Premier Inn Lowestoft

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (21 reviews)
249 Yarmouth Road,Lowestoft,Suffolk , Lowestoft , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable beds
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Rooms need refurbishment
Food service delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Rooms were clean but some areas need refreshing.
Service
9.26
Staff were friendly and accommodating; numerous positive mentions.
Location
8.8
Ideal for exploring nearby attractions, with easy access.
Room Quality
7.25
Rooms were clean but showed signs of wear; needed some TLC.
Amenities
9.28
Good value for amenities offered, including 24-hour reception.
Value for Money
8.74
Good value, particularly for larger groups.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Breakfast was good but had some inconsistencies and delays.
Overall Experience
8.76
Overall satisfactory experience with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 01:49

Property Description

Discover the ultimate seaside getaway at Premier Inn Hotel Lowestoft, nestled in the picturesque 'Sunrise Coast'.

Stunning Beach Access
Experience breathtaking views and unspoiled sands just moments away from your doorstep at Lowestoft Beach, perfect for sunbathing, family fun, or invigorating walks along the shore.

Adventure Awaits
Explore the lively resort of Yarmouth or encounter wildlife up close at Africa Alive, a unique walking safari spread over 100 acres—an adventure that promises unforgettable memories for all ages.

Comfort and Cuisine
After a day of exploration, unwind in our cozy accommodations and indulge in delicious meals that cater to every palate, ensuring you feel right at home.

Don't miss out on this ideal location for fun and relaxation—book your stay today and create unforgettable memories!

Important information:

Free on-site parking is available at this hotel. Please validate your vehicle registration via the tablet in reception upon arrival. This car park is managed by YourParkingSpace (YPS)
On A47, 3 miles north of Lowestoft town centre. Next to the Foxburrow Beefeater.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 9.28
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 8.76
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paultP3644EX NONE Croydon, Greater London, England
10
Wedding party totally satisfied
Pros:

The accommodation was extremely good value for my party, we had 3 rooms.
24 hour reception staff is a nice bonus these days.
All rooms were identical, all very clean, maybe a little tired but not a problem.
Beds were clean and comfortable.
Plenty of electrical sockets for chargers and the like.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
7
737AL NONE Redditch, Worcestershire, England
2
Terrible hotel
Pros:

The hotel is shocking. The rooms and general appearance is so bad I can't be bothered to write everything down. The beefeater next door is bad too. The smell of sewage is quite bad. Go to the harvester down the road and save yourself a bad time.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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F531YXcharlesh Business
10
Work stay
Pros:

Always stay here when on business, staff can't do anymore than they do they are a credit to the company. Thinking about bringing my family soon for a little getaway.

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
7
71junej Couples
10
Brilliant breakfast
Pros:

The Location was excellent as we were visiting The Naval Museum. The breakfast was brilliant. Presentation superb as was the ingredients. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

2025-11-07 via Tripadvisor
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Gewaddington NONE Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
10
Happy customer
Pros:

This is my 3rd stay.
Its location is ideal for exploring Lowestoft, and Great Yarmouth, and south of Lowestoft.
Staff are friendly, and rooms are clean and tidy.

2025-11-03 via Tripadvisor
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Walkingheart Family Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
10
Brilliant Stay
Pros:

Brilliant staff which such care and consideration for its clients. The reception staff did a brilliant job making our young grandchildren feel comfortable. As many reviewers say the hotel is one of the older ones but it is clean and tidy.

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
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andrewwF8964PB Friends getaway
6
Lovely staff, great breakfast, hotel needs a refurb.
Pros:

All that can be good and bad about a premier inn, in one place. The staff were pleasant and the breakfast was excellent with hot foot cooked to order. However, the rooms themselves were very tired - chipped paint, bathrooms in need of TLC. Location is a fair way out of the town centre.

2025-10-13 via Tripadvisor
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abbye873 Friends getaway
10
Great stay :)
Pros:

We checked in Friday for a weekend stay, the staff here have been lovely both times we've stayed particularly Abbie at check in who was so friendly while running through everything with us. The rooms are very clean with big comfortable beds and there’s plenty space in outside for parking :)

2025-10-11 via Tripadvisor
2
288caraf Couples Essex, England
10
Excellent stay once again
Pros:

This is possibly the 5th or 6th time staying here.
Staff on reception always fabulous and friendly.
Rooms very well maintained, clean and functional. Hairdyer supplied, fan supplied, extra pillows supplied, tea and coffee supplied.

Bed: very comfortable.

We have stayed at the travelodge down the road and PREMIER INN beats it hands down.
Option available for breakfast and dinner rates at the beefeater next door.

Will continue to stay here whenever visiting Lowestoft.

2025-09-28 via Tripadvisor
S
Susan friends
8
Pros:

Nice property for a quick stay, clean and quiet. Easy access to the Beefeater next door

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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aemh71 Couples Chingford, Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
8
Needs a bit of TLC
Pros:

For a Premier Inn I was slightly disappointed. Friendly receptionist on arrival. Asked about breakfast which was pre booked and if we wanted a table booking for dinner. Room was clean on entering but could do with a fresh coat of paint in areas.

