The Lifeboat

Hunstanton hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Thu 15 Jan
Sat 17 Jan
January 2026
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February 2026
Experience the warmth of The Lifeboat, where a delicious meal at the restaurant awaits. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy perks like self parking and coffee/tea in the lobby.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Limited hour front desk
£78
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Premium Double Room | Free WiFi
Premium Double Room | Free WiFi
Premium Double Room | Free WiFi
Premium Double Room | Free WiFi

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Signature Double Room | Free WiFi
Signature Double Room | Free WiFi
Signature Double Room | Free WiFi
Signature Double Room | Free WiFi

Signature Double Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Classic Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Princess Theatre - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Sandringham House - 21 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 72 min drive
  • Kings Lynn Station - 27 min drive
  • Wainfleet Station - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterside - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northgate Indian - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor Pub - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Lifeboat

The Lifeboat is a great choice for a stay in Hunstanton. 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay

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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

The Lifeboat Hotel
The Lifeboat Hunstanton
The Lifeboat Hotel Hunstanton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lifeboat offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lifeboat 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 Lifeboat?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Lifeboat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lifeboat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lifeboat?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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The Lifeboat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as superb and one of the best with a huge and tasty choice. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely night stay. Food was amazing.
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and all of the staff were extremely polite, friendly and helpful. The whole place had a very cosy, welcoming feel.
Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and really good standard of accommodation.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were very helpful
Gail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay food good staff friendly especially young man on reception
Sharon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and lovely hotel

Fabulous location. Really friendly and helpful staff, breakfast excellent. Standard room was very small but adequate for a short stay but having said that the large bathroom made up for it
J, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A superb sort stay

Very friendly and accommodating staff! Atmosphere, food and drinks; amazing. A wonderful stay. Will return.
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect place to stay

A lovely hotel with extremely helpful staff. The food was amazing with great variety. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great with a free-standing bath and powerful waterfall shower.
Joanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were helpful and friendly, Ollie work the bar was very polite and positive.
Terence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I went to the Lifeboat for my 60th Birthday and had an amazing time, location fantastic staff friendly. Will definetely be back
Nicola, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal for a break

A very pleasant place to stay.
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.

Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast and an awesome snack menu. Great place to stay.
Jo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice 3 night break

Lovely Inn. The room was quite small. The bed was very comfortable and the food was quite nice.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Comfortable Stay

It was a very relaxing stay. Was there for one night. Breakfast was superb and happy with the room I got. My only issue was the bathroom maybe hadn’t been checked for shower gel etc.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay!

Absolutely wonderful one night stay, solo, after walking holiday. Met with chatty friendly team, throughout. Beautiful comfy bed & bathroom. Excellent beautiful toiletries. Wide hot drink selection. Huge tasty breakfast choice even with my gf. Walked around the village & beach. Had no need to travel further! Would 100% stay again & have recommended to friends already.
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms, very comfortable. Good food and lovely staff as well.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were extremely helpful and kind. Nathan and Emma were excellent in helping me to celebrate my partner's birthday.
Eleanor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lifeboat stay

Staff were brilliant welcoming friendly abd helpful. Location is beautiful I can not wait to go back
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfortable overnight stay. Excellent breakfast
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff

Its a lovely hotel. The room was teeny, but clean and well equipped with all that we needed. It was also very quiet in the room which was nice. Food was slightly boring menu, but the food we had was delicious. Its a quirky place, which I loved. The staff were next level lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely stay again, we had auch a nice time - ooh and very very dog friendly. Id almost say it was a dog hotel and humans were allowed!!
Samantha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff very accommodating
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cracking gem of a hotel. Really friendly staff and room was amazing. We will definitely be stopping again.
Katharine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Ingrid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short break before Christmas

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