The Lifeboat Inn

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The Lifeboat Inn Hotel in England
The Lifeboat Inn Hotel in England
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8.4Excellent
(376 Ratings)
"Quiet location, lovely bar with proper beer."
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8.4 / 10
Excellent(376 Ratings)

Hotel in England

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this hotel

The Lifeboat Inn is just a 2-minute walk away from marshes and sand dunes along the Norfolk Coast Path. This charming 16th century property is found in the picturesque village of Thornham, on the outskirts of Hunstanton.

Amenities

Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden
Accessible Parking
Housekeeping available
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

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Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10
Excellent(376 Ratings)
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8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
Attractive. Location
Very open noisy restaurant difficult for my husbands hearing and several dogs that didn’t get on the night we were there
9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Lovely place room comfortable staff friendly breakfast was great
Bit pricey but treat
7 / 10Good·Sep 2026
Lovely location and characterful inn with coast path nearby, an old harbour, lots of sea birds. Great breakfast which was included in room price. Manager was helpful even when he was under pressure and showed us to our table and then room.
Car park was very busy as bank holiday. Long wait at reception as someone’s dinner booking hadn’t gone through so they were trying to find a table for them but it took ages. Long wait to get a drink and then get served in the restaurant - they were more interested in relating tables than serving - and female server not great especially as I had dietary requirement (which I advised them of in advance). Food fine but menu limited for dietary requirements. No sea view from bedroom window as advertised. Hot water in bathroom scalding hot and couldn’t have a shower, only a bath. It seems the hot water had previously been too cool so the temp had been adjusted but by far too much. Room very warm - two fans were provided. Not a place to stay in peak summer temperatures. Better for a spring or early autumn break. But it was full for Aug bank holiday.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2026
Nice bathroom. Happy to see a hairdryer. Breakfast was adequate.
Dinner was poor. Dinner service was poor. Took forever.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Lifeboat Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Lifeboat Inn pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Lifeboat Inn?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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