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The Ship Inn

4.0 star property
Beachfront inn for sun and fun

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Children’s activities
Restaurant
Garden
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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21 Beach Road, Norwich, England, NR11 8BQ
  • Mundesley Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bacton Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cromer Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | View from room

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Norwich

At The Ship Inn you'll be steps from Mundesley Beach and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Bacton Beach. Highlights at this beachfront inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This beach inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Norwich inn, attractions include Norfolk Broads and Cromer Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Mundesley Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bacton Beach - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cromer Beach - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Cromer Pier - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Felbrigg Hall - 22 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Gunton Station - 13 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Swan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard Gardens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪coffeesmiths - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Carmel’s Cafe Bacton - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Suffield Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

Beachfront inn for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified The Ship Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Norwich inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

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 17.50 for adults and from GBP 12.5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ship Inn?

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

Is parking available at The Ship Inn?

Yep, The Ship Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Ship Inn?

Yep, The Ship Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Mundesley Beach.

What makes The Ship Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ship Inn.

Does The Ship Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ship Inn?

No, The Ship Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship Inn?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pub with rooms. Rooms are quirky and individual and very comfortable. I was in a cozy double, which looked out over the road and the picnic area of the ‘posh’ chip shop; this was not an issue apart from no net curtain which meant I either had to close the blind and be in dark or creep around - needs to be rectified please
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room overlooking the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple of days staying at the ship very dog friendly very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

P

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

10/10 Excellent

S

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

Lovely Village

The food was very good and Mundelsey is a very nice place. The Ship Inn is right by the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophina

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

Fantastic place to stay

What a fantastic place to stay right next to the sea, with ample parking, lovely room, big bed, warm and very comfortable. Every member of staff was pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Superb!

Room was immaculate and the bed was really comfortable. The view over the sea was superb. We also ate dinner and breakfast and the food / service was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, staff and food. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Dog friendly on the beach

We arrived at the Ship on quite a grey day, but the welcome from the staff soon cheered us up. We chose the ship because it was dog friendly and isn't it just every other person had a dog with them and you can take them anywhere. Our room was at the back with wonderful views over the sea. A ramp leads down to the beach. The room was a nice double with ensuite shower etc. Rooms not massive but this is av ery old building so it was as we expected. Breakfast is served between 0900 and 1000 in the restaurant area. Staff were great fussing the dogs a good well stocked bar wherte you can also eat if so inclined though we always used the dinningroom. Fish and chip shop in the carpark if you want to use that. All in all a gtreat experience and we will be looking to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Von

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery. We were upgraded to a room with a seaview.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Watch the ships go out, lovely place

Great find right on the cliff edge, huge beer garden, lovely food and friendly staff. The room was comfy and clean. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful individual room. Not standard soleless room. Beautiful seaview from room. Restaurant was extremely helpful by making me a vegetarian, gluten free salad with assorted cheeses and new potatoes. This was not on the standard menu, but very tasty. A very good experience and would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

A S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024