Title: The Dolphin Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Inn in Leiston with free breakfast and a restaurant ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/843e112e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/bb546252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/c6ebab35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25745500/25745474/f0c6dedc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](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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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLeiston-Hotels-The-Dolphin-Inn.h25745474.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLeiston-Hotels-The-Dolphin-Inn.h25745474.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.18174%2C1.61467&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BaDAYQjlynNwNn8mxz1HjF8I7CU=) 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 White Hart - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ive's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Kitchen - ‬5 min walk ## 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. 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Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=83673763&PinnedHotelID=83673763&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 ### 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 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? > 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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.8/10 Staff & service ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 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