The White Lion Hotel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 7.9
Rated good

About this property

The White Lion is a traditional hotel opposite Aldeburgh’s shingle beach, where wooden huts line the shore. Guests can enjoy fresh seafood, free Wi-Fi, and some of the rooms have far-reaching sea views. The privately owned hotel offers excellent service and menus made from fresh Suffolk produce. You can dine in the informal beach-facing bar, with its real ales, or the oak-panelled restaurant. With its warm atmosphere and good food, The White Lion is a wonderful seaside hideaway. A variety of walking trails surround the area, and Snape Maltings Concert Hall is a 10-minute drive away. Tennis at the Country Club, and golf on the established James Braid course can be arranged at nearby Thorpeness. There is also space for free parking on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was excellent. The breakfast was over cooked, but The service and tea coffee and toast were very good.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, good size quiet room. Good shower, Adequate breakfast, Friendly staff, Convenient parking.”
Terry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent but the coffee was over brewed, Dinner was ok but the thai curry was over wet and the actual food in the curry was very small, not somthing we would choose again also the waitress didnt react well to a complaint.”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were a bit small but adequate. Food was great!”
Jean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were excellent. Rooms comfortable. Meals excellent”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel was clean, staff were professional and friendly. Breakfast was amazing and fresh with plenty of choice. There was plenty of parking amd perfect for what we wanted. Would definitely stay again.”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast - excellent Room - comfortable & with good view out over the seafront.”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent. The only thing that let it down was the coffee. It was so weak and tasteless. The tea was fine. All in all very good. The only disappointment with the room is that there is no information pack, even a pen and paper. Could...”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location and comfort. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, free parking and comfortable ambiance…….”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Sea Spice
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Brasserie
  • Cuisine
    British • French • Italian
  • Open for
    Lunch • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The White Lion Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Multiple bookings of 5 or more rooms will be subject to different terms and conditions.

Bookings over a certain value may be subject to additional deposits and cancellation policies.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.