Hotel Coco

Having had a marketing email saying they were doing afternoon tea for £14.95 during July, I popped across the road (literally) to try it out, weirdly at 1230. Well they are closed for lunch on Mondays, so a growing lad has to eat. Closed for lunch, but they are doing afternoon teas at lunchtime? Even more odd, I couldn't book on the Marco Pierre White website because the restaurant was showing as closed, but had to do it by telephone. Very strange. Having played petanque on the Felixstowe promenade all morning, I was more than ready for liquid refreshment and some sustenance. A bit of company would have been nice, but she was off watching one of her granddaughters perform some ballet. I was greeted by 18 year old Alfie, who's been here for four years (since Brook Hotel days), who was behind the bar (not a customer in sight) and told me he'd set me up at a table in the restaurant. Well I could have had ANY table, because I was the only client. Which is sad, because the selection of sandwiches, cakes and a scone with strawberry jam and pot of clotted cream were all really excellent. Sandwiches included salmon, egg, ham and mustard and three others. Cakes were especially good, the chocolate and lemon ones especially worthy of note. My liquid refreshments included two pots of Teapigs Darjeeling tea, a tasty macaron, a jug of iced water, linen napkin (I did NOT eat that!) and everything else for just £14.95. An absolute bargain in a beautifully appointed restaurant. Alfie not only served the afternoon tea, he cleared away and, presumably, was the one who switched the musak off after presenting me with the bill, which I took to be a very heavy hint that it was time to go. Highly recommended.

Wow, stayed here last night sadly only for one night. The room was spotless. Bed was so comfortable. Shower had the best water pressure. The room had everything that was needed. Reception staff were helpful and friendly. Although we didn’t get the chance to use it, the restaurant looked very busy. Also had a pub joined to the hotel which had a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return, (very soon hopefully) great value for money and not far for the beach front. Plenty of parking. Perfect place to stay

In an industry prone to staff changes, it was heartening to know that many of the staff at the hotel were long-serving and this, I feel, was reflected in the highly professional and friendly attitude of all the staff I met in my recent stay. Allied to this, the recent refurbishment of many of the rooms added to a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The Marco White restaurant and adjoining pub offered excellent food and wine and both my friends and I were highly impressed. The relatively recent addition of Andrew (Vales) as General Manager has clearly added to an already positive ambience and experience. I can recommend Hotel Coco in its entirety without reservation. In fact, 5 stars were inadequate for my stay!