About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Dolphin Inn in Thorpeness offers four-star comfort with private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, and free WiFi. Each room features a private bathroom, bathrobes, and garden views. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a modern, family-friendly restaurant serving British and European cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes full English/Irish, pancakes, and local specialities. Leisure Facilities: The inn offers a terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, room service, and free on-site parking. Location and Attractions: Located 78 km from Norwich International Airport, the inn is near Aldeburgh Beach (1.8 km) and Thorpeness Golf Club (8-minute walk). Other attractions include Framlingham Castle (24 km) and Aldeburgh Golf Club (4.6 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anne
United Kingdom“All the staff were very helpful and friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable and the little touches, like the delicious cake that was left on the tea tray and the mini fridge, were much appreciated. We ate in the restaurant most evenings and...” 
Ash United Kingdom“Pretty little village & nearby Aldeburgh has plenty of parking or you can walk in, took us 35 minutes & there are loads of places to eat & drink there. The staff at The Dolphin Inn were superb. We ate there both nights in the bar area as we had...”- Hunt United Kingdom“Our room was absolutely amazing, very well decorated, loads of room, massive luxurious dressed bed, amazing tea tray assortment with bottle water and milk, mini fridge and dressing gowns and slippers. The food and staff are amazing too. Will...”
- Ruth United Kingdom“Friendly helpful and welcoming staff. Lovely breakfast beautifully presented and our dietary needs accommodated. Beautiful and quirky location.”
- Judith United Kingdom“We had never been to Thorpeness before and it was lovely. The welcome at the Dolphin was fantastic, the room had everything we needed. The food was excellent as we had breakfast and dinner there. Suffolk portions are generous.”
- Hayley United Kingdom“Staff were lovely. Food was great. Room was cute and clean and bed was very comfortable”
- Jac United Kingdom“Great welcoming staff and fabulous food The pub is right at the centre of the seaside retreat and is the heart of the place. The room was spotless and the beds really comfortable. Will definitely return.”
- Jenny United Kingdom“Everything! The Inn seems to be the hub of the village and we can see why. The welcome and friendliness of all staff was lovely; they could not do more to make our stay memorable. The room was clean, full of style and very comfortable- the bed...”
- Iain United Kingdom“A perfect central spot to experience Thorpeness. Staff went out of their way to help.”
- Peter
France“Charming country inn with lovely rooms providing extra touches such as a bedside DAB digital radio, bathrobes, slippers and a lovely selection of tea, coffee, bottled water & a slice of cake & chocolate on the tea tray for both guests. The...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform The Dolphin Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
