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The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Hunstanton Beach

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Beach
Beach
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

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THE GREEN, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6BQ
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hunstanton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double with Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Hunstanton

At The Golden Lion Hotel you'll be within steps of Hunstanton Beach and Norfolk Coast Path - West. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Hunstanton hotel you'll find Sandringham House.

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princess Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Hunstanton - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Searles Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 22 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 69 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

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Hunstanton Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Golden Lion Hotel also features a terrace and a garden. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Hunstanton hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Golden Lion Hotel offers 29 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 6 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and from GBP 5.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 6 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Golden Lion Hotel?

The Golden Lion Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yep, The Golden Lion Hotel has a self car park for GBP 6 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yep, The Golden Lion Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Hunstanton Beach.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Please note that breakfast will unavailable between January 2 2024 and March 22 2024 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Golden Lion Hotel?

No, The Golden Lion Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue will be unavailable from January 2 2024 to March 22 2024 (dates subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 217 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed is too small 140cms wide
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Staff excellent

All the staff are excellent. Bed was really comfortable. The showers were great and lovely fluffy towels. Hotel just a little tired in places. Definitely stop again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Safe parking. Adequate breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanny

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its position near the beach and central to orher beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the proximity to nearby establishments and transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely location

The hotel looks grand from the outside but needs a little TLC. It had just been taken over by a new company so info on website and in guestrooms was not up to date regarding breakfast and dinner service times and parking. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

maxine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our stay was very comfortable and staff very helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Should be Amazing but

The Hotel is in a beautiful position with fabulous views of the sea. We had not been advised regarding booking parking and didn’t see it in info. There is also no blue badge parking out at the front of the hotel. On arrival check in staff were blunt and not friendly unfortunately. So not a great start. Room a good size, bed comfortable. Clean but needs a refurbishment as walls need painting and bringing up to a better standard. Staff in restaurant very nice, friendly and helpful. We met the night porter as returning late and he was very nice, chatty and helpful. Only stayed one night and room was expensive for what we got but all local prices hiked due to concerts on bank holiday. This should be an amazing place to stay building is impressive from outside and views. Check in staff need to be a more welcoming face of the hotel or at least the gentleman we had, and some areas need a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely relaxing stay. Super breakfasts delivered speedily! ALL staff extremely welcoming and friendly! Excellent location. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Some very good points and some not so good

Breakfast
View from our window
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal location

A lovely hotel with great views and smack in the centre of Hunstanton.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie, Bow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Golden Lion Hotel is in a great location in Hunstanton overlooking the green and just yards from the seafront. We stayed for one night and had a family room on the first floor which was large and airy with comfortable beds. The only downside was the very small tv which was no bigger than a laptop - far too small for such a large room. The bathroom was large but perhaps in need of a little tlc. Wi-fi in the room was very good - I was able to watch the Test Match on Sky on my iPad with no buffering!. The breakfast was good with a decent selection of items with the cooked breakfast being a pick and mix selection which you order from the staff and other items being help yourself. Service was quick and the food was served hot but staff were sometimes slow to replenish some of the items such as fruit, bread and plates!. The hotel has some resident parking spaces costing £6 per day but these are limited and you are advised to reserve a space in advance of your stay. There are some free parking spaces in front of the hotel but these fill up quickly. We found all of the staff in the hotel to be friendly and helpful. The Golden Lion Hotel is not luxurious but is nice Hotel in a great location. If we were to visit Hunstanton again we would definitely stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

A J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023