The Sail Loft

Hotels
9 (827 reviews)
53 FERRY ROAD , Southwold , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Bar
Private 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 827 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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mark solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Everything. Location, views from the room, comfort, cleanliness, food, courtesy of staff.

Cons:

Wasn't anything to dislike

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Daphné couple fr
10
Face aux dunes et nature proche de la ville : bonheur pur !
Pros:

Lieu superbe avec des vues magnifiques sur le port et les marais et petit déjeuner exceptionnel. Merci à l’équipe très sympathique et efficace, notamment Sam🙏🏻. N’hésitez pas à y dîner aussi : c’est copieux et inventif.

Cons:

Notre chambre donnait sur des tuyaux de ventilation qui disparaîtront l’an prochain… plus de peur que de mal au final.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
8
Good location, good value.
Pros:

Breakfast, room.

Cons:

Breakfast was served at 9.30 each day, could have been a little earlier.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
K
Kate couple gb
10
Perfect!
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
9
It suited me completely. Opposite a stunning beach and very close to the pretty town of Southwold.
Pros:

I had booked bed and breakfast only. Breakfast was brilliant, cooked beautifully and excellent value.

Cons:

One really tiny thing - the bathroom mirror in front of the sink was hung so high it was useless to me. Not a huge problem and it could be easily put right.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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steve couple gb
10
good pleasant staff nothing to much trouble
Pros:

breakfast very good evening meal very good and big portions room very clean

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
J
Jillian couple gb
10
Lovely location, excellent food and welcoming staff
Pros:

Lovely room with balcony overlooking the marshes. Quality drinks and snacks tray. Very friendly and welcoming staff and excellent breakfast cooked to order.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
R
Roz couple gb
8
Perfect location
Pros:

Close to beach and walking distance to the harbour and town of Southwold.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
C
Clair couple gb
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

A little bit different, with a beach vibe going on. Friendly team on site and very relaxed with nice views and the beach directly opposite.

Cons:

Difficult to shower in room 5, roll top bath quite a high step over for older guests..

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
B
Beverley couple gb
9
Really enjoyed our stay and if we come back to Southwold wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
Pros:

It’s not very far from town. Room was lovely, shower perfect, breakfast excellent.

Cons:

Bed was a bit too soft, we prefer firmer. That said we slept well.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Trish couple gb
9
Lovely location and room.
Pros:

Excellent room and bathroom - bed and shower both great, with lovely towels.
Location also excellent, just 10 mins walk to the centre, overlooking the marsh and right next to the sea (though view blocked by the dunes).
Food in the pub also very good and promptly served, even though very busy.

Cons:

Parking very limited - we had to pay in the adjacent public car park when we arrived in the afternoon - but we were able to move our car in overnight.
Breakfast not served until 9.30 every day. This is much too late for us - we like to get up and get going early - and we had to miss it altogether on the day we left. The menu and cooked food is very good but there is no buffet of cereal, fruit juice, fruit, yogurt etc, which we missed.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
K
Kim solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
9
Great stay in a welcoming environment with excellent facilities
Pros:

Comfortable, well placed for access to Southwold, excellent food and drink and value for money.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
8
Lovely pub with rooms and great breakfast
Pros:

Very chilled. Great breakfast, comfortable room, nice staff . Water in room.

Cons:

Quite expensive for what it was but it’s Southwold I guess

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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nina couple gb
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Julian Innes solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendly Staff, great accommodation will definitely come back again.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
S
Steve couple gb
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
M
Mrs Rita couple gb
8
We enjoyed our stay. Staff were very good, and friendly
Pros:

Location was very good, easy walk to coast as well as to town.

Cons:

Pillows more comfortable.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Good Nana couple gb
9
A brilliant weekend away staying in great accommodation.
Pros:

Lovely bedroom with a balcony overlooking the salt marshes. Opposite the hotel are steps giving direct access to the beach and it is only a short walk from the hotel to the shops and amenities. Breakfasts were delicious and there is a good menu to choose from. We also had dinner one night of our stay and the food was very good.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee