Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback

The Dolphin Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Leiston with free breakfast and a restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Dolphin Inn

Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Property grounds
Dining
Front of property
The Dolphin Inn, in a quaint town, offers a warm welcome, English breakfast, and a cozy bar with a restaurant. Guests enjoy WiFi and a terrace overlooking the garden - features previous visitors particularly appreciate.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10
Check availability for tonight Sep 9 - Sep 10

Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 10 - Sep 11
Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Double Room (Room1)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Double Room (Room1)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Room2)

Double Room (Room2) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Double Room (Room2)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Room3)

Double Room (Room3) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Double Room (Room3)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

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 Southwold Beach and Suffolk Coast and Heaths. RSPB Minsmere and Easton Farm Park 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 guideOpens in a new window
View more Inns in LeistonOpens in a new window
Map
Old Homes Road, Leiston, England, IP16 4FE

What's nearby

  • Thorpeness Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moot Hall - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Snape Maltings - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • RSPB Minsmere - 17 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seafood & Grill - ‬4 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 premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dolphin Inn feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Electric kettles, heating, and desks

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

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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 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
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?

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).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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

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

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018