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The White Lion Hotel

Aldeburgh , Market Cross Place (Show on Map)

8.2

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe White Lion Hotel is a fantastic seaside getaway with a stunning location directly on the seafront, offering breathtaking views of the beach and sea. The hotel's breakfast is exceptional with an extensive selection of delicious food that caters to every taste bud, from traditional dishes to healthy options. The dinner experience is also positive with occasional slight problems that are promptly resolved. The hotel offers a variety of room options with stunning sea views, spacious, clean and with large comfortable beds. The hotel is also very clean and comfortable with efficient staff who are always willing to go above and beyond to help guests with anything they need. The hotel is dog-friendly, providing thoughtful amenities and services to ensure that pets are well catered for. Overall, The White Lion Hotel is a lovely stay with ample parking, amazing views, superb breakfast, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Hotel near Golf Courses

Family Friendly Hotel

Dog Friendly Hotel

Business Hotel

Hotel with Parking

Accessible Hotel

3-Star Hotel

Room Types

Double Room with Inland View The modern en-suite double rooms feature inland-facing view. Two of these rooms have en-suite showers only.

Double or Twin Room with Inland View Features include an en suite bathroom, LCD TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The beds can be split to make a twin bed configuration upon request.

Double or Twin Room with Sea View Features a sea view and includes an en suite bathroom, LCD TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The beds can be split to make a twin bed configuration on request.

Double Room with Sea View Features a sea view and includes an en suite bathroom, LCD TV, and tea and coffee making facilities.

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Guest Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Location

The White Lion Hotel boasts a stunning location directly on the seafront with breathtaking views of the beach and sea. It's an ideal position for those who want to be close to the action, as it's situated near shops, restaurants and the town centre. The hotel offers free parking outside, making it easily accessible. Many guests raved about the location, praising its central and convenient spot. Similarly, the hotel's breakfast received high praise with many guests enjoying the delicious food. With ample parking, amazing views, superb breakfast and friendly staff, The White Lion Hotel is the perfect location for a seaside getaway.

Breakfast

The White Lion Hotel offers a fantastic breakfast experience according to guests who have stayed there. Visitors were impressed with the extensive selection on offer and the quality of the food. From the well-presented dishes to the tasty sausages and bacon, everything was prepared with care and attention to detail. The menu was varied and there was something for everyone, including a selection of fresh fruit salads and English breakfasts. Visitors also appreciated the friendly staff and table service which added to the overall feeling of relaxation during breakfast. Some guests praised the locally sourced produce including the bacon and sausages. A few reviewers mentioned that the portions were generous and offered good value for money. Despite it being busy, the atmosphere was peaceful and guests enjoyed being served at their tables instead of a buffet. In summary, The White Lion Hotel provides an excellent breakfast that caters to every taste bud, from traditional dishes to healthy options and guests are bound to start their day on the right foot with the superb breakfast experience.

Dinner

The White Lion Hotel offers excellent food for breakfast with requests for coffee, grill tomatoes and whole mushrooms cooked through highly recommended. There is a lack of evening meal options at the hotel with only an Indian restaurant available and some guests not being keen on this cuisine. However, those who dined at the Sea Spice restaurant enjoyed exceptional and very nice Indian cuisine. There were some issues with the availability of evening meals and the restaurant being closed on certain nights, but the chef for the evening meals received praise from satisfied guests. Overall, the dinner experience at The White Lion Hotel received positive feedback with occasional slight problems that were promptly resolved.

Rooms

The White Lion Hotel offers a variety of room options with stunning sea views that guests absolutely loved. Spacious, clean and with large comfortable beds, many guests found themselves thoroughly enjoying their stays. Although some guests did cite a few issues such as peeling wallpaper, old furnishings and the need for some refurbishment, staff worked hard to ensure rooms were clean and comfortable regardless. The hotel was also full of character and conveniently located, making it a lovely stay overall.

Beds

The White Lion Hotel's beds have received mixed reviews from its guests. However, the majority of the reviews are positive with guests raving about the clean and comfortable large beds with warm duvets. Some guests even remarked that they had the best pillows ever. While some guests found the beds uncomfortable or a little on the hard side, many described the beds as very comfy or utterly fabulous, especially the enormous ones. Overall, the hotel seems to provide comfortable sleeping arrangements for its guests.

Cleanliness

If cleanliness is a top priority when choosing a hotel, then The White Lion Hotel should definitely be on your list! Guests consistently comment on how clean the entire hotel is, from the bedrooms to the breakfast room. The housekeeping staff receive high praise for keeping the rooms well maintained and spotless with guests particularly impressed by the quality of the showers. While there were some comments about the need for bathroom refurbishments in a few rooms and the use of mould spray for tiles, overall guests found the hotel to be very clean and comfortable. The hotel's cleanliness is matched by the efficiency of the staff, who manage to maintain a spotless appearance of the reception and communal areas. So, if a clean hotel is a must for you, then The White Lion Hotel won't disappoint!

Staff

The White Lion Hotel seems to have a fantastic team of staff, as repeatedly mentioned by guests in their reviews. The staff are described as amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, pleasant, polite and efficient and they are always willing to go above and beyond to help guests with anything they need. The hotel's breakfast is also highly praised with guests complimenting both the quality and presentation of the food, as well as the choice available. The lounge area is noted as warm and cosy and the hotel itself is described as clean and comfortable. Some guests mention a few minor issues with some staff being surly or needing more training, but overall, the reviews emphasize the overwhelmingly positive experiences guests have had with the friendly and attentive staff at The White Lion Hotel.

Parking

The White Lion Hotel offers a great location, overlooking the sea and near to shops and restaurants with easy and convenient parking available. While the hotel's car park is a bit small, there are plenty of nearby parking spaces on the road. It's worth noting that parking can be difficult during high season, but guests have managed to find good spots and have appreciated the ample parking opposite the beach. Requests for disabled parking spaces have been accommodated, which is very helpful. Overall, the hotel offers good parking options for guests.

Dog Friendly

The White Lion Hotel is the perfect destination for travelers with dogs. The hotel is very dog-friendly and guests can expect to be welcomed with open arms. The hotel provides thoughtful amenities, such as a bed, water bowl, dog biscuits and baskets for the fur babies to feel extra comfortable. Dogs are not only allowed, but also accepted, making it a great place to take your pets on vacation. The staff is incredibly helpful when it comes to helping guests with dogs, providing them with all necessary facilities, including dog beds, water bowls and biscuits to ensure that pets are well catered for. The hotel is also situated in a great location with many dog-friendly areas nearby. Despite a few complaints about extra dog fees, the hotel's dog-friendly amenities, services and overall welcoming atmosphere make it a top choice for travelers with pets.

No, The White Lion Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The White Lion Hotel.

Yes, The White Lion Hotel welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The White Lion Hotel.

No, The White Lion Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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