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The Lifeboat

Property class: 3

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A bedroom with a stone wall, a large bed, a window, a chair, and a wooden headboard.
A neatly made bed with towels, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a headboard, and bedside lamps.
A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Explore the area

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Captains Cottage Ship Lane, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6LT
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hunstanton Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandringham House
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a stone wall, a large bed, a window, a chair, and a wooden headboard.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a headboard, and bedside lamps.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Traditional Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a headboard, and bedside lamps.

Traditional Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a window, and a skylight.

Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room

A neatly made bed with towels, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Signature Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a headboard, and bedside lamps.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hunstanton

At The Lifeboat you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from RSPB Titchwell Marsh and 4.8 km (3 mi) from West Sands. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Hunstanton hotel you'll find Sandringham House.

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Brancaster Beach - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Sandringham House - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Holkham Hall - 26 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fossilhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hunstanton Ski Cafe & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reg's Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lifeboat

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hunstanton hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lifeboat offers 17 accommodations. This Hunstanton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Lifeboat Hotel
The Lifeboat Hunstanton
The Lifeboat Hotel Hunstanton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lifeboat?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Lifeboat?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lifeboat on 11 Oct 2026 start from NZ$261, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Lifeboat?

Yep, The Lifeboat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Lifeboat?

The closest beach to The Lifeboat is Brancaster Beach (4.3 km).

Does The Lifeboat serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lifeboat?

No, The Lifeboat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lifeboat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lifeboat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Lifeboat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 97 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast, delicious evening meal all together a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our 3rd stay at the Lifeboat fantastic location - delicious breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely pub and food for a few days stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and really good standard of accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely night stay. Food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with air conditioning (which was a blessing in the recent heatwave!). Lovely dinner choices and even better breakfast. Quirky deli and farm shop nearby. Nice little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A comfortable hotel on the coast for walking and bird watching. A rather limited menu but the meals were perfectly cooked. The wine list was fairly extensive but over priced. The breakfast was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a dog friendly courtyard room which was absolutely perfect with access directly out onto the lane. Breakfast staff were superb.. nothing was too much trouble! Highly recommended for a dog friendly stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and room very clean. Not many other places around so ate in the restaurant and we were not disappointed. Good portions and reasonably priced. Staff very friendly. One to visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room , amazing food both at dinner & breakfast. Staff very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights at The Lifeboat and it was a very nice place to stay. The evening meal choices were very good as were the breakfasts and the food we ate was lovely. The room was spacious and we had a great view. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A great venue to visit many places from. So pleased we stayed there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we had a friendly welcome. The rooms were well equipped and dog friendly. A hearty breakfast was awaiting every morning. Would definately book again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, small but adequate for a couple
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The was clean and tidy. Tea, coffee and biscuits were in residence. It’s a very pet friendly place. The food was lovely, well presented and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay food good staff friendly especially young man on reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Ideal for a break

A very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast and an awesome snack menu. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and bathroom. Room seemed clean. Staff were helpful. Food and drink in the pub were good especially breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms, very comfortable. Good food and lovely staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025