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Reviews of The White Lion Hotel 3 stars

Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BJ, United Kingdom

#31 of 121 hotels in Aldeburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1357 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/a

    Excellent food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Just the haven I needed and very relaxing !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was very united space wise!

    Very friendly and helpful staff! The food was great and my room really excellent! Very happy stat!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location, a warm welcome and good food. Room a little small.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was quite small and became very hot. When we asked to change we were told this was only possible if we paid more. The cleaner turned off the bathroom towel rail which helped a bit. At £177 per night I would have expected a bigger room with a more luxurious feel. It would have been nice to have access to a breakfast buffet as well as the cooked options. It was continental OR cooked.

    The staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious and very well cooked. The room was clean and well equipped, the bed was very comfortable. The locations is excellent, overlooking the sea.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    A very comfortable break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sash cords had perished to the windows in our room, so we had to use door wedges and coat hangers to hold the window up enough to let some air in. The quality of the details like tea tray/biscuits/toiletries has sadly gone backwards from previous stays to more 'cheap and cheerful' which slightly detracts from the premium brand/price point we have enjoyed in the past.

    Fabulous location, but then we knew that as we have stayed several times before. We didn't eat there other then breakfast, which was very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Aldeburgh absolutely brilliant staying at The White Lion making it the perfect mini break !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Fabulous hotel, perfectly positioned and very friendly staff !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    An enjoyable and restful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were out a long time the second day but our room had not been cleaned which was a bit disappointing.

    The room was a good size and clean. We really enjoyed the breakfasts and there is a nice atmosphere about the hotel which makes us keep coming back

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Staff are amazing! Food is excellent! Very peaceful atmosphere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was just a dribble! Hard to wash shampoo or soap off! Lift not working.

    Peaceful, pleasant staff, fantastic food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    A delightful weekend by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found the shower in the bath quite difficult since we are quite old and prefer walking showers now! But we managed and didn't fall over!! The different floor levels were also a challenge but it didn't spoil our stay.

    Everyone working in the hotel was a delight. They were most helpful, anticipating all our needs. It was a lovely weekend 😊😊 Thank you 👍💐💐

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    car and bike storage fall just short of excellent, but forgiven given the wonderful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel with friendly staff in a lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bedroom window was faulty

    Excellent breakfast and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant stay. Great position
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room and bathroom felt very tired and the furniture was rather cheap looking compared to other hotels we stayed at. Lift was out of order, which wasn't a problem for us, but could be for some.

    Breakfast was tremendous. We ate in the restaurant in the evening and the food was very good and well priced. Staff were very friendly, efficient and well trained. The position is tremendous, overlooking the sea

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Very pleasant visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The service was very slow for our evening meal on the Sunday and for breakfast on the Tuesday morning.

    It was very warm despite turning off the towel rail.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Fab hotel in a great location. Staff were first class and the breakfast was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fab hotel in a great location. Staff were first class and the breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Have been before and as usual was a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was temperamental.

    Warm comfortable room. Tasty breakfast with a good choice. Pleasant staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    A very enjoyable short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Hotel's ambience The willngness of staff to meet customers' requests

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice place very good staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good location to explore Aldeburgh - which can be explored on foot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    In some places the building was a little tired. As it is a combination of several adjacent buildings there were quite a few steps (up and down!) to be negotiated to reach our first floor room.

    Great location directly facing the sea. Very pleasant public rooms including two restaurants: a 'brasserie' located in the room where breakfast is served and 'Sea Spice' (Indian). The food was fine in both, the latter being particularly crowded. All the staff we dealt with were extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good; all served and a wide choice. Parking was easy and free - though might be an issue in the summer. Our room (at the back of the hotel) was okay, though a little small. The bathroom was quite large and light. Daily service with clean towels.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    An excellent short break in a great location
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The good in the restaurant was excellent and good value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Overnight stay at White Lion, Aldeburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tap water in room was marked as unsuitable for consumption (bottled water was provided but not enough (2 very small bottles). Literature said you could go down to the dining area for bottle refills but we did not feel that was an acceptable solution after we had settled in our room Poor tea/coffee making facilities, compounded by lack of suitable drinking water in the room. Room and bathroom, although clean, felt a little shabby.

    Comfortable bed Warm room Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent - very comfortable room and the breakfast was very tasty. Staff very friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I struggled to unlock the door of my room!

    Room - the bathroom was spacious with a good sized bath. The bed was very comfortable with really firm pillows and the drink facilities were good. I appreciated the bottles of water and also there was enough milk for the numbers of cups of tea that I had.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The portion size of the dinner was too big. Need to give smaller portions then there would be less waste.

    The hotel was in a perfect location. Parking was okay could park on the street outside the hotel for free. The breakfast and dinner were delicious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable welcoming hotel with such friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shame the lift wasn’t working - it would have been the icing on the cake.

    Large, airy room, great location, lovely staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel was being painted so paint fumes in corridors around our room ,also m6 friend go5 pain5 on her new jacket from wet doors , staff apologised and changed our room away from paint and paint fumes and took jacket and managed to get the paint out which was good but had to stay in the hotel in th3 evening as she didn’t have anothe4 jacket / coat to wear out .

    Lovely food , clean and helpful friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent visit with lovely room with Seaview, great location and excellent breakfasts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The lift was out of order throughout my visit. Several other guests were walking with sticks and had to struggle up the stairs which was unfortunate.

    Excellent breakfast options although no breakfast buffet so everything had to be brought by the waiting staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

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