The Bay Hotel
Southwold
📍 Station Road, Southwold, IP18 6AY
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.3 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Southwold The Pier: Excellent bathing water 0.5 mi · Environment Agency
Photo: bayhotel.uk
- Victorian hotel building dating from 1901 with original features
- Just minutes' walk from the beach and town centre
- Surrounded by cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops
- Rooms include Wi-Fi, smart TV and tea/coffee facilities
The Bay Hotel sits in the heart of Southwold, Suffolk, in a charming Victorian building dating from 1901 that blends original features with modern décor. It's just minutes' walk from the beach and surrounded by local cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops, with everything you need close by. Rooms range from cosy doubles to family rooms and spacious king beds, each offering complimentary Wi-Fi, a smart TV and tea and coffee making facilities, on a room-only basis. Dogs are welcome when booked in advance. Southwold's own attractions, including its museum and railway heritage sites, are all within a short stroll, and the town's beach, with its excellent water quality, is close at hand too.
How far to…
- Beach
- 0.5 miles
- Station
- 7.1 miles
Practical details
- Check-in
- From 3pm
- Check-out
- By 10am
- Pets
- Dogs allowed by arrangement, charge applies
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 1 Nov 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ WiFi
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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