Best Western White Lion

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2026

Martin

Old hotel looking tired breakfast was mediocre and I would have expected a better breakfast considering the cost of the hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Christopher

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Martin

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

dave

everything was excellent inc staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Charlie

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

John

Room was fine, staff attentive and breakfast was first class.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Ian

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!

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Nigel

The room clean tidy and warm. The staff were very polite and helpful and nothing was too much trouble

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2025

Graham

Everything nice & cosy, with well prepared food & super staff - especially Dace & Jack

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

Jocelyn

Dinner menu was a bit limited and my curry was not nice. Looks or taste.
The room was very clean but tired and dated. Fabulous view though.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Joanna

Comfortable room and lively breakfast. Staff are all very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Peter

A great weekend

Wonderful choice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

ROSALIND

All good

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Martin

Excellent choices for drinks & supper.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Karen

Room fine a really nice big comfortable bed and pillows. Nice touch to have a bottle of still water in the room.
The bathroom was okay, good shower but decor a bit worn
Breakfast very good with a nice selection and quality product and service.
Parking very limited though.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Stephen

Short stay

The room was quite warm and the door was sticking on opening and couldn’t be closed without slamming. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Aug 2025

Francis

Breakfast nice. Hotel shabby. Not worth the cost. Wi-Fi doesn’t really work. it’s a perfect location and it could be great but it’s essentially the basic premier inn room. Small double bed. Old bathroom. Tiny Tv. There are better options I think especially for what they are charging

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Denys

Room comfortable and well furnished. Didn’t like the rather heavy duvet - like trying to sleep under a rug. Good cooked breakfast: hard-working staff run off their feet so waiting inevitable. They were helpful and welcoming.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Christopher

It was a shame that our stay was tempered by staff shortages. Otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable stay. The clientele occupy the upper age group which moaning and complaining are almost mandatory, ignore them.

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Anthony

The room looked out on to scaffolding which we were not happy about, also the TV kept loosing the signal, I went down to ask if there was another room and straight away I was found the choice of two other rooms which were more to our liking,
The staff in the bar and restaurant were really friendly and very good at their jobs, over all we had a very nice stay.

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Karen

Staff were very helpful.
The property definitely needs painting on the outside. Inside was ok.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Hotel needs some attention

The staff we dealt with were all lovely, but the building itself is tired and run down. Our bathroom was particularly grim - grouting gone brown, and awful bath grips that were not only horribly stained but very painful to sit on!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Nick

The stairs to 2nd floor rooms are a bit confusing but other than that all was good
Excellent breakfast served a very nice and capable young lady called Amy. Jack who booked us in was also very professional

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Robert

Enjoyable short break.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

Benjamin

A great stay. Good value. Would stay again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Gareth

Good size room in unique location. facilities a bit tired but everything works

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2025

Pam

Nicer on the inside than the outside. Just across the street from the beach. The room, and bathroom are on the small side, but clean and fresh. Good breakfast included and free parking.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

tony

We had a nice stay , the hotel is in a great location but is very tired on the outside, it is an old property and seaside hotels can be a bit weather beaten, we did ask to be moved to a seaside view but moved back to our original room as the new room with a view had a lot of damp in it and not as nicely decorated so not worth the extra £60 a night they wanted to charge us!! Also bear in mind that the seagulls are very noisy especially at 5 30am when the fishing boats come in to the beach outside the hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Andrea

Great location and the sea view room we had was lovely with high ceiling and huge windows. The room-darkening curtains kept us cool in spite of the heatwave and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and even our dog was made to feel welcome in the dining room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2025

HELEN

Disappointing accommodation, but helpful staff.

I booked 2 rooms for single occupancy, for myself and a friend.
I was aware that these expensive rooms were not sea facing, however they were both very disappointing, especially mine which had a tiny bathroom with no natural light.
The rooms were VERY basic, with only one ceiling spotlight and 2 bedside wall lights. I had to request a separate table lamp, however there was nowhere to plug it in!
There were only 2 sockets in the room, one with the tv plugged in. The receptionist found an additional one under the desk/table, but half covered by furniture and totally inaccessible for me.
The TV was positioned on the only useable flat surface in the room. and was small, old and totally inappropriate for the cost of the room. My friend's tv was at least mounted on the wall.
Both rooms were totally dated and although scrupulously clean, they were not a comfortable environment to spend any time in.
I have a slight mobility problem, so contacted the Hotel prior to our visit and was told that there was a lift and a few steps to navigate, which seemed acceptable.
However, their 'new' lift system is laboriously slow and complicated and I then had to negotiate steps up and down, to access our rooms.
It was a 'marathon' every time we went up to our rooms and then down again.
The staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Overall, this hotel is overpriced and although the communal areas have been given a facelift, the rooms need rewiring and updating. A lick of paint has not been sufficient.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Wilfred

Great beds and welcoming staff.
Hotel needs to be updated especially exterior

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2025

Hayley

Good breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2025

Bill

I'd have liked a grab rail on the wall of the shower/bath since as an old person fear of falling is a constant worry.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Janine

Perfect location in Aldeburgh

Fantastic seafront location, the hotel is a slight maze of stairs and corridors, but there is a lift. Our room was a good size, comfortable, quiet and very clean. Good restaurant and bar with friendly staff. We will return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel. Friendly efficient and the hotel is clean and quiet.

