3 Star Hotel

The Lifeboat Inn

Ship Lane, Hunstanton, United Kingdom View Map

$187 nightly

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The Lifeboat Inn

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The Lifeboat Inn is just a 2-minute walk away from marshes and sand dunes along the Norfolk Coast Path. This charming 16th century property is found in the picturesque village of Thornham, on the outskirts of Hunstanton. The inn's original character has been carefully preserved throughout, while being updated to include all modern comforts expected of a 3-star property. The bedrooms with attached bathroom feature free toiletries and a hairdryer, a TV and a radio. Providing the perfect base from which to explore the delightful County of Norfolk, Lifeboat is within easy reach of a number of attractions, including Holkham Hall, Sandringham House and Nelson's birthplace at nearby Burnham Thorpe.

310 Reviews

8.5Very Good
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
9.2
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “This is our favorite place there is something about it that is just lovely. We asked for Rumbold room and it didn't disappoint. The…”
  • “We use this pub frequently in the Summer but went for a short Winter break this time.Staff lovely,room small but very nice.Breakfast…”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing1/4

Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing

130 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Twin Room - Disability Access1/4

Twin Room - Disability Access

162 sqft • 2 Single

  • Accessible room
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Premium Double Room with Sea View1/4

Premium Double Room with Sea View

162 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Standard Double Room with Sea View1/4

Standard Double Room with Sea View

162 sqft • 1 King

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Small Double Room1/4

Small Double Room

97 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
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    What Guests Loved

    8.5
    Very Good

    Based on 310 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.5

    Pros +

    • This is our favorite place there is something about it that is just lovely. We asked for Rumbold room and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is one of olde worlde down stairs and modern coastal upstairs. The staff are so friendly and welcoming.
    • We use this pub frequently in the Summer but went for a short Winter break this time.Staff lovely,room small but very nice.Breakfast excellent!
    • This is our go to place. Just wonderful. We love the rooms,the shower the bed is utterly amazing. I am vegetarian and there is food for me to eat. The young man who served us breakfast morning of the 28th was so professional he is a real credit to you. Going again next week.

    Cons -

    • Veggie menu could be better but I asked for certain food and the chef did it. Thanks chef
    • Would have been nice to have an open fire going in the Pub in the evening.It was a little chilly and lacking atmosphere.
    • Could you please do more veggie food
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    10BlackwellPosted on: 2-9-2026

    This is our favorite place there is something about it that is just lovely. We asked for Rumbold room and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is one of olde worlde down stairs and modern coastal upstairs. The staff are so friendly and welcoming.

    Veggie menu could be better but I asked for certain food and the chef did it. Thanks chef

    9IanPosted on: 2-2-2026

    We use this pub frequently in the Summer but went for a short Winter break this time.Staff lovely,room small but very nice.Breakfast excellent!

    Would have been nice to have an open fire going in the Pub in the evening.It was a little chilly and lacking atmosphere.

    10BlackwellPosted on: 1-28-2026

    This is our go to place. Just wonderful. We love the rooms,the shower the bed is utterly amazing. I am vegetarian and there is food for me to eat. The young man who served us breakfast morning of the 28th was so professional he is a real credit to you. Going again next week.

    Could you please do more veggie food

    9RebeccaPosted on: 1-21-2026

    We have visited the lifeboat allot over the years but this was our first time staying there. The staff are all lovely and very friendly and accommodating. Love the open fire. Had Sunday lunch and the food was delicious. Lovely walks straight from the pub door.

    The hot water in our room was very very hot and we found it very difficult to get a comfortable temperature to shower in. This could be very dangerous.

    10PaulPosted on: 1-16-2026

    Dog friendly, very clean, nice rooms and bar.

    Drink prices somewhat high.

    10BlackwellPosted on: 1-14-2026

    The room was warm and cozy. The bed was amazing and we had a beautiful sleep. Staff super helpful and very friendly. We had just had to let our dog go to Rainbow bridge and the fact that dogs were allowed was so lovely and we met the beautiful Kate a labrador retriever, who was happy to be fussed.Modern decor mixed with original was so lovely.

    Not a complaint but it would be amazing if you could provide more choices for vegetarians.

    8PaulPosted on: 1-12-2026

    Lovely 2 night stay, Staff were all very friendly & helpful. Food & drinks were great, including breakfast.

    9FionaPosted on: 1-11-2026

    Food was exceptional, good quality produce.Restaurant was really welcoming, service was excellent

    It was all good

    8StephenPosted on: 1-6-2026

    Quirtky cosy building. Food was good in the restaurant. Staff were friendly especially the young lad that was our server during our evening meal. Breakfast was OK

    Had to go to reception to get the fresh milk that should have been in the room.Found a sanitary product on the tea/coffee tray, weird!!

    9NicholasPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Lovely breakfast

    Wifi a little in room however in public areas good

    1JuliePosted on: 12-29-2025

    Room without a view

    Room was awful smelled of dogs bathroom dirty . I had booked extra large room with sea view. Room view was a garage roof top . Staff upgraded on the second night to the room we had actually paid for i.e. large with a sea view and not smelling of dogs

    7StuartPosted on: 11-20-2025

    Lovely room, good breakfast, very cosy bar, fantastic location

    very unfortunate, but smoke detector flashing above our heads, in the dark it lights up the room, sadly no sleep second night.

    10MichaelPosted on: 11-6-2025

    Great location for the norfolk coast path.Really lovely staff.The pub itself is way cosier than the pics.Food also excellent. Would definitely stay again

    10KarenPosted on: 10-15-2025

    Location is excellent for walking, exploring, eating and drinking.Lovely and quiet on the Norfolk coast, with wonderful views .

    7ColinPosted on: 10-9-2025

    Great spot lovely building

    Room very very small Evening meal poor choice and expensive wine exhortation

    9JanePosted on: 9-20-2025

    Lovely d traditional pub.Excellent staff.

    Husbands fish

    10WendyPosted on: 9-18-2025

    The situation of the hotel, is perfect for travelling around and sightseeing.The staff were super friendly and nothing too much trouble.The food was amazing, especially the breakfast, our room was lovely comfortable, and lovely view over the marshes, and a glimpse of the sea as well.

    8ErnestPosted on: 9-15-2025

    Staff very friendly and quick to please. The breakfast was very well presented and of excellent quality. Liked the fact that I was given a key for the outside door in case I return after the inn is closed.

    The inn is starting to look war torn and could do with a good clean. An industrial vacuum cleaner instead of the cheap domestic one, getting into corners and dusting some of the artefacts throughout the inn would be a start.

    4PhilipPosted on: 8-25-2025

    Breakfast

    Location of seating for evening meal. Everyone passing us going to the toilet. Poorly lit. Staff overwhelmed. Chips were cold. Meal okay. White wine was tasteless, seemed watered down. Red wine good.

    10DiannePosted on: 8-24-2025

    Breakfast unbelievable. Dinner was lovely very good value. Room and en suite fantastic lots of toiletries loads of towels lovely big bath and power shower,Exceptional dog friendly service everything they wanted was provided,Good parking & outside seating was all the way round the pub grounds.Staff at breakfast were brilliant & the lady on reception very helpful.

    Everything was perfect

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 4 to 17 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note: not all rooms can accommodate extra beds and cribs, so please make your request at time of booking.

    Location

    The Lifeboat Inn

    Ship Lane, Hunstanton

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