The Dolphin Inn
3.5 star property

Comfortable inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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The Dolphin Inn

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Exterior
Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Dining
Free toiletries, dressing gowns, slippers

Overview of The Dolphin Inn

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
Old Homes Road, Leiston, England, IP16 4FE
  • Popular LocationThorpeness Windmill5 min walk
  • Popular LocationThorpeness Golf Club7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAldeburgh Golf Club6 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)84 min drive
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Room options

Double Room (Room1)

Highlights

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

Double Room (Room2)

Highlights

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

Double Room (Room3)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Leiston

The Dolphin Inn is located in Leiston. 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 Southwold Beach and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. RSPB Minsmere and Easton Farm Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Thorpeness Windmill - 5 min walk
  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 7 min walk
  • Moot Hall - 4 min drive
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Snape Maltings - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Engineers Arms - 6 min drive
  • Mill Inn - 4 min drive
  • Golden Galleon - 4 min drive
  • The Cross Keys - 4 min drive
  • White Hart Inn - 5 min drive

About this property

The Dolphin Inn

Property highlights
At The Dolphin Inn, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dolphin Inn offer perks, such as premium bedding and dressing gowns, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Electric kettles, heating and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Romanian, Zulu

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

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 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.

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per stay

Payment types at the property

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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 at The Dolphin Inn?

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?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Dolphin Inn located?

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

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