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The Lifeboat

3.0 star property
Hotel in Hunstanton with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Superior Double Room
Signature Double Room
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €139
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Deluxe Double Room

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Hunstanton is home to The Lifeboat. Hunstanton Heritage Centre and Princess Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hunstanton Golf Club and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club. Courtyard Farm and Paint Me Ceramics are also worth visiting.
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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

  • The Waterside
  • ‪Golden Lion Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Henry’s Of Hunstanton - ‬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

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 does it cost to stay at The Lifeboat?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lifeboat on 6 Oct 2025 start from €138.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Reviews

The Lifeboat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

Richard

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

Jo

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

Eleanor

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

Verified traveller

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

James

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

Gareth

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable overnight stay. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

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

Ed

Lovely room, amazing facilities. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

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

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Great staff very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024