The White Horse Hotel offers a charming garden setting with a welcoming coffee shop. Guests can savor breakfast or dinner at the Ingalls Room, access WiFi from their rooms, and take advantage of free self parking during their stay.
Leiston is home to The White Horse Hotel. Leiston Abbey and Moot Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Leiston Leisure Centre and RSPB Minsmere. Southwold Maize Maze and The Cut Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Leiston travel guide
Station Rd, Leiston, England, IP16 4HD
What's nearby
Leiston Abbey
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Norfolk Broads
34 min drive - 35.4 km
Ipswich Waterfront
45 min drive - 48.5 km
Long Shop Museum
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Leiston Leisure Centre
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Saxmundham Station
9 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
77 min drive
Restaurants
Sizewell Sports & Social Club
18 min walk
Dolphin Inn
6 min drive
Lion Inn
4 min drive
The White Horse
1 min walk
The Old Bell
7 min drive
About this property
The White Horse Hotel
Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The White Horse Hotel. The on-site British cuisine family restaurant, Ingalls Room, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Ingalls Room
Smugglers Bar
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
269 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
White Horse Hotel Leiston
White Horse Leiston
Hotel The White Horse Hotel Leiston
Leiston The White Horse Hotel Hotel
The White Horse Hotel Leiston
Hotel The White Horse Hotel
White Horse Hotel
White Horse
Frequently asked questions
Is The White Horse Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The White Horse Hotel?
As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Horse Hotel on Mar 12, 2026 start from ₩246,868, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at The White Horse Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The White Horse Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The White Horse Hotel located?
Situated in Leiston, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Shop Museum, Leiston Leisure Centre, and Leiston Abbey. Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Thorpeness Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
The White Horse Hotel Reviews
7.4
Good
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Room was superb, and fully matched what we were looking for
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Jean
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff, quite pleasant restaurant, good location for visiting Aldeburgh and surrounding area. Room very small, not what we thought we had booked. Expedia room description misleading.
Don’t let the the outside fool you. Inside the rooms are very well done and spotless. Breakfast was tasty, well cooked and hot. Coffee was very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the allow dogs.
Stayed here after running the Suffolk Coast Path 50k. What an amazing place, lovely staff, clean rooms, and we sat in an area called the snug - had excellent food service and my wife said the steak was the best she’d ever had.
Christian
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
Jun 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant friendly staff. Excellent breakfast with a good choice on the menu. The room and en-suite bathroom were clean and the towels were of good quality. Comfortable bed.
Leiston is a town with a lot of through traffic so traffic noise noticeable.
There is quite simply nothing not to like about this property. We had a wonderful weekend here. The room was spacious, and spotlessly clean, and the bed super comfy. The breakfast was a real stand-out. Staff were also very friendly and helpful. It was our first visit to the area - don't know why we left it so long!
Comfortable room with excellent tea making supplies - and a good sized mug each! The floor fan was useful as it was very warm. The hotel kindly allowed a later check out with a prompt and polite response to our request. Check in was efficient and simple. The evening meal was superb - great value and the pavlova! Wow! Chef’s kiss! All in all - a beautiful historic building and a really enjoyable stay. We will return I am sure.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Robert
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is spectacular.
I realise the building is old but the bedroom and stairs are in need of decorating.
We had a great couple of days, live music on the Sunday, the band was really good. Cup final was on, never heard any if it from the room.
We would stay again when in the area.
Have stayed at this property numerous times when visiting friends in Leiston. Our room was very clean. Plenty of hot beverages and biscuits. Toiletries supplied.
Staff really helpful.
Breakfast available if required.
You can't always park on site but plenty of parking a short walk away.
Would definitely recommend
Room was clean and fully equipped for a quick morning coffee which is helpful. Staff was nice and check in and out were very smooth. The only problem is that room isolation is not very good so we could hear noises from the outside and inside the property late at night. Would recommend irrespective of it.
Carolina
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Claire
Jun 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the Whitehorse hotel. The staff were really helpful and friendly. It would’ve been nice to have a mirror in my room, otherwise the room was satisfactory.
I do think it would be good if the price of a breakfast was included in the overall price rather than having to pay separately.I also think that overall it is a little bit on the expensive side, but I understand they have to make a living!
We stayed in room 3 while our friends were in room 5, and the difference was remarkable. Our room was modern and didn't match the photo we saw online, as we were 'upgraded' due to a band playing in the pub below. The bathroom was incredibly small, only accommodating one person at a time. Definitely not worth £100 a night.
The twin room we were allocated was small with no wardrobe and very cold. The ensuite was next door out on the corridor. We asked to be moved and had to pay an extra 40 pounds.
That room was much better.
Hayley
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Samantha
Sep 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Samantha
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Doreen
May 12, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very expensive for what it was and breakfast wasn't included but it was friendly
On the floor we was on there was a hell of stairs not suitable for anyone that I and it is right by the set of traffic lights where you have the crossing going all the time also traffic noise which was very noisy and because it’s a listed building. I cannot have double glazing, would I go there again possibly not because of the flight stairs and also the traffic noise?
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Astero
Dec 18, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice little hotel
Lovely family run hotel. Made to feel very welcome.