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The White Lion

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ventnor with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing
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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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
High St, Ventnor, England, PO38 2AT

What's nearby

  • St. Catherine's Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Steephill Cove Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Ventnor Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Shanklin Old Village - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Shanklin Beach - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Buddle Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Smoking Lobster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wight Mouse Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The White Lion

Upscale bed & breakfast
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area at The White Lion. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and 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

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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

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 at The White Lion?

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. Hoy Monument and St. Catherine's Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The White Lion Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabi

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Velichko

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent Gastro pub with rooms

An excellent gastro pub with fabulous roomsc and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all around!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaume

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

Very comfortable - would stay again

Super friendly staff. Lovely room, very well prepared with all the facilities I'd want in a B&B room. Comfortable bed. The blinds in the room needed a bit of TLC... (they closed - which is the main thing!) Fabulous breakfast. Every choice you could ask for. Even my 14 year-old liked the outside play area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

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

Great place in the middle of nowhere

We were confused by the location as we expected it to be in the town of ventnor and it was actually in a tiny village 3.5 miles outside (still called ventnor). The place was lovely. Their restaurant, which looked lovely, was closed that evening. We walked for 20min to reach the buddle inn which was the only nearby place to get food other than a pizza place. Buses run about every 2 hours. We had an excellent night's sleep in a very comfortable unscented bed. The walk in shower and giant bath tub were in a luxurious bathroom. Full english breakfast was scrumptious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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