The White Lion is a traditional hotel opposite Aldeburgh’s shingle beach, where wooden huts line the shore. Guests can enjoy fresh seafood, free Wi-Fi, and some of the rooms have far-reaching sea views. The privately owned hotel offers excellent service and menus made from fresh Suffolk produce. You can dine in the informal beach-facing bar, with its real ales, or the oak-paneled restaurant. With its warm atmosphere and good food, The White Lion is a wonderful seaside hideaway. A variety of walking trails surround the area, and Snape Maltings Concert Hall is a 10-minute drive away. Tennis at the Country Club, and golf on the established James Braid course can be arranged at nearby Thorpeness. There is also space for free parking on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great choice at breakfast, room comfortable and clean, all facilities you would need, coffee and tea , and nice touch chocolates, bottles of water, proper hangers in wardrobe, with robes to wear, iron, ironing board and hair dryer.
  • Judy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Service, food and attention detail was excellent. The hotal could do with an update but this, to me, adds to its charm.
  • Jakeorgan
    United States of America United States of America
    Really classy breakfast, and a general sense of old world hospitality. Lovely staff and perfect location.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Sea Spice
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British • French • Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The White Lion Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

House rules

The White Lion Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The White Lion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Multiple bookings of 5 or more rooms will be subject to different terms and conditions.

Bookings over a certain value may be subject to additional deposits and cancellation policies.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The White Lion Hotel

  • The White Lion Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Brasserie
    • Sea Spice

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The White Lion Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The White Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The White Lion Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach

  • Check-in at The White Lion Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The White Lion Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Aldeburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The White Lion Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at The White Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte