The Bay Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

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, TV, and wardrobe. 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. Local Attractions: Southwold Pier Beach is a 9-minute walk away, Serena Hall Gallery 700 metres nearby, and Southwold Summer Theatre a 5-minute walk. Norwich International Airport is 55 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel is very easy to find and convenient car parking. Reception was staffed on arrival and helped us with door code access and locate room but all the info was provided in advance if no one there. Its really clean and comfortable having a...”
Breeze
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I expected to hear traffic noise as knew where the hotel was situated but it wasn't excessive. I got a wonderful welcome by the lady on reception who carried my bag to my room, friendly and helpful. l was only staying for one night for event the...”
Clive
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything feels new, having only reopened eight weeks ago. The two ladies on reception (not always manned) were very pleasant and welcoming”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel looks impressive from the outside and my room didn't disappoint. I stayed in the Superior King Size room which was very spacious and nicely decorated. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was good. The complimentary drinks,...”
Lyla
Canada Canada
“Easy check in instructions to follow. Receptionists on duty until early evening very pleasant. Beautiful refurbished bedrooms and bathrooms! Loved our stay.”
Eve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely welcome, nice and clean reception lady was very friendly, would stay again !!!”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a great 2 nights at The Bay Hotel in Southwold. It's in a very good location to explore the town and harbour. Very clean, newly refurbished and comfortable bed. All in all a very good hotel.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean facilities excellent bathroom . Reasonable walk into southwold . Ease of parking”
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...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.