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The Lifeboat

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Relax in this charming bedroom with a large bed, comfortable chair, and a window overlooking lush greenery.
Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, large mirror, and convenient bedside table.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room with a large bed, bedside lamp, and convenient amenities.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, reading lamps, and a cozy seating area.
Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Captains Cottage Ship Lane, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6LT
  • Brancaster Beach
  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hunstanton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hunstanton

In Hunstanton .You'll find RSPB Titchwell Marsh and West Sands within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Norfolk Coast and Brancaster Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hunstanton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sandringham House - 17 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishers Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailors - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thornham Deli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eric's Fish and Chips - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Lifeboat

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
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 daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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.

Property 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: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and 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, American Express, 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

How close is The Lifeboat to the airport?

The Lifeboat is 42.6 mi (72-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lifeboat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lifeboat.

How close is The Lifeboat to the beach?

This hotel is 3.8 mi (10-min drive) from Hunstanton Beach and 3.3 mi (21-min drive) from West Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lifeboat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lifeboat, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lifeboat?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lifeboat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lifeboat?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lifeboat have a pool?

The Lifeboat does not have a pool.

Does The Lifeboat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lifeboat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lifeboat to downtown Hunstanton?

The Lifeboat is 0.2 mi away from Thornham.

The Lifeboat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable overnight stay. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Great staff very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Short break before Christmas

All good except needed more light in the bathroom over the mirror as it was difficult to shave.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with group

Not happy

Not what I was expecting to travel from lifeboat to other hotel. Not hotel fault it the booking company false advertising they should specify that you could end up at their sisters hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

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

Lovely stay

Great position, close to the salt marshes. Atmospheric old pub. Bed comfortable and room very clean. Restaurant food was decent pub grub - with North Norfolk prices. Breakfast fine. Lots and lots of dogs in the bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

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

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking gem of a hotel. Really friendly staff and room was amazing. We will definitely be stopping again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Lovely room, amazing facilities. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

Sorry to say the catering side i.e the restaurant not very good. They had run out of several basic items such as chips and wholemeal bread. Food was average and took to long to be served! Also far too many dogs which I don’t think should have been allowed in the restaurant area. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024