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White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh

White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh
White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh – Aldeburgh
White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh – Aldeburgh
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:30 AM

About White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh

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-paneled 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.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 604 reviews
  • Engine customer May 2026

    Breakfast and dinner very good Staff very pleasant Room ok but bed too hard for me and pillows too full Softer bed

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    Staff was very helpful when I was suddenly taken ill. Arranged for an unplanned extra night, brought up a snack, stored my luggage in reception while I was at the hospital.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    The room was quite small but decent. Breakfast and staff were lovely and the location could not be better. The bed comfortable but the overall standard was not as expected. Very simple but clean which is important. OK for a couple of nights but would not want to stay longer than that.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Waiting 30 minutes to be served breakfast. TV kept breaking up. Not really value for the money we paid-over £--- a night, would have expected more.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Excellent breakfast included in our bed & breakfast deal. The staff were great, very friendly. We have stayed in the White Lion several times and enjoy the location of the hotel, the lounge is very comfortable and the rooms are good. On this visit we had quite a walk to our room on the first floor, which involved some steps up and down along the corridor, which wasn't ideal.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Great location friendly staff The bathroom was very small

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Seafront location with seaview room. Room small for £250 per night.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The staff were all lovely, the room was comfortable and clean and the food was very good indeed. When we arrived I was a bit uncertain as the outside is looking a bit shabby, but you would expect that being so close to the sea with the North East wind!

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The staff were all very helpful and made our stay at the hotel very pleasant. The breakfast was waitress service with a wide choice of food in the light airy dining room. The room was very comfortable and clean.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The hotel is lovely and clean and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The hotel is a bit shabby in places (outside and bathroom) but its cleanliness made up for it. Some aspects of breakfast were not great (poached eggs were cold and hard boiled) but rest was fresh and hot, again staff were great.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Excellent breakfast

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Superb location, good meals, friendly staff and very relaxing atmosphere. Rooms and hotel generally needs to be refurbished - especially the outside of the building.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Dogs. Dogs everywhere. Under tables. On couches. Someone put their plate down for the dog to lick. Who wants to see that?

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Passable

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Friendly reception staff on arrival. Tea and coffee making facilities with biscuits were appreciated. There was a decent amount of storage space. The bed was comfy although the bedding was a little scratchy. The bathroom had a good shower and was very clean. Breakfast was very good. We managed to park right outside the hotel, which was free and unlimited. Initial impression of the room was disappointing as it looked a little dated and absolutely stank of a plug in air freshener. Once we'd hidden the air freshener and opened the window, it improved. The bedroom carpet was a bit stained. Overall, I was expecting something a bit better for the money. It wasn't obvious from Booking.com that this is a dog friendly hotel.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Very comfortable and welcoming, everything perfect! Nothing to dislike.

Frequently asked questions about White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh

Does White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh offer parking?
Yes, White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh offers free parking on-site.
Does White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh have a fitness center?
White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh located, and how walkable is the area?
White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh is located at Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BJ. With a Walk Score of 70, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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