The Sail Loft

Hotels
9 (860 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
See all facilities

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 860 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
S
Strachan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Warm hospitality, delicious dining and the perfect location for discovering Southwold.
Pros:

A wonderful stay at The Sail Loft in Southwold. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout my visit, and the breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. I especially liked the later breakfast start time, which gave me the chance to enjoy a walk along the beach beforehand. I ate in the restaurant one evening and had the sea bass from the specials board, which was absolutely delicious. The location is ideal, within easy walking distance of both the harbour and Southwold itself. Thank you to the whole team for making my stay so enjoyable. I would happily recommend The Sail Loft and look forward to returning.

Cons:

The only minor point is that the age and character of the building means you may occasionally hear other guests walking about, although I found this a small trade-off for such a lovely place to stay.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
M
mark • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent as usual.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
E
Ernest • couple • gb
9
Enjoyed our little trip from Norfolk to Suffolk. We're lucky to live in E Anglia
Pros:

I found our stay good.
Dinner in the evening, two courses for £15 good value. I enjoyed the mussel chouder

Cons:

Breakfast a bit late for us. Would have liked muesli and fruit choice

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • couple • gb
8
A VERY enjoyable short break
Pros:

Food was very good. Bedroom was excellent.
Dining space and bar was very good. The Staff were ALL very friendly and very helpful.
Its location was excellent.

Cons:

We had to go outside of building to reach the sleeping area, this didn't really matter but one evening we were there it was raining and the wind was cold and blustery. In good warm weather this would cause no trouble.
The only thing we really would have appreciated was somewhere to sit in a comfortable space to have a drink and perhaps to watch the world go by, unfortunately there was no space for such luxury at The Sail Loft. ( we are both in our late eighties and a few years ago it wouldnt have mattered

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • couple • gb
9
Brilliant would recommend
Pros:

Was very traditional looking …very clean & had a lovely atmosphere..beautiful bar area very welcoming

Cons:

Walls a little thin …cld hear other guests

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
C
Cheryl • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great location to walk to town and harbour ,very close to beach ,quiet location ,good food ,friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
J
Joe • couple • es
6
Pros:

Staff attention excellent, good breakfast.

Cons:

Bed / floor was on an angle, think the previous person staying there must have been hairy as there as I kept finding hairs, rug had seen better days, expensive overall for what it was

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
8
Great short break and would come again.
Pros:

Great room and very comfortable. Filling breakfast though an earlier start would have been preferred.

Cons:

We were aware it was outside Southwold and fortunately didn’t get caught out as the weather was a bit changeable.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • gb
10
We were pleasantly surprised by this accommodation and hope to return for longer before too long
Pros:

Wonderful, peaceful location. Good shower and comfortable bed. Breakfast was included although that wasn’t clear in the listing details.
The restaurant below served a delicious evening meal and the breakfast. Be warned, the portions are huge. 12 mins walk into town. All the staff were friendly and very helpful.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
V
Vanessa • couple • gb
9
Good hotel for a short stay
Pros:

It had everything we needed for a comfortable nights stay

Cons:

It was slightly outside the centre of Southwold but it wasn’t a major problem

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
D
Dawn • couple • gb
10
Had a lovely stay, staff were friendly, room was lovely, breakfast had good selection could maybe offer English breakfas
Pros:

Very good room, great dining in facilities, lovely atmosphere

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike apart from could add a small fridge in room maybe for fresh milk/water

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • extended_group • gb
9
Super stay!
Pros:

Great location

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • couple • gb
10
Fabulous.
Pros:

Pretty much everything.

Cons:

Not much really.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
R
Rosa • solo_traveller • gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Gorgeous location. Great bar & restaurant. Big, clean, comfortable rooms. Free parking. Super friendly staff

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
Matt • couple • gb
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • gb
9
Two days in Southwold
Pros:

Excellent location, great service from friendly and very helpful staff. Great breakfast. Car parking available, although I imagine at busy times in the Pub, parking might be an issue.

Cons:

The room walls are thin and you could hear people in the other rooms.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
Janet • couple • gb
10
The Sail Loft an excellent relaxed happy place to stay
Pros:

Good location for the beach, Southwold and Walberswick. Free parking, WiFi. We had a very comfortable en-suite bedroom with a small terrace. Friendly, efficient, hard working and cheerful staff. Breakfasts delicious, nice variety and good selection of coffees. We had two evening in house meals both excellent. Both nights very busy but served with little fuss. Relaxed atmosphere. We would highly recommend The Sail Loft. Thanks to all the staff for making our long weekend in Suffolk so special.

Cons:

Nothing to really dislike apart from slight squeak from floorboards from occupants above in early morning!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
T
Tim • couple • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very comfortable and clean accomodation, with excellent food choices, both for dinner and breakfast

Cons:

Breakfast at 9.30am is a little late

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • gb
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee