The Sail Loft

Hotels
9 (731 reviews)
53 FERRY ROAD , Southwold , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Japanese garden
Covered parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Comfortable rooms
Excellent location
Cons:
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Accommodation was clean and warm with helpful staff.
Service
9.25
Staff were superb, friendly, and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.25
Great location with easy access to the beach and town.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms were very comfortable and well-kept.
Amenities
8.25
Basic amenities available; limited parking noted but adequate for our needs.
Value for Money
8.75
Good value considering quality of rooms and service.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Breakfast was excellent, dinner was lovely, and food options were plentiful.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall, a very satisfactory stay; would definitely return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:00

Property Description

Charming Coastal Stay

Nestled in Southwold just steps away from the beach, The Sail Loft offers a serene escape with a garden, free parking, and a delightful restaurant.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities

Each guest room at The Sail Loft features a TV, cozy bed linens, and fluffy towels for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location for Exploring

With attractions like Bungay Castle and Framlingham Castle within easy reach, and Norwich International Airport a short drive away, The Sail Loft is the perfect base for your coastal adventures.

Ready to experience seaside tranquility? Book your stay at The Sail Loft now.

Important information:

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 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NWI

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 731 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
Great property, friendly staff and good value for money.
Pros:

Lovely property just a short walk from a beautiful town. The room was adequately equipped and clean and warm.
The staff were all very friendly, kind and helpful. Great value for money. I would highly recommend a stay here.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the property, however a full English breakfast would be a welcome addition to the breakfast menu.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
8
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Unlimited breakfasts for guests were excellent.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
8
We really did enjoy our stay but didn’t realise that for some reason Southwold isn’t far of London prices.
Pros:

Location, Quiet, Breakfast, Parking

Cons:

Value for money was questionable perhaps? £360 for 2 nights?

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
The team at the Sail Loft were excellent
Pros:

Lovely location, excellent team, great breakfast every morning

Cons:

All good

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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neil • couple • gb
10
Absolutely loved it
Pros:

The breakfast was great.
Lovely food, fresh and hot.

Cons:

Everything was good nothing bad about anything there.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Suffolk Retreat
Pros:

Great accommodation. Very clean and comfortable within easy reach of Southwold.
Fab breakfast would recommend the French toast.

Cons:

No bar in the evening as out of season when we stayed but not too far to walk to the nearest pub.
So no problem.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Toby • couple • ie
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Sillett • couple • gb
10
Outstanding b& b
Pros:

Fantastic b&b, great locations, great food, fantastic facilities, staff were excellent. I very highly recommend 👌 👍

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jacquie • couple • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
9
A very lovely night away the room with the bathtub with a view! Room has absolutely everything you need
Pros:

In a great location overlooking the sea and close to the town. Very welcoming and friendly staff.

Cons:

Decor. Personal taste, but odd looking paint outside and very gray/plain inside.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • gb
8
Was a lovely place in a great position.
Pros:

Lovely location opposite the beach. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The floor was very creaky, but it looked an old building. There were a few areas that needed a more thorough clean.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • extended_group • gb
9
The room was clean & catered for everything you needed. Comfortable beds & staff very helpful.
Pros:

Very close to the beach. Good parking facilities.
Ten minute walk to the town. Awesome views.
Good places to eat.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
7
Great place for friendly staff and pub type food. Good area for walkers. Welcomed dogs and owners.
Pros:

Breakfast very large and slightly elaborate. Would have liked plain yoghurt, fresh fruit and ordinary toast to also be available on menu. Staff excellent, helpful and exceptionally polite. Room comfortable and clean.

Cons:

Would have liked a chair for relaxing rather than two dining room type chairs? Had a balcony but over the kitchen and next to extractor so smelly. Mat under bed needed updating as 'appeared' to be stained by shoe use? Nowhere to hang outdoor coats as hook broken.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Comfortable lovely situated clean apartment
Pros:

Situation just right peaceful easy access to beach town and country side, good parking and comfortable

Cons:

This time of year shut for food 3.0 pm some days

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

Lovely staff gorgeous room with a really comfortable bed.nice views.lunch here was the best ever as was breakfast. Will be back soon

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
9
Comfortable stay, great food.
Pros:

Room was lovely and location was perfect, right opposite the beach. Staff in the restaurant were very polite and helpful. Limited free parking available.

Cons:

Opening times for the bar/restaurant were limited, maybe due to season, but was half marathon weekend. Breakfast starts at 9.30 which was too late on the Sunday. Food served only until 3pm on Sundays too. Wasn't a problem as there are other places to eat, but we really liked the menu here. 😊

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee