The Lifeboat Inn

Hotels
8.5 (630 reviews)
Ship Lane , Hunstanton , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small rooms
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Several reviews noted issues with cleanliness, including mould in the bathroom and unclean dog beds.
Service
9.11
Staff were described as super friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive experience.
Location
9.15
The hotel is well-located for sightseeing and beautiful views, with many positive mentions.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms are generally described as lovely and comfortable, but one reviewer mentioned a small room.
Amenities
8.63
Good range of amenities available, including parking and complimentary toiletries.
Value for Money
8.09
Value for money received positive notes but some reviews mentioned high prices for low-value items.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Food quality received positive remarks, although there were some issues noted with meal choices.
Overall Experience
8.61
Many guests expressed a desire to return, indicating overall satisfaction despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:25

Property Description

Charming 16th Century Inn in Picturesque Thornham

Historic Charm: The Lifeboat Inn, a 16th-century property, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts. Each en suite bedroom is equipped with free toiletries, a hairdryer, TV, and radio.

Ideal Location: Situated in the quaint village of Thornham, just a short walk from the Norfolk Coast Path, guests can easily explore the marshes and sand dunes. With attractions like Holkham Hall and Sandringham House nearby, there's plenty to discover.

Explore Norfolk: Offering a perfect base to explore Norfolk, from historic sites to scenic landscapes, Lifeboat Inn is the ideal choice for a memorable getaway.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at The Lifeboat Inn.

Important information:

Please note: not all rooms can accommodate extra beds and cribs, so please make your request at time of booking.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NWI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 630 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Andy • couple • gb
10
Great for a short getaway
Pros:

Quiet location, lovely bar with proper beer.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • ie
8
Dog friendly holiday
Pros:

Location is the best by far, and the fact it's so dog friendly.

Cons:

The room was incredibly tiny. I would recommend asking for a bigger room when booking. We stayed previously and the room was much bigger.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • us
6
Cost was too high to warrant quality that was just okay. I expected more compared to other places we stayed.
Pros:

Nice bathroom. Happy to see a hairdryer. Breakfast was adequate.

Cons:

Dinner was poor. Dinner service was poor. Took forever.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Burns • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great for dogs
Pros:

This is the fourth time we stayed. Very relaxing, good location. Breakfast brilliant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • couple • gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

very expensive for the price

Cons:

The price

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely and lovely staff

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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christopher • couple • gb
8
Overhaul, enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

Nice room, & good facilities

Cons:

Scampi I had in the restaurant was over cooked & very dry.

Can hear quite a bit of noise from neighbouring rooms.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Restful Thornham break
Pros:

Location parking breakfasts air conditioning in small room

Cons:

Very small room but air conditioning good

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location was impressive, staff very good
The room described as small was perfectly acceptable.It had the added bonus of air conditioning.The food was very good also.

Cons:

Breakfast service was slow on the first day.
Prices charged by booking.com were higher than going direct ,which was disappointing

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Ellis • solo_traveller • gb
5
Feedback
Pros:

Food was good but not enough choice.

Cons:

Room smelt of dog and our bathroom had some issues in terms of cleanliness.

Also had to ask for towels to be changed.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Robinson • couple • gb
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
5
Nice staff. The room was a massive disappointment and totally overpriced.
Pros:

The room implied a sea view which did not exist. The only view was over the car park at the front.

Cons:

The location. Extortionate room price. No sea view, just the car park. I wont be staying at this or any other group hotels because of this.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • gb
7
A nice location. A pleasant place to wash and sleep but not for general relaxation.
Pros:

Breakfast was average. The location is very good. My room was very small but had air-conditioning and was quiet.

Cons:

The bathroom layout was poor but the shower was good.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
9
Lovely place and would definitely stay here again. Perfect if you have a dog.
Pros:

We liked the style of the property, the location and how dog friendly it was

Cons:

Think we were forgotten at breakfast as waited 40 minutes for a cooked breakfast and eggs weren’t runny after requesting it. Our room was quite small but that was fine with us.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Breakfast best we have ever had location brilliant great beer good vibes from all staff very petty

Cons:

Very petty I think separate room for diners without pets

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • gb
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee