About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Bay Hotel in Southwold offers family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and balconies. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, free toiletries, and a TV. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from express check-in and check-out services, free on-site private parking, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a dining table, sofa bed, and outdoor furniture. Prime Location: Situated 55 km from Norwich International Airport, the hotel is a 9-minute walk from Southwold Pier Beach. Nearby attractions include Bungay Castle (27 km) and Norwich Cathedral (49 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Berta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An absolutely stunning place. Would definitely stay again. A home to home! Great location! Spotlessly clean, great access and good parking.
  • Morgan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Love the location, code to get in to building and room. Lovely bottle of whiskey to have a night cap. Beds super comfty. Biscuits in room and hot chocolate sachets and bottle of water. Beautifully decorated. We had mini fridge in room too! Met 2...
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Bay Hotel was super clean and very nicely done up. The tea/coffee facilities were great and the whisky night cap was a great touch. The clothes steamer in the room was a nice surprise too. Someone was there when we checked in and she was super...
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a great stay. The room was beautiful with a large, modern en-suite and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. Easy access to cafes for breakfast. Good WIFI. We will definitely be returning.
  • Mr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Freshly renovated room in a guesthouse a few minutes walk from the town and beach. Very reasonably priced too. Nothing not to like!
  • Lou
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. Close to cafes, bars, restaurants. Just been refurbished so very, very clean and tasteful.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The new modern bathrooms and smart TV’s Excellent WiFi & large smart Tv.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and tidy. Short walk 5 mins to town Ideal location
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The building is beautiful, staff very friendly and helpful. Great location with parking. Short walking distance to town centre and beach. We stayed in the Suffolk Suite which was very spacious with very comfortable bed and large bathroom. Recently...
  • Eagle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Upsides most things. Only complaints: a 10am checkout, no fridge, no fan in the bathroom

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.