About this property

Situated within just a short walk away Orford Castle, in the heart of tranquil village of Orford, the Crown and Castle offers highly rated restaurant with 21 en-suite bedrooms. In 2018. the property won The Good Hotel Guide’s Editor’s Choice for Restaurant with Rooms, as well as an award for Fabulous Food by Sawday’s. The bedrooms all feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV/DVD player, tea and coffee-making facilities and an en suite refurbished modern bathroom with luxury toiletries and a shower. The Crown and Castle is a pet-friendly accommodation and also offers lunch and dinner all year round. Orford Ness is just across from the River Alde and is reached by a short ferry ride. Aldeburgh is 18 km from the Crown and Castle, while Snape Maltings, home of Aldeburgh Music, is 8.7 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were cycling the wolf way and so this was perfectly placed along the way. The staff were very helpful and the food was delicious and hot even though we were a big group
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and the food was excellent and even though we were a group of 10 our food all came together and perfectly prepared, hot and delicious-
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great food, friendly helpful staff and great location.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, going beyond expected levels of helpfulness. Food was very very good, with a great selection of dinner options and one of the best eggs Benedict for me at breakfast!
  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I needed to leave really early to meet other folks, so although they offered a continental breakfast before the main breakfast period, I couldn't do this. my issue, not theirs. They tried hard!
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were great gluten free options were good. Location was great. Walking maps were very helpful. Food was good.
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An excellent breakfast. Staff catered for all our requests.
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. The room was very clean and the staff were very helpful
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent! Plenty of choice and good size portions. Eggs cooked to perfection! Staff were exceptional. Everyone made us feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect in the room, very comfortable bed, lovely peaceful view. There was lots of hanging space and drawers, fresh milk.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Crown and Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Single bookings over a certain value may be subject to additional deposits and cancellation policies.

"When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply."

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.