The White Lion Hotel, Aldeburgh ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, United Kingdom, IP15 5BJ

The White Lion Hotel is a traditional coastal hotel located directly opposite Aldeburgh's shingle beach. With 38 comfortable bedrooms, some featuring stunning sea views, the hotel offers both dog and child-friendly accommodations. It serves as a prime base to explore Aldeburgh's independent shops, local attractions, and the stunning Suffolk coast.

Location

Situated in the heart of Aldeburgh, the hotel is easily accessible from Norwich International Airport, located 85 km away. Nearby parking options are available, with no charge for public parking spots directly opposite the hotel. The scenic Crag Path leads directly to the beach, enhancing the hotel's appeal for leisurely strolls along the coastline.

Rooms

The hotel features a variety of rooms with options for sea or inland views. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, LCD TVs, and hospitality trays. Several original art deco features maintain the hotel's historic charm and offer a cozy ambiance for guests.

Eat & Drink

Dining at The White Lion includes The Brasserie, serving homely dishes and afternoon tea, and Sea Spice, offering authentic Indian cuisine. Meals are available throughout the day, with menus featuring local specialties, including fish and hearty classics. The hotel also provides a full bar, featuring local gins and cocktails for guests to enjoy.

Leisure & Business

The hotel offers leisure opportunities such as boating at nearby Thorpeness Meare and access to walking trails along the coast. For business travelers, facilities are available for meetings and events, ensuring a comfortable environment for work or relaxation. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the premises.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

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Double or Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

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Double or Twin Room Inland View

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

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City Centre

Aldeburgh300 m

Airports

Norwich International (NWI) 80.1 km

London Southend (SEN) 136.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Exceptional Indian Cuisine

The onsite Indian restaurant exceeded my expectations with its authentic a la carte menu and superb ambiance.view full review

Comfortable and Cozy

Our room was beautifully clean, featuring comfortable beds and a stunning sea view that made our stay memorable.view full review

Delicious Breakfast

Breakfast was a special experience, served with care at the table instead of a typical buffet, allowing for a more personal touch.view full review

Accommodating Access

Despite a couple of small stairs, the hotel’s lift provided some ease, making our elderly family member's experience much more manageable.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, United Kingdom, IP15 5BJ

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Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, United Kingdom, IP15 5BJ

City landmarks

Museum

The Red House

2.0 km

near Thorpe Rd car park

The Scallop at Aldeburgh Beach

700 m

Thorpe Rd

RSPB North Warren

2.1 km

House in the Clouds

3.0 km

12A Uplands Rd

Thorpeness Windmill

2.9 km

Museum

The Long Shop Museum

6.1 km

Station Rd Unit 14 Masterlord Industrial Estate

The David Silver Honda Collection

6.4 km

Nearby

Museum

Aldeburgh Museum

80 m

Beach

Aldeburgh Beach

210 m

Victoria Road

Saint Peter and Saint Paul's

440 m

Restaurants

The IceCreamery

430 m

128 High Street

Ives Ice cream Parlour & Coffee shop

510 m

160 High Street

Munchies

530 m

163-165 High Street

Aldeburgh Fish and Chips

690 m

226 High Street

The White Hart Pub and Pizzeria

670 m

222 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Clean Rooms

Friendly and Accommodating Staff

Warm Room Temperatures

Noise From Fire Escape

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.7

Location

6.7

Service

8.7

Dining

8.3

4.5/5 based on 1790 reviews

#2 of 4 hotels in Aldeburgh based on Tripadvisor

Murray

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were immaculate and comfortable with great facilities, but it was a bit too warm for me to sleep well. The service was exceptional, with friendly and accommodating staff. The location was perfect, right on the beach and close to the town, though some noise from the fire escape affected our room. The dining experience was superb with a wide selection of high-quality food. Overall, a great value for money stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms looked recently refurbished and were immaculate and comfortable, equipped with good facilities like tea and coffee, a fridge, and a fabulous roll-top bath. However, it was a bit too warm for a comfortable sleep.

Service

9.0

The staff was really friendly and accommodating. Special thanks to Adam for the history of gin, and Donna and Lizzy for their warm welcome. They even filled up my water bottle at the bar each morning. The only drawback was the need for a warning not to open the window.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was perfect, being right on the beach and a short walk from the town. It was great for commuting into town or relaxing along the seafront. However, some noise from the fire escape near our room affected our stay.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was superb with a wide selection of high-quality, non-greasy cooked food. The breakfast was outstanding with juice, cereals, pastries, and a variety of cooked dishes. However, cold dishes were basic.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered great facilities. With modern amenities and a comfortable restaurant/bar area, the stay was convenient and enjoyable.

Clean Rooms

Warm Room Temperatures

Michael

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.0/10

The hotel offers comfortable and clean rooms, with friendly and helpful staff. However, some areas need refurbishment, and certain room assignments may be questionable. The dining experience is delightful, with a good selection and tasty meals, but there are minor issues with room quality and bathroom facilities.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very comfortable and clean, with lots of hot water and nicely decorated. The hotel generally needs refurbishment.

Service

9.0

The staff, particularly the receptionist, were extremely friendly, professional, efficient, and helpful.

Location

7.0

The hotel is situated along the sea road, a short walk from the town center. However, the room assignment for a function booking was questionable.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was superb, with a good selection and tasty meals, including homemade Majorcan products.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were generally good, but certain areas need refurbishment.

William

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had some pros like high housekeeping standards and a wheelchair-friendly lift, but the rooms felt smaller than expected, especially with the overcrowded furniture arrangement. The service was friendly and efficient, especially at the restaurants, however, the back location of certain rooms near a noisy fire escape was a letdown. The ideal location by the beach and good parking were stand-out features, but the dining experience, while acceptable, could be improved. The facilities were generally good, but not exemplary.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although nice, felt smaller than expected and a bit crowded with furniture. The housekeeping standards were high.

Service

8.0

The service, particularly at the restaurants, was friendly, helpful, and efficient.

Location

6.0

The location was ideal for a stroll on the pebble beach and for enjoying a quiet ambiance, but the proximity to a noisy fire escape in certain rooms dampened the experience.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was acceptable, with a decent range of options, although improvements could be made. Service was friendly and helpful.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, meeting basic needs but not outstanding.