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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
The current price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, England, IP15 5BJ
  • Place, Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moot Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldeburgh Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, City View | City view

Standard Double Room, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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. .With a stay at this 3-property class Aldeburgh hotel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Thorpeness Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Moot Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 43 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 46 min drive - 49.4 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
  • ‪Ash Smoked Fishes - ‬1 min walk

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 6 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$244.68, 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.

Reviews

White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 433 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Short stay

The room was quite warm and the door was sticking on opening and couldn’t be closed without slamming. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Francis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast nice. Hotel shabby. Not worth the cost. Wi-Fi doesn’t really work. it’s a perfect location and it could be great but it’s essentially the basic premier inn room. Small double bed. Old bathroom. Tiny Tv. There are better options I think especially for what they are charging
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room comfortable and well furnished. Didn’t like the rather heavy duvet - like trying to sleep under a rug. Good cooked breakfast: hard-working staff run off their feet so waiting inevitable. They were helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KATE

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a shame that our stay was tempered by staff shortages. Otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable stay. The clientele occupy the upper age group which moaning and complaining are almost mandatory, ignore them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room looked out on to scaffolding which we were not happy about, also the TV kept loosing the signal, I went down to ask if there was another room and straight away I was found the choice of two other rooms which were more to our liking, The staff in the bar and restaurant were really friendly and very good at their jobs, over all we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. The property definitely needs painting on the outside. Inside was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hotel needs some attention

The staff we dealt with were all lovely, but the building itself is tired and run down. Our bathroom was particularly grim - grouting gone brown, and awful bath grips that were not only horribly stained but very painful to sit on!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The stairs to 2nd floor rooms are a bit confusing but other than that all was good Excellent breakfast served a very nice and capable young lady called Amy. Jack who booked us in was also very professional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Good value. Would stay again.
Outside of hotel
Bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good size room in unique location. facilities a bit tired but everything works
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nicer on the inside than the outside. Just across the street from the beach. The room, and bathroom are on the small side, but clean and fresh. Good breakfast included and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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