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The White Lion

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ventnor with free breakfast and restaurant

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Restaurant
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite
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Point of interest
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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High St, Ventnor, England, PO38 2AT
  • Place, St. Catherine's Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ventnor Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ventnor

At The White Lion you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 15 minutes of St Catherine's Lookout. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Ventnor B&B include Hoy Monument and St. Catherine's Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • St. Catherine's Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Steephill Cove Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ventnor Beach - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 21 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Buddle Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Smoking Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wight Mouse Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The White Lion

Bed & breakfast in Ventnor with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The White Lion offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Ventnor bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 37-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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 American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The White Lion Ventnor
The White Lion Bed & breakfast
The White Lion Bed & breakfast Ventnor

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The White Lion?

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

Is parking available at The White Lion?

Yep, The White Lion has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The White Lion?

The closest beach to The White Lion is Steephill Cove Beach (4.3 km).

What makes The White Lion a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The White Lion.

Does The White Lion serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The White Lion?

No, The White Lion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The White Lion?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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

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

Are pets allowed at The White Lion?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The White Lion Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yingqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family

White lion

Lovely pub very nice rooms made to feel very welcome and a lovely breakfast something for everyone
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

would recommend

really pleased, very comfortable and staff were great. Food was very nice (especially the breakfast). Only slight issue is the room was quite cold but did eventually warm up with the air con unit. There was a note saying new windows are being put in though and it was -2 outside
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velichko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definately return here. Very close to Blackgang chine. Very friendly staff. This was a family holiday with two cycling and the bikes were stored away safely and secure. Breakfast amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ho

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

Highly recommended

Nice staff, clean room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thé room was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. However the organisation in the kitchen was poor with very long waits although the food when it arrived was very good. I felt sorry for the excellent front of house staff who were let down by the kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Highly recommended

Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the room we had was lovely with a great modern bathroom. The staff were really friendly and made us feel very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean the noise was bad. Family room right next to road windows old no soundproofing boy racers up and down road immediately outside room. Stair carpet needs. Good clean not good first impression. Didn’t know we had booked Expedia 24 hours before luckily had room clean and ready and available. Breakfast delicious had no brown sauce and only one mushroom would be nice to have another, other than that best breakfast ever cooked to perfection. Would stay again if they soundproof windows?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room with an excellent en-suite bathroom. Fabulous walk in shower with super large white fluffy towels & Nice toiletries. A kettle and coffee machine in the room with well stocked choice of tea, coffee, hot choc plus biscuits. The bed was very comfortable but for me unfortunately I found the pillows too lumpy. Your not able to open the windows but there is air-con that’s of a good standard along with the option of using an ordinary electric fan. In the morning breakfast is inc as part of the nightly tariff. There was a very good choice on the menu and all was cooked well. Delicious start to the day. Again as a preference to myself (being someone who eats fresh fruit every morning) it would have been nice to have some fresh fruit on offer other than just a fruit juice, this would have made my breakfast perfect. We also ate in the restaurant each evening, again the food and staff all great. So Would I recommend the White Lion to others for a stay, definitely yes. My first visit to the Isle of Wight, people so friendly, I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all around!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

Great stay

Amazing stay, lovely staff and beautiful b&b
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay for two nights. Beautiful rooms, great food and lovely service. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely pub with a nice atmosphere and really good breakfast. The staff were all so nice to us and went the extra mile to help us in different ways, such as making up the sofa bed, and giving advice on walking routes. Our room had a bath as well as shower which was brilliant. It was spacious. The bathroom has a sloping floor which is a bit strange but not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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

Excellent break.

Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024