Guest Rating: 
3.9 / 5
The White Lion is a traditional hotel opposite Aldeburgh's shingle beach, where wooden huts line the shore. Some of the cosy, inviting rooms have far-reaching sea views.
The privately owned hotel offers excellent service and fresh Suffolk produce served from delicious menus. Dine in the informal beach-facing bar with Real Ales, or the light and airy oak-panelled restaurant with an AA Rosette.
With its warm atmosphere, log fires and good food, The Best Western White Lion is a wonderful seaside hideaway. In the area are: Snape Maltings concert hall, walking trails and RSPB and National Trust reserves.
Tennis at the Country Club and golf on the established James Braid course can be arranged at nearby Thorpeness.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
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.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. 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.
The hotel hosts wedding receptions and private functions throughout the year, which may cause some disruption to services. Please contact the hotel if you would like further information.
Bedrooms vary from standard inland rooms to sea view rooms.
This special rate includes breakfast and a 2-course lunch (served either in the bar or restaurant).
This special rate is inclusive of a three course dinner, a double room and a full English breakfast.
Restaurant 1563, named after the year the hotel was built, offers elegant and informal dining. Local seafood dishes are a speciality, together with traditional Sunday roast lunches. Vegetarian dishes are available as are special dietary dishes by prior arrangement. It is open to residents and non-residents for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Dress code: smart-casual (no shorts). For a lighter bite, try the bar, where there is a wide range of specially selected wines from local brewers, Adnams. 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
