Located on Southwold’s High Street, in the county of Suffolk, the Crown Hotel offers en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. The property is just at 4 minutes’ walk from the seaside and free Wi-Fi is also available. All rooms at the Crown Hotel feature a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. They also offer a seating area and a desk. This award-winning hotel boasts a bar and a restaurant, which offers an extensive wine list. All dishes are carefully prepared with fresh, local and seasonal produce. The property is surrounded by shops and pubs, and Southwold Golf Club is only 12 minutes’ walk away. Southwold is located in the North Sea coast, within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is 11 miles South of Lowesoft and 29 miles North-East of Ipswich. The Crown Hotel does not have a lift and all of its bedrooms are situated on the 1st and 2nd floors and are accessible via stairs only.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendliness of all the staff, location and the food and beverages (beer) were great. Comfy chairs to relax and read the free papers.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Good car park with EV charging Friendly helpful staff who were kind at all times Delicious food, a great variety of choice . Comfortable room with excellent facilities, good view of Main Street and very warm too.with plenty...
  • Lindsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely reception staff. Great location and rooms
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have been visiting Southwold for forty years and this is my first stay at The Crown. Very nice room on the front, friendly staff, great food! Great location in the centre of Southwold, with parking. Overall, a very good stay. 😃
  • Andrea
    Australia Australia
    Right in the centre of town and with a fabulous restaurant, this was a great place to stay to visit friends in Southwold.
  • Geoffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable (if small) room; good restaurant for lovely dinner and breakfast; charming snug bar!
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a wonderful new year stay at The Crown. Staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean and beds super comfortable. The beer was amazing and we partied the night away. We will definitely be back next year.
  • Storey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good breakfast,plenty of choice and good prompt service
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast and dinner excellent. Room was lovely and big, nice and warm and beds very comfortable.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel ideally positioned for a Christmassy break in Southwold. Bedroom well appointed with some lovely touches.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Crown Hotel
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Crown Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Crown Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
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 of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that each room can only accommodate 2 adults. Children's beds are available at an additional charge on request only.

3 rooms or more are subject to our group terms and conditions and must be booked directly with the hotel.

The Crown Hotel does not have a lift and all of its bedrooms are situated on the 1st and 2nd floors and are accessible via stairs only.

FAQs about Crown Hotel

  • Crown Hotel is 150 yards from the centre of Southwold. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Crown Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Crown Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Crown Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
  • Yes, Crown Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Crown Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • The prices at Crown Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Crown Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite
  • Crown Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Crown Hotel