Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (748 reviews)
Nr Dereham , North Elmham , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service delays
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance that affected the overall impression.
Service
9.1
Friendly and helpful staff are frequently mentioned, indicating good service overall.
Location
9.14
Guests appreciate the convenient location, especially for visiting nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.09
Some complaints about outdated rooms and discomfort, but generally positive about room features.
Amenities
8.62
Amenities such as Wi-Fi and breakfast receive positive remarks, though there are minor complaints.
Value for Money
8.58
Overall perceived as good value for what is offered, despite some dissatisfaction with room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Food quality mentioned positively by multiple guests, especially regarding breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
8.8
General satisfaction noted with room for improvement, averaging out to a good experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:58

Property Description

Charming Historic Property with Modern Amenities

Enchanting Accommodations: Kings Head Hotel, established in 1776, offers cozy en suite rooms with essential amenities such as a TV, alarm clock, and tea/coffee facilities. The bathrooms feature walk-in showers and complimentary toiletries for a comfortable stay.

Delightful Dining Options: Indulge in a variety of British classic dishes, light meals, and sandwiches at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy a selection of real ales at the bar, perfect for savoring in the beer garden or terrace. Don't miss the traditional British fish and chip Fridays for a taste of local cuisine.

Convenient Location: Situated in North Elmham village, the hotel is a short drive from Norwich and Dereham. Explore the nearby historic market town of King’s Lynn or unwind at the coastal resorts of Cromer and Wells by the Sea, all within easy reach.

Book your stay at Kings Head Hotel for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 748 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Wim • extended_group • be
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Seth • couple • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Frances • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely bedroom and big comfy bed. Excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Given the luxury of the rooms, the bathrooms were a bit basic, although spotlessly clean.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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khine • family_with_children • gb
8
Good stay overall
Pros:

Clean bed. Good breakfast

Cons:

Heating on

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
We were very pleased with our stay
Pros:

Hotel full of character and neatly ordered.
The bed was comfortable and the breakfast excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • couple • gb
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • couple • gb
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Very convenient and comfortable
Pros:

Room very clean and bed very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Booking in and out was easy

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • gb
5
Not the stay we were expecting
Pros:

The Kings Head is in a lovely location, North Elmham, which is convenient for either a trip to the coast or a visit to Norwich. The pub, itself, offers a good range of beverages and food, and also entertainment (see website for details). The room was a good size with a superking bed and a bathroom with walk in shower.

Cons:

On arrival, neither member of staff on duty acknowledged us stood waiting at the bar; yes, one was serving other customers, but a "I'll be right with you" would have sufficed! The other, who was behind the bar when we arrived, was evidently just going off duty. When we got checked in, there was no mention of dinner options, what they had on that weekend, etc.. In the room, it was a bit tired, needs a rec and dec, and as we went to sleep there was a pervailing smell of stale tobacco and damp. The mattress was not big enough for the bed base - there was about a foot gap at the top, and it was uncomfortable. The far side bedside lamp had the pull cord to switch it on/off missing so it had to be done at the plug socket, which was awkward to get to. In the bathroom, the towel rail was leaking, water all over the floor, and it was corroded/rusty. We turned it off at the electrial socket and turned it all the way down as we didn't want to get electrocuted (put a towel on the floor to soak up the water) - this was reported immediately to the person in the bar who had checked us in. You had to run round to get wet in the shower! Breakfast - ordered a full english and got a small breakfast, which wasn't what we asked for. Although the member of staff offered to get it made up to the full size breakfast, it was superfluous by that point, as we had waited 20 mins for it to come out already! The capuccino's we ordered were thin and tastless and not what they were supposed to be. Breakfast was not included in the price of the stay, so we had to pay extra, and it wasn't cheap! Service was poor, as there was only one member of staff covering front of house/reception, serving breakfast and taking orders and clearing away until more staff showed up towards 10.30am. Unfortunately it wasn't the stay we were looking forward to whilst visiting family

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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philip1000mine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good place to stay.
Pros:

Booked on the day as Melody House in Fakenham cancelled our booking that morning!
Kings Head is in good location for a wedding at Pensthorpe. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Good shower. Good and reasonably priced breakfast. Ample parking.

Cons:

No downside.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • extended_group • gb
10
Nice hotel and food.
Pros:

Comfortable and friendly staff

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
9
Great value for money
Pros:

Breakfast were very good, wide choices of things to eat, bed comfortable, evening meals good choices you might have to wait but everything is fresh and very hot.
Nice big shower with fluffy white towels.
Bottled water replaced when needed, good selection of tea,coffee, hot chocolate with plenty of milk portions

Cons:

Massive cob web above bed on ceiling along the whole wall which we removed on first night... You could only see is with light on and laying down.
Toilet seat very loose and wobbly.
Booking . Com said breakfast was included so we're surprised when had to pay but room good value so made up for it
Some tables were very sticky in bar and breakfast area.
We are not ones to complain if we can manage with the way things are

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
10
Loved it!
Pros:

Everything! Truly delightful little hotel!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Sullivan • extended_group • gb
10
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Pros:

Lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Stopover for a wedding so didn't have a full meal. However, the chips were some of the best I have eaten!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
8
Did exactly what we needed
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Millicent • couple • gb
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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wayne • couple • gb
9
Nice relaxing stay , good location to explore area .
Pros:

Location was good and nice area

Cons:

Early check out of 10 am , clean wise there was a fusty smell from bathroom and few cobwebs round window but other than that excellent.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee