The Dolphin Inn

3.5 star property
Leiston inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Double Room (Room1)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Room2)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Room3)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Old Homes Road, Leiston, England, IP16 4FE

What's nearby

  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 7 min walk
  • Moot Hall - 4 min drive
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Snape Maltings - 11 min drive
  • RSPB Minsmere - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 84 min drive
  • Saxmundham Station - 16 min drive
  • Darsham Station - 20 min drive
  • Melton Station - 22 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

Enjoy your visit to Leiston with a stay at The Dolphin Inn. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Romanian, Zulu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For more details, 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.00 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day

Policies

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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dolphin Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dolphin Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Dolphin Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Dolphin Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dolphin Inn?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Dolphin Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Dolphin Inn also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Dolphin Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Dolphin Inn like?
The Dolphin Inn is a short 7-minute walk from Thorpeness Golf Club and 7 minutes' walk from Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre.

The Dolphin Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

we cancelled our booking on 8 June with you as unable to visit and cancelled as agreed when booking Ruth Williams
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Pub
Lovely pub, great food especially the homemade granola for breakfast. Perfect spot for dog walking on the beach all year round
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would Book again
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kate, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Everything was superb great stay and would happily recommend the dolphin and stay again
MAUREEN, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kim, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great experience, friendly, clean and in a great location.
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review