Title: The Dolphin Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Dolphin Inn Travelers can enjoy local flavors at the restaurant of this hidden gem, then start their day with coffee in the garden surrounded by sunshine ## Photo gallery for The Dolphin Inn ![Exterior - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/843e112e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room (Room2) - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/6f220ad2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/f0c6dedc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/c6ebab35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Dolphin Inn (Leiston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/588332b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Dolphin Inn, in a quaint town, offers a warm welcome, English breakfast, and a cozy bar with a restaurant. 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Self-checkin, Free Parking, Petok Lowestoft - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=114998299&PinnedHotelID=114998299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking ### 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 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? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Dolphin Inn? ### What time is check-out at The Dolphin Inn? ### Where is The Dolphin Inn located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Dolphin Inn Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Ben Nov 25, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great experience, friendly, clean and in a great location. ##### Ben Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jun 30, 2020 we cancelled our booking on 8 June with you as unable to visit and cancelled as agreed when booking Ruth Williams ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin Feb 18, 2020 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! ##### Benjamin Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Philip Sep 13, 2019 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. ##### Philip Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda Aug 3, 2019 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 ##### Amanda Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate Jun 8, 2019 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. ##### Kate Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### MAUREEN Apr 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Everything was superb great stay and would happily recommend the dolphin and stay again ##### MAUREEN Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim Mar 11, 2019 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. ##### Kim Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would Book again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 2, 2018 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aYUL-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Bellstar Suites at Solara Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels-Solara-Resort-Spa-Bellstar-Hotels-Resorts.h3912100.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d6023515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [The Greenway Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Greenway-Hotel-Spa.h520203.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Seattle Premium Outlets](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle-Premium-Outlets-Hotels.0-l6161597-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Green-Valley-Ranch-Resort-And-Spa.h846020.Hotel-Information) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Waikiki Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikiki-Beach-Hotels.0-l6001233-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [LOT-Polish Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/LOT-Polish-Airlines-Flights.cLO.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yvr/toronto-to-vancouver) > > [Flair Airlines Edmonton (YEG) to Toronto (YYZ) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/flair-airlines-from-edmonton-intl-to-pearson-intl/f8/yeg/yyz) ### Cars ### Activities > [Things to do in Montego Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Montego-Bay.d180106.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [romantic vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/romantic-vacations)