Is The Lifeboat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Lifeboat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lifeboat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Where is The Lifeboat located?

Situated in Hunstanton, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of RSPB Titchwell Marsh, West Sands and Norfolk Coast. Brancaster Beach is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

The Lifeboat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the area

Hunstanton is home to The Lifeboat. Hunstanton Heritage Centre and Princess Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hunstanton Golf Club and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club. Courtyard Farm and Paint Me Ceramics are also worth visiting.

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10/10 Excellent

Richard

25 May 2025

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

Ideal for a break

A very pleasant place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

24 May 2025

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

Great place to stay.

Lovely room. Fantastic breakfast and an awesome snack menu. Great place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

20 Jul 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were extremely helpful and kind. Nathan and Emma were excellent in helping me to celebrate my partner's birthday.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

5 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Set in beautiful countryside on the north Norfolk coast. The Inn is welcoming, the room was spacious and clean, and the breakfast was delicious. Also, this is one of the most dog friendly places we have stayed. We will be returning.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Dec 2024

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

9 Dec 2024

Great staff very accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

8 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Lovely location and the room was lovely if a little on the small side. Unfortunately there were no decaffeinated tea bags included in the complementary hot drinks tray. One of the “pumps”for the shampoo in the shower wasn’t working.We ate in the restaurant and whilst the food was excellent the service left a little to be desired ( it was very busy and apparently they were a couple of staff down) ! What we couldn’t believe was there was no port available to finish the meal ! The breakfast was superb and one of the best we have had in a hotel. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. All though the points raised may seem a bit petty they make the difference between good and excellent. The detail matters. But we would stay again

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

20 Aug 2024

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

23 Jul 2024

Lovely room, amazing facilities. 10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

10 Sept 2024

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

Verified traveller

28 Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Nancy

3 Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

20 Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence

4 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All the staff were helpful and friendly, Ollie work the bar was very polite and positive.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

27 Jun 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

2 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Comfortable, clean room. Admin not so good. No reply to an email enquiry and no receipt emailed on checkout Very limited food options and no non alcoholic beers in stock. Some staff excellent others less so.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

1 May 2025

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

Lifeboat stay

Staff were brilliant welcoming friendly abd helpful. Location is beautiful I can not wait to go back

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

13 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

24 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

5 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

23 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

11 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

3 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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