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Reviews of The White Lion Hotel 3 stars

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

#31 of 123 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: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Staire

    All of it

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Friendly comfortable stay in a lovely welcoming place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great choice of breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel and friendly staff, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lift was currently not working which we had already been made aware prior to the arrival date, my wife struggled up the stairs to the first floor. Room too hot as sash window would not open

    Good location, on arrival, Veronica was extremely helpful including sorting out parking arrangements. Breakfast very nice and the bar had a choice of cask beers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location, good staff, needs investment to improve facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A broken lift in a hotel, which due to its age, has several up and down flights of stairs to negotiate on the way to your room. From the notice on the lift, it would appear that the owners have no plans to have this repaired or replaced. This is a 'big negative' for this hotel.

    Location, good. Parking excellent, Staff very friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable trip. White Lion is excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything

    Very clean. Staff very helpful. Great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and the most comfortable bed at a hotel I have slept in. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Very pleased with the Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Inland View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • 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

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