Had dinner here last night and the food is first class, fresh and tasty.

Highly recommended

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2025

Gary

Nice room, very clean but on the smaller end on size of room.
Early morning noise of beer barrels being delivered or returned was a nuisance.
Didn’t eat evening meals here as vegetarian options on the menu we saw were minimal. Overall, I would recommend but select a sea view rather than the town view.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2025

Graham

Second stay at this hotel. Staff were all very nice. Public areas of the hotel were really nice but thought the room looked a little tired. Nice bar and the Brasserie looked nice although we didn’t have dinner there. The breakfast though was good. Right on the sea front, pubs nearby, short walk to the high street with some nice shops, cafes and eateries.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Alan

Pleasant staff , very relaxing

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Excellent value and great location. Do not opt out of the breakfast. It is fantastic and you’ll pay more and get less trying to find something as good outside

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Stewart

Nice hotel, small room

Nice hotel, very clean, with good service.
Room was a bit on the small side considering the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

Anna

Fabulous

Staff all extremely friendly and helpful.
Comfortable rooms. Delicious hot breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Claire

Lovely hotel inside but looks rather shabby from the outside. Good breakfast and very helpful Staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2025

Julia

Lovely clean hotel, friendly staff and great breakfast.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2025

Stuart

Very impressed

We had a lovely stay, the staff were excellent, the food in the restaurant was exceptional(both dinner and breakfast), the hotel was very clean. The room was good and comfy.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2025

Despina

Excellent stay at the White Lion Hotel. Good facilities. Local area excellent overlooking the sea.
Service was friendly and helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Kenneth

Nice room and bed. Good breakfast!
Arrive early to get in the car park

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2024

Sarah

Hotel was just what we needed for a mini break between Christmas and New Year. Lovely quiet hotel, clean, friendly and welcoming staff. Food in The Brasserie restaurant was excellent including the breakfast. It was lovely to order breakfast at the table rather than buffet style. We will definitely revisit.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Thomas

The room was comfortable and the breakfast excellent

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2024

Andrew

Great breakfast and staff, shame about the room

Basic room and furniture. Bathroom tired with chipped paint and mouldy tiles.
Staff friendly and a great breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2024

Elizabeth

I liked the civility of the staff

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2024

Anne

Old Aldeburgh

Excellent location, hotel has friendly attentive staff.
The building is a little tired but the character very much suits Aldeburgh.
Sache windows rattle a bit and make for difficult ventilation. Hotel room probably too warm for our comfort.
Room and en suite were clean and equipped with everything we needed.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2024

Suzanne

We had a lovely time in aldburgh christmas shopping, and staying at the white Lion was very homely, warm, clean and convenient for the town. The staff were friendly and it was beautifully decorated for christmas. We will definatley be returning.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

uday

Very convenient hotel, facing the sea, shops and restaurants nearby
The rooms are small but good enough
The decor is a bit dated
Facilities are very good
Staff are welcoming and happy to help
Free parking outside

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2024

Neil

Check in was very good and organised. Room was generally good. Bathroom was clean and bed was comfortable. The only disappointment was the sea views wasn’t brilliant as the windows were dirty on the outside, and the exterior generally looked uncared for. Breakfast was very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Mary

Hotel was lovely, friendly staff. The was food was lovely and there was plenty of it. Great location on the beach. The only downside to the hotel was the bathrooms need updating. Shower is over a high bath. The water pressure was terrible, the shower was old. Mould round shower glass.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2024

Paul

Curry-by-the-Sea

Beautiful location facing the sea, ideal for wind-blown walks along the coast. Decor is a little faded and parking was a bit of a pickle, but service was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent and the adjacent Indian restaurant wonderful, as was the beer in the bar!

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2024

Edward

Charming but expensive.

It is a rambling property with charm in a great location but in serious need of updating.
The access was difficult with heavy bags and no one offered to help although we did not ask. The staff however were friendly and very polite.
There was a capsule-type lift that went part of the way up to one of the floors, a strange structure.

