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White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
On the beach
Interior entrance
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, England, IP15 5BJ
  • Place, Moot Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldeburgh Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thorpeness Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, City View | City view

Standard Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, City View

Standard Double or Twin Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Aldeburgh

At White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh you'll be steps from Moot Hall and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Aldeburgh Golf Club. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a complimentary breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The brasserie, Brasserie, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 3-property class Aldeburgh hotel you'll find Southwold Beach.

What's nearby

  • Moot Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Snape Maltings - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 20 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 16 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ive's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Georgian Aldeburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1863
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh offers 38 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Aldeburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie
  • Sea Spice

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (150 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1863
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh?

White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh?

As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh on 2 Nov 2025 start from NZ$273.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh?

Yep, White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh?

The closest beach to White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh is Southwold Beach (18.3 km).

Does White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors love the free full brekkie here! Offered on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh?

No, White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh?

Dogs are welcome at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 426 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay , the hotel is in a great location but is very tired on the outside, it is an old property and seaside hotels can be a bit weather beaten, we did ask to be moved to a seaside view but moved back to our original room as the new room with a view had a lot of damp in it and not as nicely decorated so not worth the extra £60 a night they wanted to charge us!! Also bear in mind that the seagulls are very noisy especially at 5 30am when the fishing boats come in to the beach outside the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the sea view room we had was lovely with high ceiling and huge windows. The room-darkening curtains kept us cool in spite of the heatwave and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and even our dog was made to feel welcome in the dining room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

HELEN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing accommodation, but helpful staff.

I booked 2 rooms for single occupancy, for myself and a friend. I was aware that these expensive rooms were not sea facing, however they were both very disappointing, especially mine which had a tiny bathroom with no natural light. The rooms were VERY basic, with only one ceiling spotlight and 2 bedside wall lights. I had to request a separate table lamp, however there was nowhere to plug it in! There were only 2 sockets in the room, one with the tv plugged in. The receptionist found an additional one under the desk/table, but half covered by furniture and totally inaccessible for me. The TV was positioned on the only useable flat surface in the room. and was small, old and totally inappropriate for the cost of the room. My friend's tv was at least mounted on the wall. Both rooms were totally dated and although scrupulously clean, they were not a comfortable environment to spend any time in. I have a slight mobility problem, so contacted the Hotel prior to our visit and was told that there was a lift and a few steps to navigate, which seemed acceptable. However, their 'new' lift system is laboriously slow and complicated and I then had to negotiate steps up and down, to access our rooms. It was a 'marathon' every time we went up to our rooms and then down again. The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Overall, this hotel is overpriced and although the communal areas have been given a facelift, the rooms need rewiring and updating. A lick of paint has not been sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wilfred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great beds and welcoming staff. Hotel needs to be updated especially exterior
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd have liked a grab rail on the wall of the shower/bath since as an old person fear of falling is a constant worry.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Perfect location in Aldeburgh

Fantastic seafront location, the hotel is a slight maze of stairs and corridors, but there is a lift. Our room was a good size, comfortable, quiet and very clean. Good restaurant and bar with friendly staff. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Friendly efficient and the hotel is clean and quiet. Had dinner here last night and the food is first class, fresh and tasty. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, very clean but on the smaller end on size of room. Early morning noise of beer barrels being delivered or returned was a nuisance. Didn’t eat evening meals here as vegetarian options on the menu we saw were minimal. Overall, I would recommend but select a sea view rather than the town view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at this hotel. Staff were all very nice. Public areas of the hotel were really nice but thought the room looked a little tired. Nice bar and the Brasserie looked nice although we didn’t have dinner there. The breakfast though was good. Right on the sea front, pubs nearby, short walk to the high street with some nice shops, cafes and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Amenities
Pleasant staff , very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value and great location. Do not opt out of the breakfast. It is fantastic and you’ll pay more and get less trying to find something as good outside
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

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

Nice hotel, small room

Nice hotel, very clean, with good service. Room was a bit on the small side considering the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Fabulous

Staff all extremely friendly and helpful. Comfortable rooms. Delicious hot breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel inside but looks rather shabby from the outside. Good breakfast and very helpful Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel, friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Very impressed

We had a lovely stay, the staff were excellent, the food in the restaurant was exceptional(both dinner and breakfast), the hotel was very clean. The room was good and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Despina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the White Lion Hotel. Good facilities. Local area excellent overlooking the sea. Service was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and bed. Good breakfast! Arrive early to get in the car park
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024