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The Lifeboat

3.0 star property

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Superior Double Room
Signature Double Room
Free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room
Free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • 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 - 27 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Sailor Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eric's Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sofias - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Marine Bar - ‬7 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

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 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lifeboat on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$283, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and welcoming, the breakfast was excellent and the pub pretty good as well. Location was perfect. Really charming place! The bedroom was on the small side and the bathroom very tiny with no shelves to put any of the essentials. Fine for a couple of nights for 2 people but probably not longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely night stay. Food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

CHRIS

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

A superb sort stay

Very friendly and accommodating staff! Atmosphere, food and drinks; amazing. A wonderful stay. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Geeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely location and the room was lovely if a little on the small side. Unfortunately there were no decaffeinated tea bags included in the complementary hot drinks tray. One of the “pumps”for the shampoo in the shower wasn’t working.We ate in the restaurant and whilst the food was excellent the service left a little to be desired ( it was very busy and apparently they were a couple of staff down) ! What we couldn’t believe was there was no port available to finish the meal ! The breakfast was superb and one of the best we have had in a hotel. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. All though the points raised may seem a bit petty they make the difference between good and excellent. The detail matters. But we would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were helpful and friendly, Ollie work the bar was very polite and positive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay food good staff friendly especially young man on reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Avril

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025