Lighting - needs a light above the mirror when using hairdryer as lighting was fairly dim.

Could do with plug socket near bed for medical machine. Luckily we brought an extension lead as only sockets available were by the desk.

Room was very hot but a fan was provided.

Room is supposed to be blacked out so you have a good nights sleep. However, the light from under the door was very distracting and the curtains did let light through.

Breakfast was in the adjoining Beefeater. First morning, waited over 30 minutes for the breakfast to be served and on arrival the breakfast was warm not piping hot. Coffee machine - latte not hot. No butter for the toast only margarine.

Second morning, I had to send my food back as it was cold.

Would visit again but not have breakfast.

2025-09-21 via Tripadvisor
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G3162HDbarbarac NONE
10
Splendid overnight stay
Pros:

We always stay over at this Premier Inn, lovely, friendly staff, clean rooms, with food and drink close by.
This is our overnight stay and only a short distance from where we collect a hire boat for the week.

2025-09-15 via Tripadvisor
M
Man-from-CFL Solo travel Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
8
Peaceful hotel near the coast
Pros:

Stayed for one night on a quick end-of summer road-trip to the coast. The hotel is located on the outskirts of the town, very easy to from the road but a short drive (or longer walk) to the centre of the town and coast. Plenty of parking around the hotel. Check in was quick and friendly, and the room was a good size. You can clearly tell this is one of Premier Inn’s older properties from the décor, however the room was clean and comfortable. A good comfortable bed along with the quite location gave a good night’s sleep. Only one power socket by the bed, and Wi-Fi wasn’t great, but I had some phone signal in the room, so this was not a major problem. No air-con in the room but a fan was provided (and nether needed this September!). Overall an enjoyable stay.

2025-09-15 via Tripadvisor
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G7586AJdouglask Couples
2
Premier prices and nothing more, The dirtiest inn we've ever used, Disappointing.
Pros:

Accommodation in need of a reverb or at least good clean. The bar area was extremely dirty with furniture fit for the dump, because of this we decided Not to use the Foxburrow Beefeater restaurant & walked to the Brewers Fayre, Which was very busy but Great food good atmosphere & very clean.

2025-08-30 via Tripadvisor
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C4970PRjonathanf NONE
2
Avoid
Pros:

The general impression was one of 'grotty' and less than clean.
The entire place was poorly lit; it smelled stuffy, stagnant and damp.
The room (145) had no active ventilation. The extractor was not operational in the bathroom.
There was a constant background smell of sewage, inadequate sanitation and damp. There were visible signs of black mould, which had clearly been painted over a number of times. Fittings in the bathroom were rusty/water-damaged, clearly needed replacing and better maintenance employed.
Cobwebs in the sleeping area, very few TV channels. Overall, grubby and unwelcoming.
The duvet was marked and had no cover on it. It was just stuffed in a shelf if required. I can ony guess how many people had used it without a cover.
How the staff can stay so pleasant in such a shoddy place its a credit to them.

2025-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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rachelmiles885 NONE North Conway, Conway, New Hampshire
10
Great breakfast cooked fresh to order
Pros:

Good location. Service and standards all as you’d expect - very good. Great location for local attractions accessible by car. Did not use local transport. Breakfast cooked fresh to order. Buffet style for everything else. Very reasonable price for food.

2025-08-25 via Tripadvisor
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X1398CLsuem Couples
10
Kind, helpful staff
Pros:

Another lovely stay, with a warm welcome and friendly staff. Jayne was brilliant, as always - so helpful, she couldn't do enough for us. See you again soon.

2025-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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tephen-Daly1878 NONE
4
Friendly staff let down by poor facilities.
Pros:

Very friendly staff, particularly at check-in. Good car parking at the hotel. Stayed at this hotel several times over the years and it is now showing its age. The bedrooms and bathroom need an upgrade. The bathroom wasn’t clean when we checked in. Nice comfy beds as usual. The Foxboro pub attached to the hotel was very poor the seating and tables in the bar/lounge area were dirty. Based on what we saw front of house we decided not to chance eating there. Overall the experience was probably the poorest I’ve had with Premier Inn.

2025-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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glensfinancial Business Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
8
Come on Premier Inn. It is 2025 - Air Conditioning needed
Pros:

Standard Premier Inn but Wi-Fi is poor - most places I stay have better Wi-Fi included.
It is about time Premier Inn started fitting air conditioning to their older hotels. I understand the expense of a major upgrade, but even if 50% of the rooms has a split unit a.c. unit fitted (They are cheap enough as I have them) and a slight surcharge to cover installation costs. I will admit I now always look for accommodation with a.c. This particular hotel is convenient for my work place but it is now under review.

2025-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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EddieP881 NONE Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
10
A lovely 3 day break
Pros:

The hotel staff were so happy, friendly and helpful.
The hotel is so well situated for travelling around the area..
We will definitely be back..

2025-07-17 via Tripadvisor