The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Hunstanton with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior detail
Premier Double with Sea View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin with Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double with Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
THE GREEN, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6BQ

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 1 min walk
  • Princess Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Hunstanton Beach - 2 min walk
  • Hunstanton Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Heacham Beach Holiday Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 22 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rainbow Park - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fishers Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vegas Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reg's Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 6 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 2 2024 to March 22 2024 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 2 2024 to March 22 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
The property is closed between January 2 and March 21.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 6 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel Hunstanton
The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel Hunstanton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per night.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion Hotel located?

Situated in Hunstanton, this hotel is steps from Norfolk Coast Path - West, Hunstanton Heritage Centre, and Princess Theatre. Hunstanton Beach and Paint Me Ceramics are also within 5 minutes.

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The Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 217 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy n very friendly staff close to pubs n beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view and position of hotel was good,staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and location
Great location, staff really pleasant and helpful, second visit, won’t be our last
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we needed staff were great
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the proximity to nearby establishments and transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its position near the beach and central to orher beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Safe parking. Adequate breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location
A lovely hotel with great views and smack in the centre of Hunstanton.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were incredibly friendly ,helpful and down to earth
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Met up with my dad and my daughter for a break and had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

A J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Dog friendly hotel
One of the best hotels we have stayed in. Very very dog friendly Great customer service.very friendly and take time for you.Great views. Definitely going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. A large, airy room, with very comfy beds! And the sea view was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff
We have stayed here many times, cannot fault anything, staff are so pleasant and helpful. My dogs are also made very welcome, definitely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere, all staff willing to help. And smiles all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Friendly staff comfortable room. Only improvement would be a biscuit on the tea coffee tray.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Positioned at the top of The Green giving unique views down to the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely relaxing stay. Super breakfasts delivered speedily! ALL staff extremely welcoming and friendly! Excellent location. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Golden Lion hotel is lovely Grade 2 listed building. Very old but very pleasant. It was a perfect base for our weekend stay. It’s position is ideal to explore the coastline. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food was variable, some poor, some very good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Perfect, old hotel grade II listed, lovely staff, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lion roared.
Well located. Pleasant views and exterior generally. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff excellent
All the staff are excellent. Bed was really comfortable. The showers were great and lovely fluffy towels. Hotel just a little tired in places. Definitely stop again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be going back as perfect position in hunstant
It’s a ye olde style hotel with character and may not be mega modern but the staff were absolutely brilliant
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break with the dogs
Enjoyed our stay with our dogs. Very central to all amenities e.g. beach walks, shops etc. Great having a dining room where you could take the dogs into. Staff love dogs too so made a fuss of them. Will book again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023