The water from the taps in the room was not of drinking quality, although a bottle of water was supplied.
Our room was tiny, with a very small bath with shower over.

Breakfast was provided and was adequate, we have had better elsewhere.

Overall, adequate but overpriced.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Janine

Extra large double bed in standard room.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2024

Andy

Good location. Hotel a little old fashioned.

We had a standard room. It was clean but perhaps needed updating, as did the public areas in the hotel. Hotel is a good location on the front and we were lucky to get a parking space. We had told the hotel in advance that I’m allergic to animals and therefore didn’t want a pet friendly room. Unfortunately they didn’t have any note of this. Breakfast was fine although it was a little strange on the written menu that it had underlined that you could only have “one” choice. Eg if you have something cooked you couldn’t have a croissant or cereal. I appreciate that hotels don’t want wastage but this seemed a little mean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Davina

Just a relaxing break

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Geoffrey

An hour from home, door to door by bus. Very sustainable!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Sarah

Lovely stay in this dog friendly hotel

Another lovely stay at the hotel, it’s dog friendly and in a great beachfront location. Perfect for walks and getting to local pubs and restaurants. Fabulous breakfast as well!

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2024

Anthony

This hotel charges Londons west end prices but does not give the service you would expect. They may have non complaining customers due to is location and uppper class aging clinentel. The hotel boasts an In house Indian restaurant. On my first night i orderd a meal and i can honestly say it was the worst i have ever had and the most expensive. Most was from a packet, the chicken had been water induced, the sauce was week. The whole meal was non authentic. I hate complaining but when i did to the manager all i got was the responce ' But the chef is from Kathmandu?.no apology was offered , he was in fact aghast that i had compalined and said he would get back to me, which he did not. When i checked out the following day i was met with the same poor eccuse from the duty manager she also said i will get back to you. 24 hours on and no responce .Overall lack of responce from the managers is appaling, as is the food and the hygine. Eg smears on cutlery and glasses. I therefore do not recommend this hotel unless you are ok with sky high charges, poor hygine, and bad managment. I was at one stage expecting Basil Faulty to make an appearance. I would imagine now i am posting this they will respond. Lets see.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Better places available

Tired building, not maintained, overpriced. Located another hotel and left.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2024

Warwick

Great location for exploring Aldeburgh and the Suffolk coast. Very pleasant bar and restaurant areas. The Sea Spice Indian restaurant was particularly enjoyable. It’s an old building so there’s lots of stairs and at the time of writing the lift is out of service. The bedroom we occupied was small and comfortable for a short break, but the bathroom was a little dated. However, overall we felt it was good value and we would be happy to stay here again in the future.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

Jonathan

Lovely hotel

Very clean. The outside of hotel does not reflect the inside. The inside is very nice while the outside looks shabby

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2024

Lindsay

Excellent breakfast, pleasant staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Brian

Very friendly and helpful staff and food and conditions were excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Stephen

Overall a great stay. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfasts. Hotel is a little tired, but rooms clean and bed comfortable. Location perfect for Aldeburgh town and beachfront. Parking is free at the hotel or on the roads outside.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2024

Jill

Excellent Location

Very comfortable bed
Excellent breakfast with great service
Good location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Carolyn

Well situated and with an Indian restaurant

Lovely hotel on the seafront and close to all of Aldeburgh's attractions. Would also recommend the Indian restaurant in the hotel which was delicious. The room was clean and spacious but very hot, even with windows open all day. The hotel itself has a lot of stairs and the lift was not working so do let them know if you need an accessible room. Overall would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

louise

Lovely stay at friendly hotel.

Lovely few days away. All staff very friendly and welcoming/approachable. Amazing choice of breakfast. Sofa areas tucked away for reading & chatting.
Sea spice restaurant is a must try for dinner one night.
We will be going back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2024

Rosemary

Nice hotel, not much car parking

Nice hotel, not much parking but plenty free parking on the road. Room a little cramped but clean and very comfortable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2024

Ann

Nice bedroom overlooking sea. Comfortable beds and furniture. Hostess tray well supplied. Good bathroom for an old hotel. Staff very helpful and breakfast was excellent.

Lift out of order which was a problem as my husband has mobility issues but staff moved luggage for us.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

White Lion feedback

Lovely location, great to have free parking. Very expensive hotel for the level of service we received. Staff were not very friendly. You felt like asking for things was a chore for them, especially the catering staff.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2024

Helen

Quintessential seaside hotel

Clean, welcoming. Lovely staff , lovely food, dog friendly & brilliant location .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

Sally

Very good value for Aldeburgh. Delightful and helpful staff in all areas.
Good sized bedroom and bathroom.
Only one improvement that could have been made would have been to be able to open the sash windows to allow for fresh air in the bedroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2024

jennifer

Great choice, the location was wonderful and as we arrived on public transport we found we could visit everywhere we wanted the same way. The room was warm and well looked after, even had bathrobes in the wardrobe. Breakfast had first class choices and was beautifully presented and cooked.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Katherine

Great location, nice staff, good breakfast

We stayed for 2 nights. The room was quiet, clean and comfortable, although it was a little on the small side. The shower was easy to control and had power (although again the cubicle was a bit small).

