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The White Lion

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ventnor with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing
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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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High St, Ventnor, England, PO38 2AT
  • Place, St. Catherine's Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ventnor Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ventnor

Located within a 5-minute walk of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The White Lion is within a 15-minute stroll of St Catherine's Lookout. This 6-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • St. Catherine's Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Steephill Cove Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Ventnor Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Shanklin Old Village - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Shanklin Beach - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 21 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Buddle Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wight Mouse Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The White Lion

Bed & breakfast in Ventnor with free breakfast and a restaurant
The White Lion features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 37-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Coffee makers and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 37-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The White Lion Ventnor
The White Lion Bed & breakfast
The White Lion Bed & breakfast Ventnor

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The White Lion?

The White Lion provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of The White Lion?

This bed & breakfast is located in Ventnor, a short 4-minute walk from Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and also 14 minutes on foot from St Catherine's Lookout. You'll also find English Channel and Steephill Cove Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The White Lion?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The White Lion include a casino?

No, The White Lion doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The White Lion?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The White Lion?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets and a smart TV as well as a bar.

Does The White Lion have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The White Lion have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The White Lion serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does The White Lion allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The White Lion.

Are there connecting rooms at The White Lion?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Where is the closest airport to The White Lion?

The closest major airport to The White Lion is Southampton (SOU), which is about 25.3 mi away. Another top airport is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is around 27.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The White Lion?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The White Lion.

The White Lion Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic! Highly recommended

Fantastic experience all round - we checked in easily with a warm welcome from the staff. Our room was lovely, very clean, comfy bed and great decor. Little extras were provided too - the portable toothbrush & paste, shower cap and shaving kit, which was a lovely addition, especially if you've forgotten one of these. There was a coffee machine with a variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. USB socket as well as normal plug socket. Internet access was easy too. A useful folder in the room full of helpful information. The bar and restaurant were really nice too. Lovely decor and a good selection of food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful bnb in an excellent location. Family-friendly and pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yingqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family

White lion

Lovely pub very nice rooms made to feel very welcome and a lovely breakfast something for everyone
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

would recommend

really pleased, very comfortable and staff were great. Food was very nice (especially the breakfast). Only slight issue is the room was quite cold but did eventually warm up with the air con unit. There was a note saying new windows are being put in though and it was -2 outside
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velichko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definately return here. Very close to Blackgang chine. Very friendly staff. This was a family holiday with two cycling and the bikes were stored away safely and secure. Breakfast amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ho

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Nice staff, clean room and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thé room was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. However the organisation in the kitchen was poor with very long waits although the food when it arrived was very good. I felt sorry for the excellent front of house staff who were let down by the kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Food and staff excellent, ambiance very good, premises clean and tidy. Bedroom and bathroom very small for a 6day stay and only a roof view Plenty of off street parking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the room we had was lovely with a great modern bathroom. The staff were really friendly and made us feel very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean the noise was bad. Family room right next to road windows old no soundproofing boy racers up and down road immediately outside room. Stair carpet needs. Good clean not good first impression. Didn’t know we had booked Expedia 24 hours before luckily had room clean and ready and available. Breakfast delicious had no brown sauce and only one mushroom would be nice to have another, other than that best breakfast ever cooked to perfection. Would stay again if they soundproof windows?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room with an excellent en-suite bathroom. Fabulous walk in shower with super large white fluffy towels & Nice toiletries. A kettle and coffee machine in the room with well stocked choice of tea, coffee, hot choc plus biscuits. The bed was very comfortable but for me unfortunately I found the pillows too lumpy. Your not able to open the windows but there is air-con that’s of a good standard along with the option of using an ordinary electric fan. In the morning breakfast is inc as part of the nightly tariff. There was a very good choice on the menu and all was cooked well. Delicious start to the day. Again as a preference to myself (being someone who eats fresh fruit every morning) it would have been nice to have some fresh fruit on offer other than just a fruit juice, this would have made my breakfast perfect. We also ate in the restaurant each evening, again the food and staff all great. So Would I recommend the White Lion to others for a stay, definitely yes. My first visit to the Isle of Wight, people so friendly, I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all around!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Amazing stay, lovely staff and beautiful b&b
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay for two nights. Beautiful rooms, great food and lovely service. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024