Old Hunstanton Le Strange Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1948 reviews)
Golf Course Road, Old Hunstanton , Hunstanton , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent beachfront location and sea views
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean and recently renovated rooms for some guests
Stunning hotel grounds and pleasant ambiance
Varied dining options (restaurant, pub, pizzas)
Spacious rooms with sea view and free parking
Cons:
Breakfast seen as expensive and poor value
Breakfast buffet poorly replenished and hot breakfast room
Limited vegetarian options and menu variety
Some rooms and facilities feel tired and need refurbishment
Missing amenities (no fridge/air-con in some rooms, snooker room closed)
Occasional cleanliness issues in bathrooms
Litter observed during busy weekends
Shower temperature control and kettle cleanliness issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally reported as very clean in several reviews, though one guest noted the bathroom didn't appear properly cleaned.
Service
8.9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; however there were isolated service issues at breakfast (items not replenished).
Location
9.6
Excellent — beachfront location, close access to the beach, great sea views and sunset praised throughout reviews.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed — some rooms recently renovated, spacious and with sea views; others described as tired and in need of refurbishment (no fridge/AC in some rooms).
Amenities
7.9
Pleasant grounds, bars and seating areas praised; but guests missed amenities like air conditioning, fridge and the snooker room.
Value for Money
6.6
Perceived as poor value mainly due to expensive breakfast charges (£18+), though many felt the overall stay was good despite this cost issue.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Evening dining had variety and positive mentions, but breakfast was frequently criticized for poor replenishment, high price and limited vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall positive — guests would return and recommend the hotel for its location, ambiance and service, though breakfast and some outdated elements tempered experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 08:40

Property Description

Seaside Charm and Personal Service
Nestled on the Norfolk coast in Old Hunstanton, the Old Hunstanton Le Strange Arms Htl boasts a picturesque setting with direct access to a stunning beach.

Dining Options and Village Pub
Enjoy a delightful dining experience at the Oak Bar or the neighboring Ancient Mariner pub, offering a relaxed atmosphere and traditional English fare from 18:30 to 20:45.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located near Hunstanton Golf Club and iconic stately homes like Sandringham and Holkham Halls, the hotel serves as the perfect gateway to Norfolk's cultural and natural treasures.

Book now for a memorable seaside escape at Old Hunstanton Le Strange Arms Htl!

Important information:

The hotel frequently host wedding receptions and music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
This may result in some rooms being affected by noise until approximately midnight.

The Mariner will be closed until Spring 2026 for a refurbishment. During this time our hotel restaurant and Hotel Terrace Bar will be serving food and drinks daily.

Child Policy:
Children will be charged for meals as taken.
Please note that dogs are not accepted anywhere in the main hotel or in public areas.

The hotel frequently hosts events on Friday and Saturday evenings. This may result in some rooms being affected by noise until approximately midnight.
Child Policy: Children will be charged for meals as taken.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1948 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 9.8
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James • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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MICHAEL • couple • gb
9
Very Enjoyable, comfortable Stay , would Recommend
Pros:

The Staff were outstanding , very professional
But very Friendly, Everywhere was nice and clean

Cons:

All Good

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location, accommodation and view
Pros:

Room nice, big and large bathroom. Breakfast very good. Location outstanding

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable, but expensive
Pros:

What I chose on the menu was very good, but to be perfectly honest there were only three dishes out if the seven or so on offer that I fancied.

Cons:

A larger selection of of more basic meals.
And frankly I thought the price for breakfast for those like me with a small appetite was extortionate.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • gb
4
very disappointing / pricey
Pros:

Wonderful location, characterful old hotel. Badly in need of refurbishment, overpriced. Disappointed !, One would expect better from "Chestnut" group.

Cons:

The whole place is "dog eared" & very tired, needs complete refurb. Charging Champagne prices for Shandy. Most guests seem to be dog owners so maybe that's the attraction. The bathroom was tiny 4ft wide at the most. The bath was chipped / scratched. Cheese slices as part of Continental Breakfast "REALLY" . Only bread available was for toasting. I have had better breakfasts in budget hotels. Where it is included in the room price, not £ 18.95 extra charge.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
Very friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely return.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The exterior needed a little more upkeep with cobwebs, dirty lanterns on the terrace.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
9
We had a wonderful short break
Pros:

The location along with the clean comfortable rooms

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Room 112
Pros:

Room 112, the beds were very comfy, the shower was amazing.
The location is wonderful, even though it wasn't classed as a "sea view" we got a great view of the sea!

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Esther • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely hotel, excellent location
Pros:

Reception staff, friendly, helpful and professional. Room was spacious and comfortable. restaurant food was very good. Nice relaxed atmosphere throughout.
We really enjoyed our stay and would visit this hotel again but with, hopefully, a much better organised breakfast service.

Cons:

Breakfast service on our second day was a shambles and the restaurant staff seemed uninterested.
We came down at the time we provided at check-in and was asked to wait in the lounge while a table was cleared. We only waited a few minutes but it then took 30 mins for our cooked food / drinks order to be taken. After another 25 minutes the ordered food had still not arrived. We couldn't wait any longer as we had to checkout for a pre-booked appointment.
I reported the issue to reception at the time and our breakfast fee was fully refunded without question with a genuine apology for the poor service, which was appreciated.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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ELAINE • couple • gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Room was spacious and clean sea view was ok

Cons:

I thought it was overpriced

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Carole • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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bishopp • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Helpful and friendly staff. Facilities were good and everything was as I exspected. Will defineatly come back for another trip thoroughly enjoyed my stay John Bishopp

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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bishopp • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Inga • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast slow and only average

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

Prefer buffet style hot plate
Location good

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee