Pretty little village & nearby Aldeburgh has plenty of parking or you can walk in, took us 35 minutes & there are loads of places to eat & drink there. The staff at The Dolphin Inn were superb. We ate there both nights in the bar area as we had the dog with us but it was lovely, good service & food. Nice menu, not overly extensive which I liked plus a specials board. I liked that check in was from 2pm....very unusual these days.

There was no shower curtain on the bath which had a hand held shower attachment. But apart from that, it was all good.

The food was superb. The selection of ales was to my liking. The room was lovely and clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The location was serene and picturesque.

It was disappointingly not to have a shower in the room, we missed this facility greatly. We realised that the room was too small to accommodate a shower but had we had known that in advance in may have affected our decision to make a book. The outside seating and eating area seemed to be a haven for dog owners and their dogs. Although on the whole the owners were responsible people there were a few who ignored the rules and let their dogs roam free. Maybe a larger sign is needed and staff instructed to remind people.

We had a three night stay with friends and occupied all three available bedrooms. The rooms are comfortable and quiet. The Dolphin is superbly situated for exploring this part of the Suffolk cost, Aldeburgh being a short drive or reasonable walk away. Don’t expect any taxis though. The staff were well organised and pleasant and the bar service first rate. The food is of exceptionally high standard and reasonably priced. You will not need much for lunch after the breakfast! Very highly recommended.

Everything! The Inn seems to be the hub of the village and we can see why. The welcome and friendliness of all staff was lovely; they could not do more to make our stay memorable. The room was clean, full of style and very comfortable- the bed huge 😃 the shower was excellent even though it was above the bath! The breakfasts and dinners were memorable, stylish, huge and beautifully cooked. Thorpeness itself is quite a find too.

Nothing - we loved it all.

Very very good. Pancakes excellent and made a change from cereals. Very good attentive staff.

Room 3 has a shower over the deep bath. Difficult to get in and out if older. If a shower screen was fitted it would make showering easier and safe getting the floor wet. A hand rail would also be very helpful for older guests. A couple of armchairs would also be nice in the dining area to sit in after dinner. Ie make a small sitting area for hotel guests.

Set in a beautiful village, close to the sea. The Dolphin staff were helpful and the food was amazing. Our room was beautiful and the bed very comfortable. The Bathroom could have done with a little modernisation, but was clean and fit for purpose. All in all, a really lovely long weekend break.

We had to wait for staff when we went down for breakfast in the morning :-( However, breakfast was also amazing.

Charming country inn with lovely rooms providing extra touches such as a bedside DAB digital radio, bathrobes, slippers and a lovely selection of tea, coffee, bottled water & a slice of cake & chocolate on the tea tray for both guests. The evening menu & the breakfast selections were extensive and excellent. All the staff we encountered were really personable and made us feel welcomed and valued guests.

No negatives.

Thorpeness is a lovely place to visit. We had a wonderful 2 night stay at the Dolphin Inn. Breakfast and dinner was simply divine, the room was spacious, clean and our bed was so comfy! The little touches of chocolate and brownies were such a lovely gesture. The staff were amazing and friendly and the location of the Dolphin Inn was just perfect!! We highly recommend this lovely gem of a place. Thank you for a wonderful stay😍

There wasn’t anything not to like!

The location is excellent, right in the middle of the holiday village of Thorpeness which is quaint, busy in the day and quiet at night. The restaurant is busy , though and worth booking. The rooms are lovely, very individual, well thought out and exceptionally clean, warm and welcoming. Tea and coffee facilities were good quality. The staff are truly lovely, friendly but not over friendly and the food was excellent. Their breakfast choices are wonderfully eclectic and locally sourced. We love this place and return regularly.

I didn't like the bath/shower arrangement in this bathroom, other rooms we have stayed in had a full shower. The water can get extremely hot, which they do warn you about but be aware.

Our room was absolutely amazing, very well decorated, loads of room, massive luxurious dressed bed, amazing tea tray assortment with bottle water and milk, mini fridge and dressing gowns and slippers. The food and staff are amazing too. Will definitely be visiting again very soon.