Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Lovely hotel ambiance
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality not consistent
Noise disturbances in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.13
Rooms had cleanliness issues like stains on cushions, and a lack of attention to detail.
Service
8.6
Staff were friendly and helpful, service was efficient.
Location
8.64
Great location, close to town and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.59
Comfortable bed but had issues with noise and lack of detail.
Amenities
8.12
Pool was fantastic and additional services received positive feedback.
Value for Money
7.58
Good for mid-range, but not luxury as it once was.
Food and Beverage
6.63
Breakfast was pre-cooked and not impressive, some dissatisfaction noted.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall a lovely hotel experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the charm of The Norfolk Royale, with 95 spacious guestrooms offering modern amenities in a historic setting.

Relaxing Gardens and Indoor Pool
Unwind in the hotel's secluded gardens, perfect for enjoying a refreshing drink, or take a dip in the glass-roofed heated indoor pool and whirlpool.

Convenient Amenities
Indulge in delicious dining options with breakfast and a table d’hote menu, and take advantage of the secure underground car park for a hassle-free stay.

Plan your getaway at The Norfolk Royale for a perfect blend of elegance and comfort.

Important information:

If children have a separate bedroom, they are charged adult prices.

Please note that this hotel does not accept bookings from hen or stag (bachelor/ette) groups.

Large group bookings may be subject to a refundable deposit/guarantee at the discretion of the hotel reservations department.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3500 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 6.63
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Helen family_with_children gb
8
Staff great, pool great, check in time bad!
Pros:

Swimming pool, staff, felt like home. Parking, position of hotel

Cons:

BREAKFAST ONLY UNTIL 8.30AM!!!!!! Check in only after 4!! Seems like the hotel is trying to make money by hoping people there will sleep in so wont make it downstairs. Car park now public so no guarantee of a space. Coffee in the rooms sadly the worst I've every had anywhere. We love the hotel and stayed many times but its so gone downhill

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Zamojska solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

All staff very nice, special shout out to night porter. I dont know his name, but his service was exceptional.

Cons:

Food, I tried only breakfast, but I wouldn't recommend it at all. Im sorry.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Helen family_with_children gb
6
Just the breakfast was awful I have asked for a refund for breakfast as we ate out the last 3 mornings
Pros:

Rooms nice

Cons:

Breakfast was terrible inedible
Very dated outside scruffy

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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jblades Solo travel Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
8
Solo Coach Holiday
Pros:

The hotel was very nice and clean. My room was very nice. It was spacious and the location was brilliant as it was quiet. Even the garden at the rear of the hotel was lovely to sit out in, in the evening. Craig the manager was very friendly and helpful. The staff were friendly too. Would recommend this hotel.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Leigh solo_traveller gb
8
Great hotel
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean hotel food and drink priced well.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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T4820FEmaryl Solo travel Lincolnshire, England
10
Travelled with Alfa July 2026
Pros:

I'll definitely be returning because everything was perfect for me during my stay the first week in July 2026.
It's a lovely hotel and the rooms are well equipped, spotless and the mattress was fabulous and I slept well.
I used the leisure facilities twice and thoroughly enjoyed the spa and pool.
The hotel is in a nice area within a short walk to the lovely gardens, beach and shops.
Finally the food was good and the staff were very nice.
Hello to Craig and congratulations on acquiring the post of manager of Norfolk royale.
I'd met him before and find him extremely pleasant and professional.
Well done to all the team. Thankyou for everything.

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
K
Kim solo_traveller gb
4
Uncomfortable bed, hardly any sleep at night
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

The room. Very oppressive room as in eaves of building. Very hot too

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Ashton solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The room and the bedding

Cons:

I had to buy drinking Water because the bar was closed.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Vicki family_with_children gb
8
Good
Pros:

The staff were excellent

Cons:

Good central location

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The pool and jacuzzi

Cons:

Breakfast has to be one of the worst breakfasts I've had, dry cold, and when I ordered, it was on my table in 30 seconds. Clearly, not fresh. Really let this hotel down.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
7
Pros:

Excellent location, clean and friendly.

Cons:

The room was very very hot. We did attend during a heatwave, but would expect a fan in the room given the temperature as there was no aircon.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
P
Peran couple gb
5
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
5
543ruthd Solo travel Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
10
Book now
Pros:

Good central location..spotlessly clean..friendly,efficient staff who go out of their way to help..special call out to Craig for exceeding this customer’s expectations…bar prices good…WiFi excellent…plentiful extra comfortable seating in lounge and bar areas…peaceful,secluded garden,again with plentiful seating….pool a nice extra in the heatwave we’re just experiencing.
Came with an Alfa coach party..driver Dominic ..relaxed and humorous..a real performer and an excellent driver.
Will be back

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
M
Milene family_with_children gb
10
Comfortable
Pros:

Comfy and clean

Cons:

Paid car parking

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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jappgarth Couples County Durham, England
10
Alfa holiday
Pros:

We had a week here with Alfa holidays. The hotel was good staff friendly and efficient. Meals were good. Our room was a superior room large and airy with biscuits drinks and water. The hotel manager Craig came on the coach to welcome us and when we left came to say goodbye. Our driver Paul was excellent really nice guy and knowledgeable and also very knowledgeable about the area. Will be booking again with Alfa.

2026-06-21 via Tripadvisor
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VMV solo_traveller gb
3
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent venue, old fashioned at its best.
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
7
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Vivienne couple gb
7
Good for an overnight stay lovely staff.
Pros:

Breakfast was good staff very helpful and welcoming.
First room we stayed in was awful and drab
2nd visit was much better better room light and airy.

Cons:

Pillows very soft

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Cara solo_traveller gb
8
Fantastic hotel, especially for The older cliental.
Pros:

Staff super attentive and friendly.

Cons:

Coaches of seniors, nothing against seniors but at breakfast there was only one other group that was under 70. Felt like I was on the set of the film Cocoon. The menu caters more to this age range. Breakfast could be updated.
Also bedroom floor was very squeaky with every step. Small fridge or bottles of water in the room would be more standard these days also, some variety of teas, mint tea?

2026-06-15 via Nuitee