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The Rising Sun

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Front of property – evening/night
Garden
Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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91 W Town Rd, Backwell, West Town, Bristol, England, BS48 3BH
  • Place, Frenchay Village Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashton Court Country Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

About the area

Bristol

A luxury stay in Bristol awaits you at The Rising Sun. You'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Frenchay Village Museum and 5.9 km (3.6 mi) from Noah's Ark Zoo Farm. Highlights at this inn include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and luggage storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Bristol inn include Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and University of Bristol.
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What's nearby

  • Frenchay Village Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Noah's Ark Zoo Farm - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Clevedon Village Farmers Market - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ashton Court Country Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Ashton Court Mansion - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Nailsea & Backwell Station - 19 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Noggins Old Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Ritazza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Livro Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Rising Sun

Luxury inn with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury The Rising Sun also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Bristol inn is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Rising Sun offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Rising Sun Hotel Backwell
Rising Sun Backwell
Rising Sun Inn Backwell
Rising Sun Inn Bristol
Rising Sun Bristol
The Rising Sun Inn
The Rising Sun Bristol
The Rising Sun Inn Bristol

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Rising Sun?

The Rising Sun offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Rising Sun?

Yep, The Rising Sun has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Rising Sun?

The closest beach to The Rising Sun is Sand Bay Beach (15.3 km).

What makes The Rising Sun a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Rising Sun.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rising Sun?

No, The Rising Sun does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rising Sun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Rising Sun?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Rising Sun, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Rising Sun Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal place before flying from Bristol airport. Room was excellent and the staff superb. Would certainly use again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food with gluten free iptions - available all day. Lovely spacious room and bathroom and staff were most welcoming and helpful. The only downside was road noise - our room was roadside and we stayed saturday night. Maybe it would be quieter mid week tho i dont know. Otherwise a great inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was great and the price was very competitive for the surrounding area. They allow as to arrange late check in and late check out, although it took quite a few calls and they still knocked on the door whilst I was doing my interview. We also had a few issues ordering breakfast but in the end it arrived and it was really great. Overall, I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Derick

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Very helpful staff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

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

The Rising Sun

This was an overnight stay while working locally and this place was chosen for its location and the fact that it’s a pub as well. The room was nice but could do with some TLC but I was very comfortable. The bar area was a little cold but I soon warmed up with the lovely food that was on offer and the staff were really friendly and helpful which is why I would recommend this place to others thinking of staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great place

Lovely accommodation and great food / drink
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were large and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Mark the manager does a great job good leader. Proximity to airport is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Business stay

Lovely place and room. Good food. Clean and comfortable. High quality room.
Great breakfast and awesome coffee
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Lovely pub, great place to stay

Very comfortable room, nicely decorated, good temperature (not too hot, not too cold). Staff all very pleasant, must say massive thank you to the manager who was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Rising Sun

Lovely pub with comfortable room. Friendly staff and nice beer. I was greeted with a warm welcome and escorted to my room. Tea/coffee making facilities were present and fresh milk available on request in the bar. I only had breakfast once but it was tasty and well presented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

jayne, Yeovil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at 8.45pm there was only a young lad there waiting with our key. Apparently the owners had done a moonlight flit and left everything to be sorted out by the young man who honestly did his best. There was no food on offer as they had closed the pub. The room was very clean and very comfortable (thank goodness). Limited coffee and tea facilities though. They had a lot of maintenance people there the next day which was a bit noisy. Such a shame as it has the makings of a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Disliked: Staff & service

Fair

Short stay otherwise would have complained x very smelly room on arrival with windows wide open. I know petty but only teabags in room, no coffee and on going down stairs to restaurant on asking young man looked at me like i had 2 heads and asked me to buy a coffee. Have to pass through dish washing and kitchen to get to out of way door to upto room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The new menu was very limited with not a lot of choose from. The starter we ordered cam with garlic but there was no mention of garlic on the menu when i pointed this out we were offered a replacement but were told that the chef prepares them before hand and a new one would need to be prepared and it would take a bit of time . At the end of the meal the waitress said ,thank you for your patience, i a very condescending way like it was all my fault . We did notice several meals being returned to the kitchen ,Having looked on line the food on there is nothing like what is served .The room was very nice but for the plug in the sink did not work so we had to leave the tap running to get a wash . I wont be staying there again its such a shame its a nice looking place .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed at the Rising Sun a handful of times and it was always so great, they have had new management since my last visit a couple of months ago and that now really shows in the hygiene of the room and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022