Guest Rating: 
3.9 / 5
An excellent base from which to discover Suffolk's many delights, this charming hotel is situated opposite Aldeburgh’s shingle beach, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Nearby you can enjoy the many walking trails, both coastal and country, and a number of nature reserves, including Havergate Island and RSPB Minsmere. There is also excellent sailing on the River Alde; golf opportunities at Thorpeness and Aldeburgh; the castles of Orford and Framlingham; the Snape Maltings; and the beautiful Heritage Coast. Fishing, golf and tennis are all available within 5 km of the hotel.
If you need to escape from the hectic pace of everyday life, then The White Lion makes the perfect retreat for a relaxing break. The comfortable and well-appointed interior, excellent cuisine and efficient, but discreet, service combine for a relaxed and memorable occasion.
Just opposite the shingle beach, where fresh fish is sold from traditional wooden huts lining the shore, The White Lion is a traditional, privately-owned hotel, offering the highest standards of hospitality, service and value for money, without compromising on quality. With its oak panelling and beams, log fires, warm atmosphere and seaside setting, it is a wonderful hideaway from which to enjoy the natural tonic of a seaside holiday.
The White Lion is Aldeburgh's oldest hotel.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Its 38 bedrooms are warm and inviting, some with glorious sea views or four-poster beds
Inclusive of full English breakfast and VAT at the current rate of 17.5%.
Dinner, bed and breakfast, including Penhaligon toiletries and complimentary fish and chip lunch and afternoon tea on one of the days during the stay. Restricted to minimum length of stay of 2 nights. Excludes Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Subject to availability (excluding Valentines weekend).
Subject to availability offer (excludes Valentines weekend).
Restaurant 1563, named after the year the hotel was built, with its fine oak panelled walls and a roaring log fire in the winter, offers elegant and informal dining. Local seafood dishes are a speciality together with traditional Sunday roast lunches. For a lighter bite, try the bar. All dishes are freshly prepared using the best in local produce.
Vegetarian dishes are available as are special dietary dishes by prior arrangement.
Open for lunch and dinner.
A wide range of specially selected wines from local brewers Adnams.
Non-smoking restaurant, seating for 80 guests.
Dress code: smart-casual (no shorts).
During the Aldeburgh Festival and the August proms at Snape Maltings, the hotel can provide pre-concert meals or late suppers. Delicious picnic hampers can also be arranged during the August proms.
By Car:
- Take the A12.
- Exit at Saxmundham.
- Join the A1094.
- Continue for approximately 8 km along the seafront.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
