The Lifeboat

Hunstanton hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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
£116
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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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
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 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
  • ‪Northgate Indian - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ancient Mariner Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion Hotel - ‬6 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

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, superb, and amazing with a huge tasty choice. (10 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub and food for a few days stay
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little place to stay for a weekend in Norfolk. Comfortable room, great selection of beers and food in the pub. Breakfast was excellent too. Plenty of coastal paths nearby if you enjoy walking too.
Corinne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely night stay. Food was amazing.
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room , amazing food both at dinner & breakfast. Staff very accommodating
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, small but adequate for a couple
James, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and really good standard of accommodation.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

From the check In on day one to the check out in the last day .. had a fantastic time .. friendly staff from the breakfast staff the the bar staff at night .. the hotel and bar and restaurant was perfectly clean .. the room was clean and tidy .. the breakfast every morning was amazing.. loved the breakfast every morning.. best breakfast I've had in a long time ..had an amazing stay .. I would recommend to anyone
Christian, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff where amazing food was brilliant we just found the bed to bed lumpy and uncomfortable and the noise from the carpark was loud couldn’t get an early night so if you want peace and an early night this isn’t the place but I will come back for food etc
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay food good staff friendly especially young man on reception
Sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were very helpful
Gail, 2-night trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideal for a break

A very pleasant place to stay.
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.

Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast and an awesome snack menu. Great place to stay.
Jo, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were helpful and friendly, Ollie work the bar was very polite and positive.
Terence, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms, very comfortable. Good food and lovely staff as well.
1-night trip
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfortable overnight stay. Excellent breakfast
1-night trip
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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
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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