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The Kings Head Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2 Holt Road, Dereham, England, NR20 5JB
  • Place, Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Premier Suite, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Premier Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dereham

In Dereham .You'll find Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station and Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Woad Centre and Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Woad Centre - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Strikes Bowling - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 10 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Arms - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Kings Head Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Kings Head Hotel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Dereham hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1776
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Kings Head Hotel offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 8 to 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 8 to 11 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kings Head Hotel to the airport?

The Kings Head Hotel is 16.6 mi (27-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 Kings Head Hotel?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kings Head Hotel on Nov 29, 2025 start from $1,095.62, 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 Kings Head Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kings Head Hotel.

Does The Kings Head Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kings Head Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 8 and 11 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kings Head Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kings Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Kings Head Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kings Head Hotel have a pool?

The Kings Head Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Kings Head Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Kings Head Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kings Head Hotel to downtown Dereham?

The Kings Head Hotel is 4.5 mi away from Dereham.

Reviews

The Kings Head Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 219 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

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

Heritage Festival event

We enjoyed the restaurant and the accommodation. The breakfast was also very good. This was a perfect hotel for our festival event at Sandringham at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with group

Hidden Gem.

We had a one night stay at this lovely hotel. Spotlessly clean. Room was lovely (Although very very hot) friendly service. I would definitely stay here again and recommend. Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn

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

Great comfortable night away.

Excellent attic room with very comfortable bed. Food and service excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great hotel in a good location

Lovely hotel. Nice room and helpful staff. Great dog-friendly restaurant with good food. Really great location for exploring Norfolk by car
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kuangyi

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 3 nights, Friday to Monday, we paid over £100 per night. I feel a little generous giving it an average. - Room: The room we stayed on the first floor was large, but the furnishing was lacking and looked dated. There was a huge area of water mark (about 50 x 50 cm) on the corner just above the bed. Not pleasant to look at, and we wonder why they can't just paint it over... There was no luggage rack so we have to put it on the floor and bend over to get things in/out of it. Cleanness was okay, but nothing made me feel it was well looked after. - Bathroom: Pretty basic. There were only 2 hooks at the back of the toilet door, nowhere to place change clothes, nor a place for face wash or own shampoo in the shower unit. - Breakfast: It is NOT a B&B so we had to pay £7.5 for a continental breakfast, or ~£10.50 for cooked (weekends only). As there was very little option around, paying for breakfast was a choice out of no choice... To be fair, the food wasn't bad. - Meals: Same as above, because there was little option around, we ended up having 2 dinners there. Again, food was okay (we had burgers and Sunday roasts). - Noise: They had a beer garden just under our window. There was no limit to the hours and 2 parties were still chatting after 11pm on one night. Overall, we felt the place had better facilities in the pub downstairs than the rooms. It is probably better positioned as a pub with rooms, not a 3-star hotel. A word to the owner? Some TLC pls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Would recommend

Staff friendly and very efficient. Rooms in grounds not soundproof.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great members of staff, clean and comfortable rooms, very good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

REG

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FOOD IS REALLY GOOD AS WAS THE PRICE BIT EXPENSIVE FOR DRINKS STAFF WERE VGOOD WOULD STAY AGAIN
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location wise this will not be for everyone as it is a little secluded, but for those whom are looking for a base to use that isn't Town / City centre it is ideal, beautiful setting with friendly and welcoming staff; this was my second stay in as many months and although not my usual choice of hotel (usually boutique / luxury hotels) I found myself submerged in the "quiet charm" of the hotel and staff; I would also add that the beds (mattress topper / linen) is worth of any 5* hotel that I have stayed in; so comfortable with a wonderfully sized bed. Yes, there are a few elements that could do with updating but this is reflected in the price and my usually very picky self found this all part of the charm / stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail, South Luffenham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay here, clean well decorated bedroom of a good size (Room9). Quiet as on the upper floor. Good pub menu with generous portions. It was nice weather so sat outside with a drink before going in to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing chef
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Average

Average, noisy room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food the service was prompt and friendly . Room was excellent size and furnishings . Will return here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Staff friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Kings Hotel Holt Road Dereham just beautiful

From the moment we arrived we were made very welcome by all the staff The Hotel is beautiful with original features etc It has a bowling green at the rear & ample parking We had rooms that were across from the main hotel which suited us 4 ladies as none of us are under 60 yrs ,( oldest being 82 yrs ) so not having a flight of stairs to climb was fantastic We had our own entrance to our rooms so having another door you could lock was very reassuring ( room no.11&12 ) The beds were very comfy & the rooms were well heated & roomy The showers were extra large with lovely soft towels The welcome tea tray was well stocked & they also left biscuits which was an extra little touch They had thought of everything you could possibly need We had continental breakfast the next morning with ham, cheese’s , boiled eggs, toast, cereals, muffins, fresh fruit & yoghurt (weekday is continental £7.50 weekends all the above plus a cooked breakfast choice £10.50 ) We did not have an evening meal or use the bar as we were on the Polar express experience at 6pm Lovely Hotel we shall be returning in the future as we go to North Norfolk frequently We spent the next morning shopping in Dereham town centre which we had never visited before very charming & some lovely individual shops 10/10 from all of us
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and helpful. Our room, large, comfortable and warm. Loads of hot water. We stayed 3 nights mid week eating in on 2. The bar was friendly with the locals easy to talk with, whilst the barman kept us all amused with his ‘young person’s’ views on life and good humouredly took all the ribbing directed his way. Continental breakfast only, except weekends when it’s cooked, but there’s a fabulous old post office a 5 minute walk away with cheerful staff and a good choice of breakfast dishes. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024