Oaklands Hotel

Hotels
Best Western Plus
7.5 (1213 reviews)
89 Yarmouth Rd , Norwich , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Warm welcoming feel
Friendly staff
Good parking
Cons:
Poor food quality
Limited room quality
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Some issues with cleanliness reported, such as missing grout and stains.
Service
8.5
Some staff provided excellent service, but one staff member was distant.
Location
9
Good location for accessing nearby attractions.
Room Quality
6.5
Complaints about small room size and maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.5
Rooms had good facilities, but issues reported with plumbing.
Value for Money
7.5
Perceived as overpriced for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
5
Food quality was described as virtually inedible and cold.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed experiences, with significant complaints impacting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:01

Property Description

Scenic Riverside Setting

Elegant Accommodations

Delicious Dining Options

Experience the perfect blend of modern comfort and serene countryside charm at the Best Western Plus Oaklands Hotel. Nestled on the outskirts of Norwich, overlooking the picturesque Yare River Valley, our family-run hotel offers elegantly designed rooms with en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Indulge in mouth-watering British cuisine at our restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar's outdoor terrace. With Norwich Station, city centre, and Carrow Road just minutes away, and complimentary parking for your convenience, your stay with us promises to be both relaxing and convenient.

Book now to enjoy a delightful stay at the Best Western Plus Oaklands Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that the property operates a bar and event rooms, which play music. The property is careful not to disturb guests and aims to turn music off by midnight.

Please note that there are no elevator facilities in the hotel.

All rooms are accessible via stairs onto the first and second floors. The luxury suites have ground floor access.

Please note the annex rooms are located at the bottom of the hotel drive.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1213 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 8
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Klaudia solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous place to stay, amazing staff
Pros:

Extremely clean, excellent facilities, did the job. The staff are very helpful, particularly Annie who went above and beyond to make my stay a pleasant one. I’m very grateful for the welcome I received, particularly as a solo guest. Even in the midst of 2 events happening in the hotel, Annie was kind and attentive and made sure I had everything I needed. I would definitely stay here again.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Chantal solo_traveller fr
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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MANDY couple gb
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Barry solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Garry solo_traveller gb
5
Could have been better
Pros:

Location, reception staff

Cons:

Rubbish left in room from previous customers left by cleaning team. - Also very rude loud knock on my door 1 hour before checkout time am followed by an even more rude you know you’re supposed to be out by 11am
Comment (tone was unacceptable). - Also empty Champaign bottles on the landing of the stairwell missed by cleaners again. I took them to reception.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Sacha solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Katherine solo_traveller gb
4
Not good value for money
Pros:

Nice location by the river and the breakfast was quite nice (but small).

Cons:

It wad all just quite shabby for the money. The blrpon was very run down, poor standard bed, large damp patches in the walls, filthy windows, and the "shower" wad the worst I've had in a long time.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller gb
7
The bathroom was a bit tired but the room was clean and the bed was comfy, I would stay again but not in a heatwave.
Pros:

Convenient position and opposite bus stop into the city

Cons:

During this very hot weather my single room on the second floor was like an oven. Also the bathroom was very cramped, only 15” between the basin and the door handle. And with no ventilation for the shower which was a bit hit and miss.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Manjeet couple gb
6
Only stay if you have too!
Pros:

We stayed due it being a wedding venue and we were guests.

The night time staff on reception, I think may have been the manager was lovely, genuinely interested and very engaging.

Great to have the wedding ceremony outside and at the same venue as the wedding breakfast and evening party.

Lots of parking space.

Lovely outdoor space with shade.

Other guests were friendly.

Comfortable pull out bed for my son.

Cons:

The wedding catering was appalling, staff were clueless about dietary requirements and the evening buffet was served without any serving utilities, this meant that guests were using their hands to service themselves chips and pasta.
The portions sizes were ridiculously small and all of this resulted in us having to order a takeaway to our room.

No air conditioning or fans provided, we luckily took our own fan.

On arrival check in staff made us feel like we were a nuisance, even though we’d paid extra for early check in. She was in a cupboard and when she finally made an appearance she didn’t greet us nor did she apologise.

The bathroom was dated and could have been cleaned more thoroughly.

The room was too small for a family room.

No lift and no offer to help with luggage.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Roman solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Window not overlooked
Bathroom towels provided
Kettle provided
Comfortable bed

Cons:

TV provided but not smart
Inside window frame needs cleaning

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Cheryl solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Lovely property. Staff looked after us very well during our stay

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
3
Needed somewhere that we could park an xlwb van and it was also reasonably priced.
Pros:

Not too far from city centre.
Large enough car park for our van.
Reasonably priced.

Cons:

Room was in eves and was extremely hot, no air conditioning and no fan available.
Floor boards extremely creaky.
Woken at 7am with what sounded like maintenance being carried out in a room close by.
No staff at reception for check-in, had to notify someone from bar and then wait ages for reception staff to appear.
Long wait for breakfast due to a function going on. If you have guests booked in for breakfast (lots of us waiting), bring in another staff member when you have a function too.
Poached and fried eggs overcooked, hash browns fridge cold in the middle and who likes smoked bacon?! Sausage and mushrooms were nice though!

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Johan solo_traveller be
7
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Dr David solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Lovely hotel and staff. Clean and comfortable room.

Cons:

Noisy as they had two corporate functions on.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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annamotti solo_traveller it
1
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Alex G extended_group gb
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee