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The Dolphin Inn

Property class: 4

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A traditional half-timbered building with a tiled roof, outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, and a well-maintained lawn. - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)
A neatly made bed with floral bedding, a bedside lamp, a book, and a radio on a wooden nightstand. A window with a view of greenery is visible in the background. - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)
A dining area with wicker chairs and a table set for a meal, large windows with a view of greenery, and a ceiling light fixture. - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)
A traditional building with a sign reading "The Dolphin." - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)
A seafood dish with clams, mussels, and fish in a white bowl. - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)
Free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Dolphin Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden desk, books, a lamp, a bed with a white bedspread, and a wooden cabinet.

Double Room (Room1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view.

Double Room (Room2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with striped bedding, two pillows, a floral pillow, and a set of white towels. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a radio. The room has a green wall with two framed pictures above the bed.

Double Room (Room3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Leiston is home to The Dolphin Inn. Thorpeness Golf Club and Aldeburgh Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Suffolk Coast and Heaths and RSPB Minsmere. Leiston Leisure Centre and Southwold Maize Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Leiston travel guide
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Old Homes Road, Leiston, England, IP16 4FE

What's nearby

  • A boat docked at a sandy shore with buildings in the background.
    Suffolk Coast and Heaths
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A traditional windmill by a calm river, surrounded by grassy fields and a few houses.
    Norfolk Broads
    49 min drive - 33.3 miles
  • A waterfront cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and boats docked along the quay.
    Ipswich Waterfront
    52 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thorpeness Golf Club
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Meare Shop and Tearooms
    6 min walk
  • Cross Keys Inn
    4 min drive
  • The White Horse
    5 min drive
  • Ash Smoked Fishes
    3 min drive
  • The Kitchen
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM) and Monday - Friday (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
During July-August, reception hours are Monday-Saturday from 11 AM-11 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM-10:30 PM.
Reception is open from 11 AM-10:30 PM on Sunday.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dolphin Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dolphin Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Dolphin Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Dolphin Inn located?

Situated in Leiston, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Thorpeness Golf Club and Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre. Moot Hall and Suffolk Coast and Heaths are also within 3 mi (5 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 Dolphin Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ben

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would Book again

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018