Oaklands Hotel

Hotels
Best Western Plus
7.5 (1142 reviews)
89 Yarmouth Rd , Norwich , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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 1142 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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Arnold solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely staff, and an excellent breakfast, for choice and quantity!

Cons:

There was an unresolved problem with my door lock.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
N
Nick solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
M
Manser solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
G
Gary couple gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast was lukewarm and poorly cooked,the bar prices were expensive

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
P
paul solo_traveller gb
9
Very comfortable
Pros:

Close to site. Good food. Pleasant staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
C
Claire couple gb
1
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
N
Nikki solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff are amazing and the suites are so comfy and clean , also very private

Cons:

I like it all

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
P
Phil solo_traveller gb
9
Good find
Pros:

Good secure car park. Comfy hotel at reasonable price. Good restaurant.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
6
Adequate & convenient.
Pros:

Location. Close to river, nice pubs etc. and to Norwich City.

Cons:

In need of some TLC in areas. Service to hotel guests suffers slightly due to other events being held in the hotel. Communal windows, stairs needed cleaning/dusting.
Room: Some lights not working, radiator thermostat off and left in room on arrival. One of the mattresses with a severe dip in the middle.
Shower: Useless! Holder coming off the wall. Absolutely no pressure so had to take shower head off and run the dribble of water over body.
No one on site to address any issues.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
N
Nozer family_with_children gb
4
I won’t be staying here again
Pros:

Nice location, friendly staff

Cons:

Very uncomfortable beds (double and single), really bad back this morning.

Toilet not cleaned very well, used the public toilet downstairs.

Room facilities very tired. No lock on bathroom door, bathroom door didn’t shut to.

Birthday party - very very loud music with heavy base going on while trying to sleep.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
T
Tracey solo_traveller gb
9
Night away.
Pros:

The food was very reasonably priced and was very nice. The room was clean and view lovely.

Cons:

The bed wasnt too comfy and felt like 2 singles pushed together.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
B
Ben couple gb
10
Excellent staff, fantastic room and value for money
Pros:

Very comfortable and welcoming

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
W
Wayne solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff were amazing couldn't do enough to help

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
R
Roger solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
9
Time for a refresh on the lodges, don’t need a lot, but a spruce up wouldn’t hurt
Pros:

Sentimental about the Oaklands, good place

Cons:

Lodges are lovely, we stayed in them when we got married there 13 years ago, the lodges haven’t changed much since, I’d like to see what a lodge looked like with a touch of Marcus’ style put into it. Needed an iron and board, I looked like a right scruff bag in my new Ben Sherman

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple gb
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
S
Steven family_with_children gb
4
Pros:

food was good

Cons:

the room in was put in with my two small children was directly above their event room with loud music thumping through till around midnight

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
B
Beverley couple gb
8
Lovely break and will be returning excellent distance from Norwich
Pros:

Bright and airy lots of room
Room serviced every day which is rare nowadays
Staff happy and very helpful

Cons:

Nothing some of the buildings are a little tired though outside

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee