The Lifeboat

3.0 star property
Hotel in Hunstanton with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Superior Double Room
Signature Double Room
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons

Standard Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hunstanton

At The Lifeboat you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from RSPB Titchwell Marsh and 4.8 km (3 mi) from West Sands. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Hunstanton hotel you'll find Sandringham House.

What's nearby

  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sandringham House - 16 min drive - 20.4 km

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

Hotel in Hunstanton with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk

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.

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: from approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and from 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Lifeboat?

The Lifeboat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lifeboat?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lifeboat on 21 Apr 2025 start from NZ$272.76, 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.

Is parking available at The Lifeboat?

Yep, The Lifeboat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Lifeboat?

The closest beach to The Lifeboat is Brancaster Beach (4.3 km).

Does The Lifeboat serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lifeboat?

No, The Lifeboat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lifeboat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lifeboat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Lifeboat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled 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