Premier Inn Lowestoft

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Premier Inn
8 (1996 reviews)
249 Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, England, NR32 4AA , Lowestoft , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location, short walk to old town/station
Clean and well-equipped rooms in many cases
Friendly and helpful staff reported by multiple guests
Good beds and comfortable bathrooms
Parking available (though sometimes limited)
Several guests praised the breakfast
Cons:
Small, crowded breakfast room and inconsistent breakfast quality
Some cleanliness issues reported in breakfast area and occasionally in rooms
Limited parking availability at times
Air conditioning problems / noisy AC or too hot rooms
Storage space in rooms is limited
Noise on street-facing rooms for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.3
Mixed reports: several guests praised clean rooms, but at least one review explicitly states 'Die Sauberkeit lässt zu wünschen übrig' and mentions untidy breakfast-area floors, so cleanliness is slightly below average.
Service
8.3
Mostly positive: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful staff and easy check-in, though some guests noted slow or inattentive service in the breakfast room and one instance of beverage supply issues.
Location
9
Consistently praised: many reviews call the location excellent, quiet and very close to the old town/station (about 5 minutes' walk).
Room Quality
8.4
Generally good: rooms described as clean, well-equipped with good beds and bathrooms; some issues noted (noise on street-facing rooms, limited storage, occasional AC problems).
Amenities
7.8
Mixed: parking and basic in-room tea/coffee praised, but complaints include limited parking spaces, small breakfast room, noisy or non-functioning air conditioning and limited storage options.
Value for Money
8
Mixed-to-positive: several guests mention good value for money and reasonable pricing, while a few felt the breakfast price was too high and overall cost a bit steep.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Mixed to below-par: breakfast is praised by some as very good, but multiple complaints about small/overcrowded breakfast area, poor or inconsistent food quality (eggs, cold bacon), limited orange juice and expensive breakfast price.
Overall Experience
8.8
Generally positive: many guests report satisfied stays and willingness to return, with easy check-in, convenient location and comfortable rooms outweighing the noted shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:23

Property Description

Discover the perfect getaway at Premier Inn Lowestoft, where comfort meets convenience.

Location, Location, Location
Nestled just minutes away from stunning attractions like Norfolk Broads and the family-friendly Pleasurewood Hills, our prime location enables easy exploration of all that Lowestoft has to offer.

Comfortable Accommodations
Book one of our 99 smoke-free guest rooms designed for your utmost relaxation. Each room is thoughtfully equipped to provide a tranquil retreat after a day of adventure.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy hassle-free amenities, including express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free self-parking. Plus, start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast available for a small fee.

Elevate your travel experience and make Premier Inn Lowestoft your home away from home—book now!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1996 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.3
Service: 8.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 8.8
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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
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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