About this property

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-panelled 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • 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.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Terry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent but the coffee was over brewed, Dinner was ok but the thai curry was over wet and the actual food in the curry was very small, not somthing we would choose again also the waitress didnt react well to a complaint.
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were excellent. Rooms comfortable. Meals excellent
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was clean, staff were professional and friendly. Breakfast was amazing and fresh with plenty of choice. There was plenty of parking amd perfect for what we wanted. Would definitely stay again.
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and comfort. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel - traditional without being old-fashioned. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, and the room was very comfortable. I was thrilled to arrive and find that parking had been reserved for me - it made me feel like such a valued...
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A good seaside hotel. Maybe a little dated but good. Location excellent
  • Maia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    People were lovely, breakfast was amazing, room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be returning
  • P
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Very clean, comfy King size bed, breakfast was lovely with good sized portions, close to the high street and facing the pebbly beach. Lovely views.
  • Letitia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were all lovely, the room was comfortable and clean and the food was very good indeed.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were all very helpful and made our stay at the hotel very pleasant. The breakfast was waitress service with a wide choice of food in the light airy dining room. The room was very comfortable and clean.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

The White Lion Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

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.