NELSON Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1754 reviews)
1 Marine Parade , Great Yarmouth , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Limited amenities
Heating issues
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
While many reviews mentioned that the hotel was clean, there was also feedback about rooms needing refurbishment.
Service
8.81
Staff were described as friendly and accommodating, though there was one mention of poor customer service regarding heating.
Location
9.35
Great location on the seafront close to attractions, widely praised in reviews.
Room Quality
7.8
Some reviews mentioned rooms being comfortable, but others described them as needing renovation or being cold.
Amenities
7.33
Limited bar and restaurant service noted, impacting overall amenities.
Value for Money
8.79
Generally perceived as good value, considering the pricing and location.
Food and Beverage
6.84
Multiple comments on poor food quality; however, some found basic food satisfactory.
Overall Experience
8.31
Mixed experiences, but overall, many guests enjoyed their stay, citing location and value.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:39

Property Description

Beachfront Accommodation: Enjoy the convenience of staying just 300 meters from Great Yarmouth Pier Beach at NELSON Hotel.

Comfortable Rooms: Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions such as Caister Castle & Motor Museum, BeWILDerwood, and Bungay Castle, all within easy reach from the hotel.

Experience a beachfront getaway with top-notch amenities at NELSON Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay by the sea.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: NWI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1754 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.33
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 6.84
Overall Experience: 8.31
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Phil • solo_traveller • gb
5
On arrival the receptionist was a bit rude and couldn’t speak the kings English properly. Not a good start for a quick b
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bit shabby. TV was not working. Told reception and they it would definitely be done straight away but it never happened. I fixed the aerial lead myself.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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michelle • couple • gb
3
would not return
Pros:

the beach was great large and sandy

Cons:

the room was small there was bird poo on the windows walls paper thin a bit run down needs updating from when we got there until we left there was a mattress at the bottom of a flight of stairs i had to tell hotel the move it grt yarmouth itself is run down too

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Grimwood • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The location was perfect, we got given the Nelson suite and it was very lovely! So big and spacious with a lovely view

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Pete • couple • gb
3
Ok for a short budget stay but nothing longer
Pros:

Dirty. Broken tiles in bathroom, rust covering radiator in bathroom mold on grout / sealant. Bed uncomfortable, tv Ariel held together with so much tape. Tv had large cracks on screen, and tv reception awful. Tea and coffee not topped up throughout stay.

Cons:

Most things really could have been better or improved. Drastically needs decorating. Paint over table

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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adrian • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Location is perfect

Cons:

This would have been an amazing hotel in its day. Unfortunately it now needs modernisation. Which would be uneconomical. Which is a shame

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Black Beauty • solo_traveller • gb
4
Let down
Pros:

The Staff were very helpful and friendly.

I liked that is was close to Sea Life, the big wheel and the shops. Lots of Restaurants and Cafes and of course Fish and chips shops.

Very close to the Beach. The beach was very clean

Cons:

The roo.m was quite small and old looking.

The cold water tap made a crazy noise when turned on.

I did not use the shower as very antiquated, too close to the door and not clean. Washed in the sink sideways as the windows were soo close to the window.

The Internet was rubbish kept saying no digital connection.

The entrance of the Hotel smelled bad as if they had never been cleaned or changed.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Mariano • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Kayley • couple • gb
4
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very comfortable. Quiet and reasonably priced
Pros:

It was clean and it had all the facilities required.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • gb
8
Exactly what I needed after a long week
Pros:

Perfect location, great value for money, very welcoming staff. Had a lovely overnight stay

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Wheeler • family_with_children • gb
9
Very comfortable great location
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jamrozy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

To be honest it was like stepping back in time, I thought it was grate !
I assumes this hotel was built in the 50's
And it still has that old character about it, and I liked that..
I just booked a room for one night, somewhere just to stay for the night, £60 was cheap enough.. we (me n the wife) were given the keys to a Suite.. (not just a bedroom), it just had loads of character about it..
Nice little bar area that wasn't overpriced, staff were great, .. it wasn't immaculate, but it wasn't dirty either.
Listen, if you want modern, go find yaself a premier inn and pay double..
Or step back in time a bit and discover the Nelson hotel..

Cons:

There wasn't anything I didn't like..

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Mr SR Askew • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location excellant..you can grab free parking outside plus paid options near by.. room had sofa and tea coffee reolebished each day and cleaned. Bathroom good. Big geiorgian windows onto front can see sea. Lift works.

Cons:

Whikst genrally clean .sofa needed deep clean and small paint marks from deciroratng. Same on windows paint on glass each pain.. food served ionly for coach trips. ..

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
6
Great location, ok property.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The staff weren’t the friendliest
Decor was quite tired looking but clean

Bed was a bit lumpy and harder on one side

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
Would stay again
Pros:

Large room, big TV although only a few channels were working, helpful frontdesk

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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views • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Close to everything around

Cons:

The place was in need of repair

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Emma • extended_group • gb
7
Basic clean hotel good value for money
Pros:

Good value for money , and location to amenities

Cons:

Bathroom was a bit dated but it was clean

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee