Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (663 reviews)
Thorpeness , Thorpeness , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location for golf, beach and touring
Helpful, attentive and friendly staff
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms in many cases
Good bar and welcoming atmosphere
Plenty of on-site parking
Dog-friendly option mentioned
Many guests intend to return / repeat visitors
Cons:
Some bedrooms and public areas described as tired/shabby and needing refurbishment
Mixed breakfast experience (overcooked eggs, limited pastries, slow service)
Perceived as expensive or not great value for some stays
Stairs and some rooms located in separate lodge can be inconvenient
Facilities in places noted as a little tired

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Generally reported as clean (beds and rooms often described as clean), though several reviews note tired, shabby or slightly grubby areas and calls for TLC.
Service
9.2
Consistently praised: helpful, attentive and friendly staff, polite reception, examples of staff going beyond expectations (bringing coffee, attentive service).
Location
9.3
Very strong: excellent position for golf, beach, lake and touring; praised for views and accessibility across many reviews.
Room Quality
8
Rooms often comfortable with large/comfy beds and spacious layouts, but some rooms described as tired, in need of refurbishment, or situated down stairs/away from main building.
Amenities
7.9
Bar, parking and on-site facilities are positives (bar comfortable, plenty of parking), but several comments note facilities would benefit from refurbishment and lack of air-con.
Value for Money
7.2
Mixed to negative: multiple guests found stays pricey or not great value for one night; location helps justify cost for many but price is a recurring concern.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Mixed but generally positive: several guests praised excellent evening meals and improved bar menu; others reported inconsistent breakfast (overcooked eggs, limited pastries, slow service).
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall positive experience with many repeat visitors and strong suitability for golfers and short breaks; negatives mainly around tired decor and occasional value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 03:32

Property Description

Picturesque Views and Unique Location
Nestled on the sunny Suffolk Heritage Coast, Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel offers modern rooms with stunning views of the famous Thorpeness Meare. Just a short stroll from the beach, this hotel provides a unique and picturesque setting for your getaway.

Comfortable Rooms with Varied Amenities
Each spacious room at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel features a private in-room bathroom, a TV, and complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits. Some rooms go the extra mile with additional comforts like sofas, French windows, or a patio area, offering a cozy and relaxing stay for every guest.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in fresh Suffolk breakfasts at the restaurant overlooking the golf course, or savor traditional and modern dishes in a serene garden setting. With two bars offering light meals and a variety of drinks, including award-winning beers and wines, guests can unwind and enjoy a delightful culinary experience during their stay.

Ready to experience the charm of Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel? Book now for a memorable coastal retreat.

Important information:

For bed and breakfast guests golf is subject to availability, charged at the current green fee rate.

A Handicap certificate issued by the guests own golf club is required to play.

Only continental breakfast will be available between 3rd and 15th January 2022.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 663 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.9
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James • solo_traveller • gb
7
I'll be going back
Pros:

Overall, I had a very enjoyable and positive experience. The food was excellent, and the service was good.

Cons:

The breakfast was good - however, the service was slow

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
9
A very comfortable night stay in a lovely setting, helpful staff and delicious food.
Pros:

Spacious and comfortable room
Very pet friendly
All facilities needed
Helpful staff
Delicious supper and exceptional breakfast.

Cons:

Very minor but bed a little too hard for me but of course this a personal thing

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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ANAGNOSTIS • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was quite satisfactory with a variety of options. Room was good, and convenient.

Cons:

While room was in a good condition and convenient I do not thing it was equivalent to the cost per night that the room was charged.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • solo_traveller • cz
10
Pros:

Misto, bar, atmosfera, kuchyně, steak

Cons:

matrace

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • solo_traveller • cz
10
Pros:

Lokalita, bar, kuchyně, terasa, přístup personálu, dostupnost pláže

Cons:

matrace

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Charmain • couple • gb
8
We will definitely stay here again
Pros:

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. It was fairly quiet and at one point we had the outside Terrace to ourselves. There were some lovely walks nearby. The room was spacious. I’ve had everything we need. The bathroom is also spacious. I’ve had lots of shelves for putting our toilet toiletries on. Staff were all lovely. We really enjoyed eating in the restaurant for breakfast with the beautiful views of the golf course. The breakfast itself was also very good.

Cons:

We asked for a quiet room and it wasn’t the quietest. We didn’t feel able to open our patio doors as people were walking by the pathway outside.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jolly Swagman • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

The bedroom was very nice, clean comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly. Bar was good, not too expensive.

Cons:

Dinner and breakfast were ok, quality could have been better. The cook team don't appear to know how to fry or poach an egg, which is disappointing, both came overcooked with a hard yolk.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
It was a great stay - clean, comfortable and a lovely relaxed atmosphere
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Great coatal golf location and fine views. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast included.
Plenty of onsite parking
Suits golfers well

Cons:

Bedrooms clean but a bit tired.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • gb
8
Really enjoyed, especially the attentive staff.
Pros:

Very good evening meal
Attentive staff. I got up early 1 morning and tge cleaner offered and brought me a coffee!

Cons:

Decor a little shabby in places.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Robert JH • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good location for a few days in the area
Pros:

Very spacious room with large comfortable bed, good ensuite, decent sized tv. Breakfast cooked nicely and there were fruit salad, cereal, croissant available too. Dining/breakfast room has a view of the golf area. Plenty of parking. Shower had proper water, not artificially softened.
It's not far to walk back to Thorpness boating lake (worth exploring) etc, and probably 40min along the beach to Aldeburgh.

Cons:

View from our room was just the carpark,. The room could have accommodated chairs in addition to the sofa. Shower pressure varied, although the temperature stayed fairly constant. Stairs down to our room, I think you could ask for a room on the ground level to avoid that. No air-con, probably not often a problem.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
6
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

I have

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
6
Just ok not luxurious but the location made up for it
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Didn’t realise it would be a lodge to stay in not the actual building

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
4
Comfortable but over priced
Pros:

Lovely staff

Cons:

Place needs some TLC

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Ceri • couple • gb
6
Nice staff, but the hotel could do with a refurbishment
Pros:

Quiet location

Cons:

Could do with a refurbishment

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Caron • couple • gb
8
Receptionist were nice but would have been nice if they actually told us where our room was when giving us the key. As
Pros:

Great location. Lake and beach nearby.

Cons:

Was not doing golf.
Stayed here as near beach and lake and nice area. So was quite expensive for one night

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Antony • couple • gb
8
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee