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The Kensington

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Great Yarmouth hotel

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Exterior
Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Apartment | Private kitchen
Deluxe Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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29 North Dr, Great Yarmouth, England, NR30 4EW
  • Britannia Pier Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Pleasure Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Sea View

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Apartment | Living area | 38-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Premium Apartment

  • 43 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment | Private kitchen

Standard Apartment

  • 43 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 38-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Deluxe Apartment

  • 54 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Great Yarmouth

In Great Yarmouth .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Venetian Waterway Gardens and Scroby Sands Visitor Centre. Caister-on-Sea Beach and Britannia Pier Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Britannia Pier Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sea Life Great Yarmouth - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Pleasure Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gorleston Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joyland American Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Central Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beach Terrace Tea Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nicola Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Kensington

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Great Yarmouth hotel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Great Yarmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Kensington offers 26 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 cash
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 cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kensington to the airport?

The Kensington is 26.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington on Sep 16, 2025 start from $151.98, excluding 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.

Does The Kensington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kensington.

How close is The Kensington to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Caister-on-Sea Beach and 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Great Yarmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kensington offer free breakfast?

The Kensington offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kensington?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Palace Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Kensington?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Kensington?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kensington have a pool?

The Kensington does not have a pool.

Does The Kensington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kensington to downtown Great Yarmouth?

The Kensington is 0.6 mi away from Great Yarmouth.

The Kensington Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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