Sutton Staithe Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1127 reviews)
Staithe Road , Sutton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Some areas are run down
WiFi connection issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Some areas are a little bit run down but nothing that affected the enjoyment of our stay.
Service
8.88
Staff were very friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
Location
8.92
The location is lovely and ideal for visiting family.
Room Quality
7.87
The room was lovely and comfortable with a big bed.
Amenities
7.9
Basic amenities are provided, but some improvement is needed.
Value for Money
8.36
Great value for money, especially considering the friendly atmosphere.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Breakfast was tasty with good portions, although some items were dry.
Overall Experience
8.38
Generally a lovely stay with friendly staff and good location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 23:25

Property Description

Charming Riverside Retreat

Nestled in Sutton, just a stone's throw away from popular attractions like Blickling Hall and Norwich Cathedral, Sutton Staithe Hotel is a picturesque riverside escape. With a lush garden, complimentary parking, an on-site restaurant, and a cozy bar, this hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each room at Sutton Staithe Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can unwind in comfort with the provided bed linen, towels, wardrobe, and kettle for that perfect cup of tea.

Leisure and Recreation

Guests can soak up the sun on the hotel's inviting terrace or enjoy a friendly game of darts. For those looking to explore, popular landmarks and transportation hubs like Norwich Railway Station and Norwich International Airport are within easy reach.

Book your stay at Sutton Staithe Hotel for a tranquil riverside getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1127 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Judd couple gb
10
Great staff great location good food
Pros:

Great location very friendly staff good food
Josh our waiter for evening meal and breakfast was the best

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Sean family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Bernadette solo_traveller gb
7
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful but the hotel seems in desperate need of updating and renovation. Other g
Pros:

The staff were very helpful. The lady who booked me in on Sunday evening was very kind, as I arrived with a severe migraine and fetched me a large glass of iced water to take to my room. The lady who was serving at breakfast was very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

A faulty fire alarm that started bleeping at 3.00am. Luckily one of the other guests was able to dismantle it so we could all go back to sleep as there were no staff to be found. My room had several items that didn’t work. The roller blind didn’t work and had to be unrolled and rolled up by hand. The bedside light didn’t work and the bedside socket didn’t seem to have any electricity. The coat hooks on the back of the room entrance door were broken. The en-suite was very basic, no shelves to put toiletries bag or anything to place a toothbrush in, no shelf in the shower and there was mould around the base of the shower. The room was very hot with no fan facilities which should have been a consideration given the exceptional hot weather we are having presently in the U.K., especially in the South East. Guests had to wait for over half an hour outside the locked door to attend breakfast, which we had booked for 8.00am but weren’t allowed in until 8.30am. Guests were told that there was a mix up and staff didn’t turn up for the morning shift.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Justyna couple gb
6
Had its ups and downs
Pros:

Some of the staff were super helpful (especially those working the bar).
Room was very clean.
Temperature inside was fine despite the heat outside.
Water pressure and temperature was fine.

Cons:

Breakfast was not available at the previously agreed time twice. Once we had to miss it because we had plans.
WiFi in the room was so weak that it was basically non-existent.
Food choice was getting worse each day - missing ingredients. One day we had to wait for the updated menu to be printed out.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
8
Very good. Would recommend to all.
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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claire solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Smith couple gb
8
Very useful accepting our pet dogs with very friendly staff
Pros:

Location idyllic. Breakfast adequate - seems to be the bare minimum for the price.
Staff ALWAYS pleasant and friendly.
Dog friendly offering covers for beds is very welcome

Cons:

Items on breakfast plate carefully counted out, no given option to choose 2 eggs. Only 2 loose cereal, and 1 boxed, but no fresh fruit though help yourself to juice, coffee, toast.
Tables sticky and dining room decor was stale.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
8
Good location, kitchen needs to step up a bit
Pros:

It was close to where I wanted to be.

Cons:

The food was average, beans were sent out cold at breakfast.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Joanna extended_group gb
8
Great value for money and lovely location.
Pros:

After reading some negative reviews we were concerned about our booking, but nothing to worry about, hotel was clean, rooms were large and staff were lovely and went over and beyond to make our stay memorable. We would definitely stay again.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Kenny solo_traveller gb
8
SUTTON STAITHE COME ON
Pros:

Lovely friendly hotel,staff were great,breakfast amazing,best breakfast for £9

Cons:

Closed early at bar 9pm come on!!!
No food Sunday or Monday come on really get with it you have customers that you are turning away change or the pub will close

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Theresa couple gb
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Rosemary solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the staff polite and helpful.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Ian extended_group gb
9
Very reasonable and good location.
Pros:

Really useful location.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Henry solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Location good

Cons:

Room not serviced at all during 4 day stay even when requested.
No blind in shower room, only lightly frosted glass
in window directly over bars outside sitting area, ok for exhibitionists.
Room very hot no fan.
Shortages at breakfast e.g no orange juice for 3 days only apple juice 1 day. No fruit, not much choice of cereal.
Steep narrow stairs leading to rooms really difficult especially with luggage.
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2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely location
Pros:

Lovely spot right on Sutton Staithe. Decent menu and food for an evening meal.

Cons:

Pretty basic room, said water view or terrace view but we just had a big felt roof with a glimpse of the water.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
Nice traditional pub/hotel in lovely location but with unremarkable food.
Pros:

Location, room, staff. Overall pretty good value for money.

Cons:

Breakfast was ok but fairly basic, and the same could be said about the restaurant.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Juliet solo_traveller au
6
Good location, check about food availability
Pros:

Comfortable room, good shower, good wifi, great view, nice flowers.

Cons:

No food available despite being stated it was on booking.com which was very disappointing, so don't go on Sunday evening or Monday if you want a meal! Staff had no suggestions of where else to go.
Bar / restaurant area was very dark and decor/ furniture did not fit the old building.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee