The Lifeboat

Hotel in Hunstanton with restaurant and bar/lounge

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November 2025

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December 2025

The Lifeboat offers a welcoming atmosphere with delicious meals at the restaurant. Enjoy practical amenities like free in-room WiFi, self parking, and coffee/tea service in the lobby, enhancing your stay with convenience and connectivity.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom

Separate bath and shower

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Futons

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Separate bath and shower

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Separate bath and shower

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Separate bath and shower

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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About the area

Captains Cottage Ship Lane, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6LT

What's nearby

RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Hunstanton Beach - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
Norfolk Coast Path - West - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
Sandringham House - 17 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

Kings Lynn Station - 27 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬8 min drive
‪The Waterside - ‬7 min drive
‪Golden Lion Hotel - ‬6 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
‪Fishers Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Lifeboat

Hotel near Hunstanton Beach

The Lifeboat provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception

Room features

All guest rooms at The Lifeboat have amenities, such as free WiFi.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with shampoo

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

No lift

More

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Lifeboat Hotel

The Lifeboat Hunstanton

The Lifeboat Hotel Hunstanton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lifeboat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Lifeboat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lifeboat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lifeboat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lifeboat located?

Situated in Hunstanton, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of RSPB Titchwell Marsh, West Sands and Norfolk Coast. Brancaster Beach is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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The Lifeboat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Michael

31 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and really good standard of accommodation.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

24 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast and an awesome snack menu. Great place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

1 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I went to the Lifeboat for my 60th Birthday and had an amazing time, location fantastic staff friendly. Will definetely be back

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break before Christmas

All good except needed more light in the bathroom over the mirror as it was difficult to shave.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

8 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Lovely location and the room was lovely if a little on the small side. Unfortunately there were no decaffeinated tea bags included in the complementary hot drinks tray. One of the “pumps”for the shampoo in the shower wasn’t working.We ate in the restaurant and whilst the food was excellent the service left a little to be desired ( it was very busy and apparently they were a couple of staff down) ! What we couldn’t believe was there was no port available to finish the meal ! The breakfast was superb and one of the best we have had in a hotel. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. All though the points raised may seem a bit petty they make the difference between good and excellent. The detail matters. But we would stay again

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

4 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All the staff were helpful and friendly, Ollie work the bar was very polite and positive.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

20 Jul 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were extremely helpful and kind. Nathan and Emma were excellent in helping me to celebrate my partner's birthday.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

25 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal for a break

A very pleasant place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

5 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Set in beautiful countryside on the north Norfolk coast. The Inn is welcoming, the room was spacious and clean, and the breakfast was delicious. Also, this is one of the most dog friendly places we have stayed. We will be returning.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

2 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Comfortable, clean room. Admin not so good. No reply to an email enquiry and no receipt emailed on checkout Very limited food options and no non alcoholic beers in stock. Some staff excellent others less so.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

1 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lifeboat stay

Staff were brilliant welcoming friendly abd helpful. Location is beautiful I can not wait to go back

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice rooms, very comfortable. Good food and lovely staff as well.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice comfortable overnight stay. Excellent breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

9 Dec 2024

Great staff very accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

3 Nov 2024

Not happy

Not what I was expecting to travel from lifeboat to other hotel. Not hotel fault it the booking company false advertising they should specify that you could end up at their sisters hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Great position, close to the salt marshes. Atmospheric old pub. Bed comfortable and room very clean. Restaurant food was decent pub grub - with North Norfolk prices. Breakfast fine. Lots and lots of dogs in the bar and restaurant.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cracking gem of a hotel. Really friendly staff and room was amazing. We will definitely be stopping again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

23 Jul 2024

Lovely room, amazing facilities. 10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

Sorry to say the catering side i.e the restaurant not very good. They had run out of several basic items such as chips and wholemeal bread. Food was average and took to long to be served! Also far too many dogs which I don’t think should have been allowed in the restaurant area. .

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024