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Reviews of The White Lion

White Lion High Street, Niton, Ventnor, PO38 2AT, United Kingdom

#7 of 10 B&Bs and Inns in Ventnor

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Review score

Based on 321 B&B reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    Niton stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    spacious room, nice decor, lovely staff. food was fabulous.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    10
    Superb very comfortable stay on cycle route.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a dislike and very much beyond control of hotel but beware of room sizes which some might think are a little snug.

    Great family run pub on round the island cycle route. Super friendly staff, secure bike parking. Superb breakfast with various hot choices. Really good menu for evening meal, reasonably priced with excellent range of beers. Room Yarmouth was very comfortable, lovely large double, coffee machine, great shower and toiletries.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location to stay for cycling tour of island
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay for couple of days on cycling holiday great walking from the door - food excellent room very comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Second stay here and same as the first stay . Would highly recommend

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    Amazing stay and would highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a major issue but the rainfall shower did splash out onto the bathroom floor so had to make sure the mat was really close to the shower tray to catch the water. AC unit was a little noisy and the moving louvres were stuck to the left hand side

    Beautiful location, awesome staff and great food. Room facilities really good and comfortable nights sleep

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Fabulous stay in a beautiful family run pub with incredible food!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was wonderful!

    The accommodation was incredible! It was in an idyllic village with a post office, pharmacy and village store in walking distance. The pub was beautifully decorated and the rooms were incredibly clean and comfortable with air con in the room which was very much needed in this warm weather!The landlady and staff were so lovely and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The food was absolutely delicious, we had breakfast on both mornings and dinner on one of the evenings and it was of such a high standard! I cannot rate this place high enough, we had such a fabulous stay!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    9.0
    An excellent overnighter when cycling the island with secure bike storage and upmarket food and drink.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a touch too hard for me as were the pillows. I prefer a king size bed.

    It was clean, modern and inviting. The staff were warm and friendly, the choice of drinks was good and the food was excellent. They also had secure bike storage.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We were particularly impressed with the friendly and helpful staff but everything here was superb - the food, the cleanliness and the facilities. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    9.0
    Most enjoyable stay Anita proved the perfect host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Thought the menu could have been a bit more varied and include more basic straightforward meals such as chicken dishes and fresh fish dish.

    Anita. Her professionalism, personality and friendliness. The standard and cooking of the food including evening meals.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    We travel a lot and this was top book !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager set the standard by carrying our suitcase up to our room when we arrived and his and the staffs infectious smiles were brilliant, Our room although not large was stacked with quality including a coffee maker quality furniture and a very comfy bed . We dined in and the range and quality of food was impressive as was the beers !!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Terrific
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great little place, food, staff, room all great, can we stay again, please?

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    9.0
    Would recommend staying overnight or just having a drink and a meal. Lovely, friendly, bright pub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room a bit small but clean and well equipped.

    Lovely location, welcoming and friendly pub. Room tidy. Breakfast was fresh cooked and delicious, also enjoyed an evening meal in the publ. Standards and friendliness were excellent.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    Totally lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant could have been a little bit warmer.

    Breakfast menu was truly amazing.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    Great place in a great village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wall heating unit was a bit quirky - but a lovely room.

    Great food and beer choices - in a stunning village

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    8.0
    Nice pub,good location ( attention at breakfast )
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were only two couples at breakfast. The lady serving us was lovely and very attentive, however my breakfast when it arrived the sauce was not warm enough. I maybe should have said something but by that point my husband had started eating ! On the menu for breakfast it showed bake beans but they had run out ! And I heard the other couple ask for kippers which they too did not have ! It's little things like this which annoys me

    Location and the pub in general. Very nice and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Hugely enjoyable. Hope to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can never work the coffee machine!

    I love The White Lion. I’ve stayed there a few times now. Comfortable rooms in a fabulous location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Great accommodation! Lovely staff, lovely food too!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love the White Lion! Staff and food was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic service great value

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Soft mattress on the bed

    Breakfast was tasty; staff friendly; nice location good parking.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    10
    Brilliant we will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing was excellent

    Room was lovely staff were very friendly

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful stay with great hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed frame rather large which sat proud of the mattress , reducing walk room around the bed , thus bruised shins ! A need for an additional towel rail to accommodate bath towels that did not require changing to save water.

    Great staff, nice quiet room, new bathroom with good products, quality bath and bed linen. Food offering good and cooked to perfection.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable, well situated pub with a very warm welcome and good cooked breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As I mentioned to Anita at the time, it would have been really helpful to have a small shelf on the side of the bed, which was closest to the wall, for water, glasses, book etc, and maybe even a lamp! Otherwise, we were quite happy with our little room.

    Anita made us so welcome, our room was very well equipped albeit small for two people, but adequate for our needs and the bed was very comfortable and the shower was very good. We had a very nice cooked breakfast on both days, tasty and well presented. The pub was perfectly situated for us being, very close to out relatives in Niton, and it was so great to have free parking too.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Good but with more attention to detail would be great.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I ordered a dish and an ingredient was missing when it arrived. The ingredient was integral to the dish. I couldn’t see the food wasted so accepted a discount, but if I knew beforehand I would have ordered something else. I ordered pudding to make up for it. I thought the food was over priced for what it was.

    Nice place. I got a discount on the room from a certain website, if I’d paid the full price I would say it was expensive.

    Stayed in September 2024

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