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The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hunstanton hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Premier Double with Sea View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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The Golden Lion Hotel, near Hunstanton Beach, offers a warm welcome with a garden and outdoor furniture. Enjoy breakfast, connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or unwind at the bar. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bath or shower
  • Flat-screen TV

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin with Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double with Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
THE GREEN, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6BQ

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princess Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SEA LIFE Hunstanton - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hunstanton Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 69 min drive
  • Kings Lynn Station - 22 min drive
  • Wainfleet Station - 84 min drive
  • Havenhouse Station - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Park - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fishers Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vegas Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reg's Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

The Golden Lion Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Sandringham House. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 6 per night)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 2 January 2024 to 22 March 2024 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 2 2024 to March 22 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
The property is closed between 2 January and 21 March.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 6 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel Hunstanton
The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel Hunstanton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Lion Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from 2 January 2024 to 22 March 2024 (dates subject to change). The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 2 2024 to March 22 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping

Does The Golden Lion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Golden Lion Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 6 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Golden Lion Hotel and nearby?

The Golden Lion Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant. The dining venue will be unavailable from 2 January 2024 to 22 March 2024 (dates subject to change).

What's the area around The Golden Lion Hotel like?

The Golden Lion Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Norfolk Coast Path - West and 2 minutes' walk from Hunstanton Beach.

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The Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
View
Parking
Bathroom
Shower
Bed
Ocean view

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was lovely, with a good selection of items, including vegan options, and friendly service. (12 reviews)
  • The property is very dog friendly, welcoming many dogs with their owners and providing a comfortable stay. (3 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant offered pleasant dining experiences with reasonable prices, friendly staff, and accommodating service, including vegan options. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff great stay
Alison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean tidy n very friendly staff close to pubs n beach
Jason, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The view and position of hotel was good,staff were great.
Terence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location

Great location, staff really pleasant and helpful, second visit, won’t be our last
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for what we needed staff were great
matthew, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

We liked the proximity to nearby establishments and transportation.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its position near the beach and central to orher beaches
Yanny, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location

A lovely hotel with great views and smack in the centre of Hunstanton.
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay

Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Safe parking. Adequate breakfast.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were incredibly friendly ,helpful and down to earth
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Met up with my dad and my daughter for a break and had a great time
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff. A large, airy room, with very comfy beds! And the sea view was spectacular.
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Dog friendly hotel

One of the best hotels we have stayed in. Very very dog friendly Great customer service.very friendly and take time for you.Great views. Definitely going back.
A J, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff

We have stayed here many times, cannot fault anything, staff are so pleasant and helpful. My dogs are also made very welcome, definitely be back again
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Friendly staff comfortable room. Only improvement would be a biscuit on the tea coffee tray.
Alison, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Positioned at the top of The Green giving unique views down to the sea.
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly atmosphere, all staff willing to help. And smiles all round.
Garry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a lovely relaxing stay. Super breakfasts delivered speedily! ALL staff extremely welcoming and friendly! Excellent location. Thanks.
Rebecca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Golden Lion hotel is lovely Grade 2 listed building. Very old but very pleasant. It was a perfect base for our weekend stay. It’s position is ideal to explore the coastline. Highly recommend
Lynne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is very comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food was variable, some poor, some very good
Charles, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Perfect, old hotel grade II listed, lovely staff, will stay again
Marina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Lion roared.

Well located. Pleasant views and exterior generally. Pleasant staff.
Patrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will be going back as perfect position in hunstant

It’s a ye olde style hotel with character and may not be mega modern but the staff were absolutely brilliant
John, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hunstanton

Good 3 star hotel. Clean , comfortable and staff were very helpful and friendly. Lovely situation overlooking the sea.
Philip, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Short break with the dogs

Enjoyed our stay with our dogs. Very central to all amenities e.g. beach walks, shops etc. Great having a dining room where you could take the dogs into. Staff love dogs too so made a fuss of them. Will book again
1-night trip