Wayford Bridge Inn

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (156 reviews)
nr Stalham, Norwich, England, NR12 9LL , Norwich , GB

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Library
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Friendly atmosphere
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Booking issues
Inconsistent food quality
WiFi problems
Minor room maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
The room was clean, but basic; bathroom door issues were noted.
Service
9.86
Staff were generally helpful and friendly, despite some initial booking issues.
Location
10
Perfect location next to the waterway, praised for convenience.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms were clean but basic with some minor issues like the bathroom door.
Amenities
8.85
Basic amenities available; hairdryer was requested.
Value for Money
8.88
Some reviews mentioned overpricing and mediocrity.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Food quality was inconsistent; breakfast was considered disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.89
Overall, guests felt their stays were enjoyable despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:23

Property Description

Enjoy Stunning Views and Exceptional Amenities
Experience the picturesque terrace, lush garden, and complimentary Wi-Fi at Wayford Bridge Inn. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind with room service, and savor a drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Features at Your Fingertips
Wake up to cooked-to-order breakfast, explore the library, and make use of complimentary newspapers and luggage storage. With free self-parking and daily housekeeping, your comfort is our priority.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Located close to Norfolk Broads and minutes from The Museum of the Broads, our waterfront hotel offers easy access to Stalham Firehouse Museum and East Ruston Old Vicarage. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NWI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 156 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 9.89
K
Kim partner
10
Pros:

This place is well maintained. Staff are very helpful. The food is great. A really nice place to stay. Plant of car parking. And lots to do near by.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
A
Anton
10
Pros:

Staff were really friendly and helpful

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
C
Chris
10
Pros:

Great location

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
L
Lee
6
Pros:

Large car park.
There is a small table in the reception area with a bell to call for service, which we did. After several minutes a young lady came running into the area and told us to follow her, to check in.

We were lead to the main bar area, however there was no record of our booking, which was a concern to say the least. I was asked what type of room we’d booked, when we booked it. I showed my confirmation number, eventually we were given a room. After conferring with a senior member of staff,It transpired that there had been a change in ownership in April time, so my booking was on ‘the old system’. The issue was resolved quickly, which was good, but still caused some angst.

We were told there were issues with the WiFi… the signal and reception were non existent.

The room was clean, but basic. The bathroom door stuck and would not shut. There was no hairdryer. I did manage to get a hairdryer in the end. I reported the door, it did not really bother us that much, but if it was pushed shut, it was impossibly to open.


The food in the restaurant was ok. I had fish and chips, the fish had been put on top of the chips, making then soggy.

The most disappointing thing was getting back to the hotel bar at about 22:40, after the wedding we had been to, seeing 3 people sitting there with virtually full pints, and being refused service. Even as residents.

Overall it’s an ok place, the outside area is a bit scruffy. Seem to be quite short of staff.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
K
Kim partner
10
Pros:

The staff are helpful at all times. The decor is homely. And we always feel welcome. This place is hospitality at its best.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
5 night stay
Pros:

Had a lovely 5 night stay. Perfect location next to waterway. Staff excellent and friendly. Lovely breakfast.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
2
Pros:

Over-priced and generally mediocre. Horrible sponge pillows. Reasonable bed. Utilitarian feel and quality.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
R
Richard friends
10
Pros:

Very welcoming,good food served in a professional way ,staff very smartly dressed.Bedrooms clean and tidy..Somewhere you could recommend.Would definitely stay again when in Norfolk.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
J
James
10
Pros:

Fantastic service food was very good, would go again

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
S
Stephen partner
8
Pros:

very friendly staff felt breakfast was limited in size and content

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
M
Michael
8
Pros:

Excellent staff, a peaceful and relaxing stay

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
R
Robert
6
Pros:

Hotel generally was good and the staff were excellent. However there were ongoing issues with supplies that affected our stay. The breakfast was disappointing.
Overall we had an enjoyable stay.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
R
Rod
8
regular good standard
Pros:

Good quality Accomadation, Menu a bit restrictive, good staff

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
T
Terence
10
See you again soon.
Pros:

Our fourth visit to this hotel with new management now in place the food selection was not as good as normal just hope things improve again the staff were great and work hard and very friendly and helpful and pleased to make your stay memorable, looking forward to our next visit.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
K
katharine family
10
Pros:

Last minute booking. We were greeted by friendly helpful staff . The room was nice, it was clean and had everything we needed. We dine, or have breakfast but from what we could see it looked good. Would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend to others.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
J
Janice
10
Great Hotel with Excellent Friendly Staff! 😃
Pros:

Great location to visit the broads and the coastline.
Room was clean and peaceful with a lovely comfy bed.
Excellent staff who were very warm, friendly and welcoming.
We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely recommend.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
P
P
10
Another great stay
Pros:

Parking was perfect, the bar was comfortable.
The restaurant food was extremely pleasant
the bed comfortable and room quiet

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
R
Raymond
8
Great location.
Pros:

The location of this hotel is excellent. The staff are helpful and friendly. We did find that the evening meal was VERY expensive. The room was pleasant and quiet. Plenty of car parking. The main issue was the bathroom, which really lets the room down. The shower head had no bracket to sit in (although the staff had ordered the part and it did arrive 2 days after we arrived). The sink had a glass shelf immediately above it, which is not a good place to position a shelf for teeth cleaning etc. The shower cubicle had a door which opened outward into the bathroom, just where guests enter the room. The toilet handle was positioned close to the wall, making it difficult to flush.
Generally, the design of the bathroom just hadn't been well thought out. Maybe hotel management should sleep in their rooms, to test them out, before inviting guests to stay.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
K
Kim partner
10
Pros:

This pub/accommodations staff are always friendly. Polite and helpful. The rooms for staying overnight etc, are clean comfortable and have good facilities. It is a pleasure to go there. There is lots of little separate rooms. Out door spaces and great food. Cooked and served to perfection.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
L
Lee
6
Pros:

I stayed here around 3yrs ago and it was lovely and staff couldn’t do enough for you
however ! on return it seems to have changed somewhat with a more laid back approach to customer service..
Check in was fine and very professional but the evening staff are very unprofessional as when we was shown to our table to eat and sat down there was no table laid and two glasses that were filthy.
We was asked if we wanted a drink

2025-08-21 via Nuitee