7 Market Place 1st Floor, Southwold, IP18 6DX, United Kingdom
#45 of 77 hotels in Southwold
Guests' ChoiceBased on 33 apartment reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Acbirchenough
United KingdomSlight smell on the staircase from the restaurant below, but not in the flat. Tv reception was patchy but ok if you move the aerial in the window.
Fantastic location in the heart of Lovely Southwold, just opposite the Swan. Enjoyed sitting in the window and watching the world go by :-)
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Robin
United KingdomTv reception was not good.
Great location and no disturbance from rpad noise
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Joy
United Kingdomwindows didnt feel i could open them. no non slip mat in bath . no bread knife.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Susan
United KingdomUncomfortable sofa, a bit shabby in places, tv aerial didn’t work properly, picture kept disappearing, in need of some tlc
Comfy bed, central location, well equipped, clean
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Pam
United KingdomPlease put the mirror above the sink instead of above the loo :) Also-I know it was an unusualoly hot weekend but cooling fans would have been great as it is a very very wamr flat- I should imagine very cosy in winter- but |i was sweltering :) Fans plaese.
Great location, centre of town near the theatre- where I was going - a stroll to the beach and free parking only a minute away. Shops just accross the road had everything I needed- cafes up the road had lovely breakfasts. The flat itseklf was very clean anbd well appointed, comfortable, good TV channels, window seat was adorable and fun to watch people in the town from. Bed comfy. bathroom ok.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 12, 2025
David
United KingdomThe only real “issue” was that it would be very useful to have a light at the bottom of the stairs by the front door. The stairs to the flat are very step , and while manageable, a light would help you see more clearly.
Just perfect for a stay in Southwold. The location couldn’t have been better in the centre of the town , in the Market Place. Just a few minutes walk to everywhere. A fresh open plan flat , which made you feel very comfortable and relaxed.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 4, 2025
Barnaby
United KingdomThe Shower (both) is pants.
Size was completely adequate for our 2 night stay. Location is brilliant, in the middle of it all.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Alex
United KingdomThe shower could do with a bit more power but it was warm and easy to use.
The flat is very well situated, in the heart of the town.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 3, 2024
Tina
United KingdomThis flat is in the heart of the action in Southwold. The flat is comfortable and has all you need for a pleasant stay, the kitchen area is well equipped and just right for self catering. The view from the window seat is great. If you are ever going to be in Southwold for the light switch on this flat is in prime position.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Kate
United KingdomWe expected a smell from Jack's Burgers! but did not have one in the apartment, just at the bottom of the stairs. Another table lamp.in the sitting room would have been good. The apartment was well equipped but we bought ourselves a bread knife! Although no heating we found using the radiator in the bedroom and plug in fan heater in the sitting room effective enough for end of October as and when we needed them switched on (ie not left on when out or during the night).
The location was fantastic. The flat was very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 5, 2024
Christine
United Kingdomhad trouble getting wifi
neat and good location and price
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 20, 2024
Paula
United KingdomNothing
Small but perfect for a couple . Great location in the centre of Southwold . Decor and facilities were perfect - thank you
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Dale
United KingdomNo comments.
Location. Communication. Comfort. Facilities. Cleanliness.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Beer
AustraliaShower was awful and hard to regulate temperature . Either boiling hot or too cold and with pathetic water pressure. No tea or coffee provided. The hand towel was bleach stained. Towels were average.. Couldn’t open windows in the bedroom… it was hot and stuffy with no fans.
Good central location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Adam
United KingdomNothing
The location was great. There was everything there that we needed and plenty of space to move around. Why would you want to stay in a tiny hotel room when you can have a whole apartment?
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 11, 2025
Julie
United KingdomThe property was in the heart of Southwold. Had everything we needed. Spotless.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 11, 2025
Jim
United KingdomStairs very steep.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 31, 2025
Azzoppard
United KingdomLeaving
Great location with everything on your doorstep, restaurants, pubs, deli's and the beach. Very comfortable mattress, fully equipped kitchen and electric shower with good pressure.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Margaret
United KingdomThe steep stairs upto the property. The inadequate heating facilities. Poor quality of finish to the property - first impressions of the inside of the property were ok but upon closer inspection the flat was not very clean - the skirting boards were very dusty, the seal around the bath needed some attention, the taps on the sink in the bathroom were not fixed securely, the heater in the bathroom was useless, the shower curtains were both grubby. Hardy any of the windows opened so it had a serious amount of condensation which led to the place smelling damp. I would not stay there again.
The location was good
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Jeanette
United KingdomGiven that our stay was in early February and it was cold, the only heater in the flat was in the bedroom. An electrician came for the downstairs area of the cafe and turned off the electricity. Once he had gone, our heater was very difficult to reset, as there were no instructions. None of the windows would completely close and rattled in the strong wind. So we were rather cold when we were in the flat, particularly in the evening.
The flat was central to the town and well appointed. Access was easy but parking was distant as expected.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Rachel
United KingdomWas a shame but the window in the bedroom wouldn’t open. Heating had been left on before arrival so room was very stuffy and became uncomfortable as couldn’t ventilate the room. Think the windows have perhaps now reached the point they need repair rather than a note advising they are delicate and to be careful. Smell from burger restaurant below was noticeable - like a smell of old oil needing changing.
Well equipped in a convenient location in centre and close to free parking
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 19, 2024
Lorna
United KingdomThe flat was central for everything in Southwold just a short walk away from everything Superb
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 27, 2024
Belinda
United KingdomPerfect location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 17, 2024
Daniel
United KingdomThere’s no wifi but not really a big deal as Southwold has street wifi.
Excellent location, had all the amenities. Simple check in and out. No issues at all. Good value for the area.
Stayed in July 2024
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