NELSON Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1812 reviews)
1 Marine Parade , Great Yarmouth , GB
+44 1493 855551

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Children allowed

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 1812 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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Graham • couple • gb
5
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
A very good stay
Pros:

Very friendly staff which are always happy to have a chat, House keeping ladies always working keeping rooms spotless.

Cons:

Hotel showing signs of wear and tear in places

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
B
Beardon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nick Allcock • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good location, very noisey
Pros:

On thr seafront, clean

Cons:

Plumbing needs attention and very noisey, woken by people going in and out of rooms anx slamming doors all night

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Pearce • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff was polite, friendly & helpful. The room was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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zoe • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Cud see sea

Cons:

Small bed hard

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Hickmott • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jules • couple • gb
10
Friendly staff very welcoming will stay here again
Pros:

Clean and very welcoming

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • gb
8
Comfy, clean, and inexpensive, close to the action in Great Yarmouth
Pros:

Inexpensive hotel very close to the waterfront in Great Yarmouth. Clean room with an excellent shower and comfy bed, and surprisingly quiet even though overlooking the strip (first weekend in September). A bit quirky, as you'd expect, but I would definitely stay here again for a non-work trip. Ample coffee, tea bags, and toiletries provided and the towels are big and soft.

Cons:

Basic furnishings and the flooring (top floor) is a tad uneven but that goes with the age and style of the building. Wifi wasn't the best - it kept dropping - but phone signal is fine (unusual for Norfolk) so depending on your phone plan may be all you need. The room we stayed in didn't have a desk, so not optimal for a business trip, but absolutely fine for our short for-fun road trip.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tanzeela • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely location, and comfortable beds however the rooms are dated and parking can be difficult to find in the afternoon.
Pros:

The beds were comfortable

Cons:

It’s very dated, windows didn’t open on some of them and it’s very old.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mariano • solo_traveller • gb
10
Good experience, you try it and you will repeat it
Pros:

Staff, always helpful

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
4
Somewhere to lay your head!
Pros:

It was on the front!

Cons:

The poo we found when we arrived. The place was shabby and smelly

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Applebys Removals Ltd • extended_group • gb
1
Definitely would not return
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Beds exceptionally uncomfortable

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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filippo • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
5
OK for one night in tired hotel
Pros:

As somewhere to stay for one night ok. Clean enough, bathroom ok, I believe all night reception but didn't need it. Location okish, opposite the sea life centre so quite a distance to walk to the pier area

Cons:

The bed in my room was squeezed in under an arch, so potentially dangerous as easy to bang your head, which I did once during the night in the dark. Hotel is looking a little tired and a bit grimy in parts. Was only there fir ine night, wouldn't really stay any longer than that. A bit pricey at £50 fir the night, no breakfast, but was a Saturday night in the August bank holiday weekend.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

EVERYTHING! ALWAYS GREAT!

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Neuza • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good location and nice staff but need some improvements
Pros:

The location was really good. Close to Sea Life which was on our list to visit as well as the circus and Britannia Pier. Staff were nice and helpful. Would stay again.

Cons:

The car park isn't private so people would park in front of the hotel, we took around half an hour to find parking. The wifi wasn't stable so we'd always lose connection and we also didn't have any toiletries so we had to go ask in the reception.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee