I can only echo what most others seem to be saying about the Randolph. My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights over the August Bank Holiday and selected Room 11 executive double based on reviews and photos of the room, which were all accurate.

Lovely big room, nicely decorated and with a large bathroom (shower over bath) down some steps. Plenty of tea/coffee/water/biscuits in the room which was kept topped up each day, and probably the most comfortable bed I have ever experienced in a British B&B.

Cheerfully met on our first day by Cameron (???) who seemed to run the bar, welcome guests and pretty much do everything including giving us a review of the Adnams ales on offer.

We had reserved a table in the restaurant when we made our booking, but found that someone had dropped the ball at some point as there appeared to be no booking in our name and we ended up eating at a tiny table in the bar area which wasn't ideal, but it was a minor issue. The food quality was absolutely top notch. The fish and chips were clearly freshly cooked and so crispy and delicious, I can feel my mouth watering just thinking about them now! Well worth booking a table in advance by the way, as the restaurant fills up quick and it's a bit of a walk to anywhere else.

Breakfast was also outstanding. Top ingredients cooked well, and any quirky requests seemd to be met without complaint or sighs from the staff.

The Randolph was everything we ever want from a B&B when visiting anywhere in the UK, and it even exceeded both our expectations.

Stayed for 3 nights in August, at relatively short notice. Allocated a pleasantly large and clean room on the first floor, overlooking the front of the hotel. Although there was a small bike rack outside, we were able to store our bicycles in the kitchen outhouse, which was locked overnight. We dined in the restaurant on our first evening, which was very pleasant. Menu selection was fine, as were the beers on tap at the bar. Obviously a popular venue as it soon filled up. Breakfast was perfectly OK, with a selection of juices, yoghurts, fruits, and cereals as well as a choice of cooked items (full english, kippers, porridge, etc). Service was a little sluggish on our 2nd day, but the other two mornings were fine. Easy enough to pick up the Regional cycle trail 31 from Southwold to Beccles, and was a short distance from Southwold itself. Overall we had a very pleasant stay, and the hotel staff were welcoming, friendly, and efficient.

A fine comfy hotel, perfectly situated for visiting Southwold, with a short walk into town. Our initial welcome at reception was friendly and most helpful and during our short stay we found all the staff helpful and accommodating. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant which was surprisingly busy for a Sunday evening, we soon found out why as we were well looked after and the food was excellent.
We would not hesitate to return with a bit more notice next time to have a greater choice of room.