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The Rising Sun

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

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Front of property - evening/night
Bar (on property)
Children's play area - outdoor
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Garden
The Rising Sun offers a peaceful haven near the airport with an inviting coffee shop and verdant gardens. Kids love the playground, while adults enjoy the terrace with a firepit. Rooms have reliable WiFi, and practical amenities include luggage storage and self-parking.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the area

Located in Bristol, The Rising Sun is near the airport and near a train station. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Bristol Hippodrome Theatre, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Noah's Ark Zoo Farm and The Clifton Arcade are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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91 W Town Rd, Backwell, West Town, Bristol, England, BS48 3BH

What's nearby

  • Noah's Ark Zoo Farm - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Clifton Suspension Bridge - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • University of Bristol - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 19 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Ritazza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The George at Backwell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Maple Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noggins Old Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ring o Bells - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Rising Sun

Luxury inn near the airport
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe at The Rising Sun. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Rising Sun feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Rising Sun pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Rising Sun?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rising Sun?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Rising Sun?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Rising Sun located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury inn is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Frenchay Village Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Noah's Ark Zoo Farm and Everyone Active Stadium. Bristol and Clifton Golf Club and Ashton Court Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Nailsea & Backwell Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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The Rising Sun Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shelley

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

Andrew

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

Great place

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

6/10 Okay

Jaime

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

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

6/10 Okay

jayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Derick

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

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

Peter

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great relaxing stay

Staff were very friendly and welcoming. We chose this hotel as it is dog friendly and it certainly is. Our room was nice and spacious and the bathroom very good with plenty of room and a great shower. I was also impressed to see that there were plenty of gluten free options on the menu and the meal we had was delicious. A lovely relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherril

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022