but we do have specials that change everyday.
    Answered on 15 July 2021
  • hello, I would like to double check with you about pets before booking a room in your hotel. are pets allowed (I have a dog and a cat)?

    Yes, pets are no problem there is a chare of £10 for them to stay (per stay, not per animal or per night) to cover the additional cleaning a room requires.
    Answered on 4 September 2023
  • does the rooms have a hair dryer?

    Hi, yes they do.
    Answered on 6 August 2021
  • Is there step free access?

    Good evening, our building is 400 years old and unfortunately there are lots of stairs and steps. Which are steep and narrow. Sorry if this causes any..
    Answered on 20 June 2022
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Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Alma Inn
    • Cuisine
      British • Seafood • Steakhouse • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Lambard's Salt House
    • Cuisine
      British • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Alma Inn & Dining Rooms
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Polish

House rules
Alma Inn & Dining Rooms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

FAQs about Alma Inn & Dining Rooms

  • Guests staying at Alma Inn & Dining Rooms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
  • Alma Inn & Dining Rooms has 2 restaurants:

    • Lambard's Salt House
    • Alma Inn
  • Alma Inn & Dining Rooms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach
    • Themed dinners
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Alma Inn & Dining Rooms is 1,300 feet from the center of Harwich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Alma Inn & Dining Rooms is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Alma Inn & Dining Rooms include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
  • The prices at Alma Inn & Dining Rooms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Alma Inn & Dining Rooms is popular with guests booking family stays.