Experience the warmth of The Lifeboat, where a delicious meal at the restaurant awaits. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy perks like self parking and coffee/tea in the lobby.
The Lifeboat is a great choice for a stay in Hunstanton. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
The Lifeboat Hotel
The Lifeboat Hunstanton
The Lifeboat Hotel Hunstanton
Frequently asked questions
Does The Lifeboat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lifeboat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lifeboat?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Lifeboat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lifeboat?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Lifeboat?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
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Reviews
The Lifeboat Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, superb, and one of the best with a huge tasty choice. (12 reviews)
The property is very pet friendly with welcoming and dog-friendly rooms and facilities. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Lovely pub and food for a few days stay
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2026
Great little place to stay for a weekend in Norfolk. Comfortable room, great selection of beers and food in the pub. Breakfast was excellent too. Plenty of coastal paths nearby if you enjoy walking too.
Corinne
Corinne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2026
We stayed for two nights at The Lifeboat and it was a very nice place to stay. The evening meal choices were very good as were the breakfasts and the food we ate was lovely. The room was spacious and we had a great view. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A great venue to visit many places from. So pleased we stayed there!
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Hotel and room very clean. Not many other places around so ate in the restaurant and we were not disappointed. Good portions and reasonably priced. Staff very friendly. One to visit in the future.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2026
Lovely night stay. Food was amazing.
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Clean room , amazing food both at dinner & breakfast. Staff very accommodating
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Great location and really good standard of accommodation.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
Lovely room, small but adequate for a couple
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2026
The room was very clean and all of the staff were extremely polite, friendly and helpful. The whole place had a very cosy, welcoming feel.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Nice room and bathroom. Room seemed clean. Staff were helpful. Food and drink in the pub were good especially breakfast.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
From the check In on day one to the check out in the last day .. had a fantastic time .. friendly staff from the breakfast staff the the bar staff at night .. the hotel and bar and restaurant was perfectly clean .. the room was clean and tidy .. the breakfast every morning was amazing.. loved the breakfast every morning.. best breakfast I've had in a long time ..had an amazing stay .. I would recommend to anyone
Christian
Christian, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Feb 2026
The staff was super friendly and welcoming, the breakfast was excellent and the pub pretty good as well. Location was perfect. Really charming place!
The bedroom was on the small side and the bathroom very tiny with no shelves to put any of the essentials. Fine for a couple of nights for 2 people but probably not longer.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
8 Mar 2026
Staff where amazing food was brilliant we just found the bed to bed lumpy and uncomfortable and the noise from the carpark was loud couldn’t get an early night so if you want peace and an early night this isn’t the place but I will come back for food etc
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Lovely stay food good staff friendly especially young man on reception
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Sept 2025
Great location and lovely hotel
Fabulous location. Really friendly and helpful staff, breakfast excellent. Standard room was very small but adequate for a short stay but having said that the large bathroom made up for it
J
J, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
All the staff were very helpful
Gail
Gail, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2025
Ideal for a break
A very pleasant place to stay.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2025
Great place to stay.
Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast and an awesome snack menu. Great place to stay.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2025
A superb sort stay
Very friendly and accommodating staff! Atmosphere, food and drinks; amazing. A wonderful stay. Will return.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
A perfect place to stay
A lovely hotel with extremely helpful staff. The food was amazing with great variety. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great with a free-standing bath and powerful waterfall shower.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2025
I went to the Lifeboat for my 60th Birthday and had an amazing time, location fantastic staff friendly.
Will definetely be back
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
Nice rooms, very comfortable. Good food and lovely staff as well.
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Sept 2025
All the staff were helpful and friendly, Ollie work the bar was very polite and positive.
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Aug 2025
Nice 3 night break
Lovely Inn. The room was quite small. The bed was very comfortable and the food was quite nice.