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White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh

3.0 star property

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A large shell sculpture on a beach with the sun setting in the background.
A bar area with a granite countertop, wooden accents, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a painting, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with multiple taps, a clock, and a vase with flowers.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach and a ship. There is a chair and a table with a book on it.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $190
$159 nightly
$190 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Double or Twin Room, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Aldeburgh

With a stay at White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh in Aldeburgh, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Moot Hall and a 3-minute drive from Aldeburgh Golf Club. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Thorpeness Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Moot Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 49 min drive - 31.5 miles
  • Norfolk Broads - 51 min drive - 35.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Railway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ash Smoked Fishes - ‬1 min walk

About this property

White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh

White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh offers 38 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Aldeburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 38 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1863.
Enjoy British cuisine at Brasserie, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Brasserie - This beachfront brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Sea Spice - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 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

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1863
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 31 2026 to January 1 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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White Lion Hotel - Aldeburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 466 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very clean, stuff very kind , we will come back again with my dog👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay. Very friendly and helpful staff and a comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Super position on sea front with very easy access to high street shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all it was excellent in every way
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I found the staff to be accommodating. Our room and bathroom clean and comfortable bed. Breakfast had lots of choices from continental to full English and vegetarian options. I enjoyed my time at the White Lion !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff. Lovely afternoon tea Bathroom condition needs update. Comfortable bed. Limited parking Breakfast a bit slow and also not as good as last time we stayed food cold and a bit overcooked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location on the seafront, close to shops, pubs and excellent restaurants. Rooms were clean and staff were efficient. The exterior of the hotel could do with a spruce up but interior was fine. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied with the hotel, clean room and well equipped. The staff were very helpful and friendly. A very relaxing and comfortable environment, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are 2 restaurants on-site. We ate in the brasserie a d the food was delicious. The breakfast was included in the stay and was very tasty. The room was very clean and spacious. There are limited car parking onsite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The White Lion is right on the sea front, the staff were excellent, the rooms were cleaned every day and your room extra's topped up. Good shower, comfortable bed, bar and restaurant was very nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay ! Staff most helpful; food excellent; room was clean, tidy and comfortable; sea view superb especially with a "super wolf moon" at night and a colourful sunrise each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fine, staff attentive and breakfast was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel looking tired breakfast was mediocre and I would have expected a better breakfast considering the cost of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was excellent inc staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything nice & cosy, with well prepared food & super staff - especially Dace & Jack
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and lively breakfast. Staff are all very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very nice hotel with pleasant dining and lounge areas in a super position directly opposite the beach and Moot Hall. Friendly staff and very clean. Great breakfast, including lovely kippers!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Ri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spice food quality could have been better. Not best value for quality and value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent choices for drinks & supper.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room clean tidy and warm. The staff were very polite and helpful and nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable and the breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A great weekend

Wonderful choice.
The White Lion Hotel
The Scallop sculpture on Aldeburgh beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025