The Dolphin Inn

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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 Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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

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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

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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
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About the area

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 nearby fishing, 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 row of colorful beach huts along a seaside promenade.
    Southwold Beach
    37 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • A waterfront with a marina, a modern building with large windows, and a brick building with a sign for 'Pizza Al Taglio'.
    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
  • Dolphin Inn
    1 min drive
  • The Kitchen
    5 min walk

About this property

The Dolphin Inn

  • Upscale inn
  • 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 bathrobes, 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

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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 Golf Club and Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre. Moot Hall and Suffolk Coast and Heaths are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Would Book again

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018