See all properties

The Jolly Sailor

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Woodbridge with free breakfast and a restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Jolly Sailor

Exterior
Bar (on property)
View from property
1 bedroom
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

View in a map
Quay Street, Orford, Woodbridge, England, IP12 2NU
  • Place, Orford Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Snape Maltings
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Rendlesham Forest Centre
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (1)

1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (2)

Bathroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Woodbridge

The Jolly Sailor places you within a 10-minute stroll of St. Bartholomew's Church and Orford Castle. This 4-room bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and a terrace.
View more B&B in WoodbridgeOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Orford Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Suffolk Coast and Heaths - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Snape Maltings - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Rendlesham Forest Centre - 18 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Aldeburgh Golf Club - 22 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wickham Market Station - 19 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Diner At Bentwaters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • Tintos Cafe
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬22 min drive

About this property

The Jolly Sailor

Bed & breakfast in Woodbridge with free breakfast and a restaurant
The Jolly Sailor features free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. Onsite parking is offered for a fee.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Lounge

The Westleton Crown

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 334 reviews
The Westleton Crown

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

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
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Jolly Sailor Woodbridge
The Jolly Sailor Bed & breakfast
The Jolly Sailor Bed & breakfast Woodbridge

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Jolly Sailor?

This bed & breakfast is located in Woodbridge within a short 8-minute walk of Orford Castle. You'll also find Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Rendlesham Forest Centre nearby.

Is parking available on site at The Jolly Sailor?

Yes, self parking is available for a surcharge.

Does The Jolly Sailor include a casino on the premises?

No, The Jolly Sailor doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Jolly Sailor?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Jolly Sailor?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include soaking tubs and garden views.

Does The Jolly Sailor have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Jolly Sailor have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Jolly Sailor serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Does The Jolly Sailor allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Jolly Sailor.

Are there connecting rooms at The Jolly Sailor?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Jolly Sailor?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Jolly Sailor.

The Jolly Sailor Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place.Only downside was bath instead of shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice classic old pub stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old but very nice and very helpfull stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely cosy pub.

Excellent pub with super comfy beds and great food. Breakfast was beautifully cooked with lovely locally smoked kippers. Evening meal was also superb. Staff all very accommodating and very friendly. Excellent Adnams ale. Don't pay to park opposite as you will be given a resident voucher to park for free by the landlord. Only minor downside was that there was a bath rather than a shower. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Cold!

The room was small and poky, which for an old building is perhaps to be expected. Bed was comfy, bathroom was ok (bath only, no shower). Biggest problem was the cold - I was there in November and it was very cold outside, trouble was it was very cold in the room too, uncomfortably so. I was the only guest, there was one radiator in the room and one in the bathroom but both were woefully inadequate. Insulation is a challenge in old buildings I'm sure but more heat is needed, maybe an electric heater or similar as it really was bloody cold. Downstairs in the bar it was OK, with a log fire in the evenings. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub, great staff, only downside was the very low bed diffult to get up from if you have any joint issues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Customer Satisfaction

Property a little tired but very comfortable and clean.Chef excellent.Obliged with eatly breakfast and could not have been more helpful. A great advertisement for venue.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

A PUB OF 2 HALVES (not as advertised)

Lovely old pub, chosen as a 75th birthday stay after river cruise.. no broadside on tap, broadside bottles were out of date … (broadside on pump is birthday boy’s favourite) ..“landlady” rather abrupt.. no meals being served, kitchen closed … that said, room was fab, spacious and clean .. bed and bedding really nice… 5 🌟 given for sleep and a wonderful breakfast & breakfast gentleman was a star & very courteous.
Fab breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

A PUB OF 2 HALVES (not as advertised)

Lovely old pub, chosen as a 75th birthday stay after river cruise.. no broadside on tap, broadside bottles were out of date … (broadside on pump is birthday boy’s favourite) ..“landlady” rather abrupt.. no meals being served, kitchen closed … that said, room was fab, spacious and clean .. bed and bedding really nice… 5 🌟 given for sleep and a wonderful breakfast & breakfast gentleman was a star & very courteous.
Fab breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub with rooms. Chris the owner was so accommodating and helpful. Fantastic full English breakfast, comfortable big rooms and located by the harbour. Great range of ales as well. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place for stay in Orford. Quirky comfortable room in a wonky building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Grahame

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The jolly sailor is a quirky building,, but nice I'm 75 and found the inside steps from the street and the staircase very challenging. If you are a little infirm choose somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Not the best place we've stayed at

Good breakfast, but wasn't happy with the accommodation or access to the room. Not anticipating a return visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic buildings well maintained. Attractive and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Very pleasant, friendly pub with good food. Room comfortable, but decor a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb, I will be staying again! Accommodation Excellent, Staff brilliant, Food Superb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023