The reception, cleaning and breakfast staff were all very professional and helpful, and made us feel welcome.

The breakfast is made to order and there is a good variety of choice. The pancakes and the veggie breakfast were both tasty.

There is free public parking available opposite the hotel, this can get quite busy at peak times but we always managed to find a space.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2024

John

We have stayed here many times in the past and have very happy memories of our times
The hotel seemed to have a tough time during and after Covid lockdowns but has bounced back. Very pleased to see the dining options are now back, the fish and chips are excellent!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2024

Andrew

Two night break

Very comfortable room, lovely staff, excellent breakfast, very good dinner and very relaxing. Aldeburgh is a lovely little town and the White Lion doesn’t disappoint.

Self

4/10

Poor

05 Feb 2024

Geraldine

A very sad and unloved hotel. Shocking state of repair both outside and in the bedroom. Ancient, scruffy furniture, peeling wallpaper, threadbare carpet, horrible bathroom, the worst loo roll seen since Izal in my infant school loos in the 70s. No plug sockets at bedside. Sea view obscured by filthy windows 😒 Room appeared clean, comfy bed, breakfast OK, breakfast room actually quite nice relatively, very good eggs... Not the cheapest hotel we've ever stayed in but probably one of the worst.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2024

Dawn

Wonderful place and wonderful staff, a few tweaks

Lovely hotel and lovely staff however systems t support their efficiency are not in place so we fell victim a few times to being left without being asked if we needed anything. Our final breakfast took 25 mins from seating to being offered even a drink.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2024

Tracy

A great place to stay

Very welcoming helpful staff. Rooms were very clean and the bed was really comfortable. Everything was thought of in the room including a fan which was great if you like to have the room cool. The breakfast was amazing and you could choose whatever you wanted from the menu.
It was easy free parking right outside of the hotel which is great for anyone with mobility problems. Overall a great place to stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2024

Emma

This is the 2nd New Year we have stayed at this hotel, the staff are so accommodating and always willing to put themselves out, great breakfast and super comfy beds, will be back again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2024

David

Attentive staff, great value, great location. Superb curry from Spice

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2023

Hannah

All round comfort

We stayed for 3 nights and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The hotel was super clean and cosy with the gorgeous Christmas tree decorated! The rooms were lovely, the bed was comfy and the en-suite was so clean. Highly recommend

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2023

Ian

Comfortable traditional hotel, great location

Great location for town and beach. Very comfortable & relaxing. A little old but well-maintained. All staff very welcoming, polite and helpful. Very good breakfasts. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2023

Ken

Good seafront hotel with all facilities we needed for a short break. Decoration of rooms is a little tired. Staff helpful and corteous

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2023

Mark

Lovely position on the coast. Staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2023

Andrew

2 night break

Excellent and enjoyable Autumn visit……

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2023

Deborah

Ideal for short break.

Helpful, friendly staff. Room clean and comfortable. Building a bit run down in places but lots of work going on to update it. Very god breakfast and excellent location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2023

Keith

The WiFi is slow, probably the area, Breakfast is very good with plenty of options but could do with being hotter. Dinner options are limited but plenty of other places to eat.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Stephen

A very welcoming reception that continued throughout our stay. Apologies were given for the ongoing improvements, although these weren't necessary as we weren't inconvenienced. We will definitely be looking to return in the future.
For me definitely the most polite and courteous place I have ever visited or stayed at.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Oct 2023

Craig

Standards dropping

No heating on the Sunday night when it was only 6 deg C.
Smells from the kitchen on the Saturday night as the extractor is under the room window.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2023

Nigel

Refurbed room & comfortable bed
Didn’t like the stairs

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2023

David

dog friendly

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2023

Rebecca

Nice room

Nice size room, bed nice and firm. Bit hot in the bathroom with the heated towel rail on full whack! Could do with some sockets near the bed for ease but otherwise well presented and stocked, thank you!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2023

Judy

Clean rooms ,good facilities and friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2023

John

Wonderful time

We had a lovely stay at the White Lion. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was spotlessly clean. cleaned every day and towels changed.
Our room was a little small but that was our fault for booking late. Breakfast and evening meals were delicious.
We are booking to go again. Fully recommend.

Friends_and_family Family