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The White Lion welcomes travelers with made-to-order breakfast, a beautiful garden, and an outdoor entertainment area. Enjoy WiFi, self-parking, and an on-site bar and restaurant. Previous guests appreciate the convenience and helpful staff.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ventnor is home to The White Lion. St. Catherine's Lighthouse and Old St Boniface Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Robin Hill Country Park. Blackgang Chine and Maze are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ventnor travel guide
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Map
High St, Ventnor, England, PO38 2AT

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Catherine's Lighthouse
    St. Catherine's Lighthouse
    7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • St Catherine's Lookout
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Blackgang Chine
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Maze
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station
    21 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    113 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ocean View Fish & Chips
    6 min drive
  • White Horse Inn
    3 min drive
  • Loaph
    6 min drive
  • Plantation Room Café
    7 min drive
  • The White Lion
    1 min walk

About this property

The White Lion

Upscale bed & breakfast
You can look forward to a garden, an outdoor entertainment area, and a bar at The White Lion. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The White Lion include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 37-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 37-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The White Lion Ventnor
The White Lion Bed & breakfast
The White Lion Bed & breakfast Ventnor

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The White Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The White Lion?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The White Lion located?

Situated in Ventnor, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Catherine's Lookout. English Channel and Blackgang Chine are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The White Lion Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Fabulous stay - staff excellent- good parking - thoroughly enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful bnb in an excellent location. Family-friendly and pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean & tidy & the bathroom had nice soaps, shower caps, shower gels & body lotion nicely presented. Staff were helpful & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

Great spot.

Really nice spot, great parking that feels secure. Rooms nice and comfortable. Very nice stay I would stay again. Would have been better if the bed settee was not made up as I was a single traveler, rather had as a settee rather than a made up double bed. Great bacon !! Was super tasty. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the room we had was lovely with a great modern bathroom. The staff were really friendly and made us feel very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We cannot fault anything during our stay, hospitality was great every member of the team that we came across were friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was really nice, clean & fresh, bed was comfortable too. Breakfast was good, lots of and freshly cooked. We also ate in the evenings and again a good variety, fresh and good value for money. A shoutout to the chef 👍 Bar staff were amazing too, always checking in to see everything was good and they were really friendly and approachable. We had an amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

White lion

Lovely pub very nice rooms made to feel very welcome and a lovely breakfast something for everyone
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ho

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

Highly recommended

Nice staff, clean room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay for two nights. Beautiful rooms, great food and lovely service. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Highly recommended

Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CATH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the White Lion. The room was comfortable and nicely decorated. The ensuite was very nice, especially the shower. Breakfast options were very satisfying.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definately return here. Very close to Blackgang chine. Very friendly staff. This was a family holiday with two cycling and the bikes were stored away safely and secure. Breakfast amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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

Excellent break.

Had a great stay.Room stocked with tea and coffee. Bed really comfy and room spotless. Ate in the restaurant every night with the produce used been local. The standard and quality was higher and was well priced. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices and set you up for the day. The staff team were brilliant and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

would recommend

really pleased, very comfortable and staff were great. Food was very nice (especially the breakfast). Only slight issue is the room was quite cold but did eventually warm up with the air con unit. There was a note saying new windows are being put in though and it was -2 outside
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely pub with a nice atmosphere and really good breakfast. The staff were all so nice to us and went the extra mile to help us in different ways, such as making up the sofa bed, and giving advice on walking routes. Our room had a bath as well as shower which was brilliant. It was spacious. The bathroom has a sloping floor which is a bit strange but not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thé room was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. However the organisation in the kitchen was poor with very long waits although the food when it arrived was very good. I felt sorry for the excellent front of house staff who were let down by the kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean the noise was bad. Family room right next to road windows old no soundproofing boy racers up and down road immediately outside room. Stair carpet needs. Good clean not good first impression. Didn’t know we had booked Expedia 24 hours before luckily had room clean and ready and available. Breakfast delicious had no brown sauce and only one mushroom would be nice to have another, other than that best breakfast ever cooked to perfection. Would stay again if they soundproof windows?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room with an excellent en-suite bathroom. Fabulous walk in shower with super large white fluffy towels & Nice toiletries. A kettle and coffee machine in the room with well stocked choice of tea, coffee, hot choc plus biscuits. The bed was very comfortable but for me unfortunately I found the pillows too lumpy. Your not able to open the windows but there is air-con that’s of a good standard along with the option of using an ordinary electric fan. In the morning breakfast is inc as part of the nightly tariff. There was a very good choice on the menu and all was cooked well. Delicious start to the day. Again as a preference to myself (being someone who eats fresh fruit every morning) it would have been nice to have some fresh fruit on offer other than just a fruit juice, this would have made my breakfast perfect. We also ate in the restaurant each evening, again the food and staff all great. So Would I recommend the White Lion to others for a stay, definitely yes. My first visit to the Isle of Wight, people so friendly, I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Lovely Little B&B/Pub

Lovey little place, stayed with wife and baby when visiting the island, room was lovely with aircon, clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

Great stay

Amazing stay, lovely staff and beautiful b&b
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Enjoyable night at the White Lion

We only spent one night at the White Lion, but had a very enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, clean and well looked after. The bathroom was modern with everything we needed for our stay. The breakfast was very tasty with quite a few choices, we also had dinner, which was just as good. It is in a quite location, which was just what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely double room with a sofa bed for our boys. The room was spacious with a lovely ensuite. Breakfast was delicious and included gluten free options. A nice climbing frame/ slide in the garden. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Velichko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024