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The Dolphin Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Leiston with free breakfast and restaurant

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Experience the charm of a traditional English country house with a beautifully maintained garden and classic Tudor architecture.
Enjoy meals in this cozy dining area with a central table and wicker chairs, surrounded by lush views.
Enjoy a serene outdoor space with a beautiful flowering plant and decorative accents.
Experience the charm of a traditional English pub, nestled among lush greenery, with a distinctive Tudor-style architecture and inviting atmosphere.
Relax in this inviting bedroom with a comfortable bed, wooden table, and TV.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Old Homes Road, Leiston, England, IP16 4FE
  • Thorpeness Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • RSPB Minsmere
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Double Room (Room1)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room2)

Double Room (Room2)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room3)

Double Room (Room3)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Leiston

At The Dolphin Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Thorpeness Golf Club and Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Leiston inn you'll find Southwold Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moot Hall - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Snape Maltings - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 17 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Saxmundham Station - 16 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sizewell Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Galleon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Dolphin Inn

Inn in Leiston with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Dolphin Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Leiston inn is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Dolphin Inn offers 3 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Leiston inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Romanian, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 11 AM-3 PM and 6 PM-11 PM Monday-Friday, Saturday 11 AM-11 PM, and Sunday 11 AM-10:30 PM. During July-August, Reception hours are 11 AM-11 PM Monday-Saturday and 11 AM-10:30 PM Sunday.

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Inn Leiston
Dolphin Leiston
The Dolphin Inn Inn
The Dolphin Inn Leiston
The Dolphin Inn Inn Leiston

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dolphin Inn?

The Dolphin Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Dolphin Inn?

Yep, The Dolphin Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Dolphin Inn?

The closest beach to The Dolphin Inn is Southwold Beach (15.3 km).

What makes The Dolphin Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Dolphin Inn.

Does The Dolphin Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dolphin Inn?

No, The Dolphin Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Dolphin Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dolphin Inn?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Dolphin Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Thorpeness Golf Club is a short 7-minute walk away.

The Dolphin Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

we cancelled our booking on 8 June with you as unable to visit and cancelled as agreed when booking Ruth Williams
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, fabulous food!

We had a wonderful stay at The Dolphin Inn. I would highly recommend booking in for dinner as the food was delicious. The staff were all very friendly, good breakfast and the bed was so comfortable. We would definitely sty again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Staff were great and rom comfortable. The only problem was the room had no bath shower mixer tap and needed to borrow a jug to wash and rise hair.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Pub

Lovely pub, great food especially the homemade granola for breakfast. Perfect spot for dog walking on the beach all year round
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would Book again

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in quaint Thorpeness.

Really enjoyable stay at the Dolphin in a well presented quiet room with everything you need, including a hot water bottle which fortunately wasn't required in June! Comfortable bed with cotton bed linen and all very clean. Plenty of hot water. Supper and breakfast were both freshly cooked and plenty of choice. On Thursdays there is a special offer of two vegan meals for the price of one. Close to the beach and a good walk (5 miles there and back) to Aldeburgh on the level. The bric a brac shop in Thorpeness is worth a visit too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

MAUREEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was superb great stay and would happily recommend the dolphin and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to escape to

A nice place to escape everything, barring the sea and fresh air. Good service and good food. Be aware check-in is between 11-3pm and then from 6pm, not a problem if you plan for it.. An easy walk ( 1 mile each way) to along the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ben, Colchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience, friendly, clean and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018