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About this property
Beachfront Location: The Sail Loft in Southwold offers direct beachfront access, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Guests can relax by the seaside and enjoy stunning coastal views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and TVs. Additional amenities include free WiFi, showers, and comfortable beds. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves traditional and modern cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. A cozy bar provides a perfect spot for relaxation. Local Attractions: Southwold Pier Beach is a 7-minute walk away, while Southwold Pier lies 0.9 mi from the hotel. Norwich International Airport is 40 mi distant. Highly rated for beach access, convenient location, and excellent service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paul
United Kingdom
“Perfect location, food was excellent, the room was spacious and we had a great view of the sea. Will definitely return in the near future.” - Elsie
United Kingdom
“Loved it was right by the beach and a short walk into town.” - Amelia
United States
“Fantastic inn/pub. Manager is very nice and remembers all his guests. Really enjoyed the room very clean and comfortable and the location is great!” - Jane
United Kingdom
“Excellent location,opposite the beach and looking back across Southwold common. Great room, very clean and well equipped,comfortable bed and added bonus of patio. Excellent breakfast and dinner and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend...” - Susan
United Kingdom
“Room was lovely. Bath was great with a view out of the front of the property to the beach. Breakfast was good with pleanty of choice. The evening meal was great.” - Sara
United Kingdom
“food exceptional! , rooms comfy,clean and inviting.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“It is conveniently situated between the harbour and the town. Parking is good, with good access. Being able to check in/out via the lock system was very convenient as it meant I didn’t have to restrict arrival/departure times.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“We knew there was no restaurant or bar on the premises due to flooding last year but the room was very well decorated and clean, spacious and well equipped. Shower room was very good too. Tom phoned me soon after booking to ensure we were fully...” - Bell
United Kingdom
“The staff where so friendly and accommodating. We should have been camping but de to bad weather we had to seek some accomodation. They even upgraded us to a larger room to fit us in. Cosy and warm. Good food.” - Amanda
United Kingdom
“Lovely relaxed vibe, reminded us of Cornish beach restaurants”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Sail Loft
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please note the property does not have a 24-hour reception. Late self check-in is possible via an external key box.
A takeaway service for food is available from Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 20:00 and on Sunday from 12 noon to 15:00.
Please inform The Sail Loft of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.