Best Western The Hatfield Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Serves lunch and dinner
Serves lunch and dinner
Terrace/patio
Serves lunch and dinner
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Esplanade, Suffolk, Lowestoft, England, NR33 0QG
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hollywood Cinema
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Marina Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 767 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lowestoft

In Lowestoft .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find South Beach and Hollywood Cinema. The Marina Theatre and Merchant House Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hollywood Cinema - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Marina Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Seagull Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • beach near Pakefield - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lowestoft Station - 4 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plough & Sail - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Joseph Conrad (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spring Tide - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Hatfield Hotel

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Best Western The Hatfield Hotel also features a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Lowestoft hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Best Western The Hatfield Hotel offers 33 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Property is also known as

Hotel Hatfield LOWESTOFT
Hatfield LOWESTOFT
The Hatfield Hotel Lowestoft
Best Western The Hatfield Hotel Hotel
Best Western The Hatfield Hotel Lowestoft
Best Western The Hatfield Hotel Hotel Lowestoft

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western The Hatfield Hotel to the airport?

Best Western The Hatfield Hotel is 36.8 mi (66-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 Best Western The Hatfield Hotel?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Hatfield Hotel on Jun 21, 2026 start from $90, 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.

Does Best Western The Hatfield Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western The Hatfield Hotel.

How close is Best Western The Hatfield Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from South Beach and 11.7 mi (27-min drive) from Southwold Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western The Hatfield Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Best Western The Hatfield Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western The Hatfield Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Palace Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western The Hatfield Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Best Western The Hatfield Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western The Hatfield Hotel have a pool?

Best Western The Hatfield Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Best Western The Hatfield Hotel have a restaurant?

Best Western The Hatfield Hotel is home to LT1 Fish and Chips & More, which features international cuisine.

Does Best Western The Hatfield Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western The Hatfield Hotel to downtown Lowestoft?

Best Western The Hatfield Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Lowestoft.

Best Western The Hatfield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 503 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Graham O'Sullivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were fab and nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was lovely and easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view out to sea and to listen to tje waves whilst falling asleep. Every member of staff I interacted with were super helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great value breakfast top notch 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was first rate, the staff were more than helpful the food was excellent and the room clean. The sea view would have been better without the fog, but you can’t blame the hotel for that! I will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stay here for valentine's weekend Its a great location with good food Our room had a sea view which was also a perfect addition We stayed at this hotel many years ago and said one day we will come back, although i think the decor in the rooms are the same lol itwas a bit dated but clean We will definitely be vack but won't leave it so long The breakfast was very good and worth the stay just for that
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First choice whenever I stay in Lowestoft.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very helpful and friendly, nice room ,had a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff we had to move rooms after one night because the heating didn’t work and the shower was intermittent with hot water The staff were excellent on moving us
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

MALCOLM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm and comfortable. Very good full English breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was very pleasant. Friendly staff, nice views and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ambience around the bar and sea view terrace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rupert

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

Best Western The Hatfield Hotel

Welcoming hotel and very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and comfotable staff veey helpfull.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value and convenient location. Decent breakfast and comfortable beds. Just a few minutes walk from train station.Had no issues whilst and and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen G

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

Lowestoft Good Stay

Nice hotel, friendly staff, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian

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

Great relaxing break

Throughly enjoyed our stay at the Hatfield, very friendly staff, the hotel is right on the sea front.. good for walking in either direction .
Beneath the pier
View from our window at dusk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good sea view (hotel is right on the promenade), comfortable room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the promenade. Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times and we enjoyed our stay here,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022