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The Lifeboat

3.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant before relaxing with a complimentary coffee or tea, all while staying connected with free WiFi

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The Lifeboat offers a welcoming atmosphere with delicious meals at the restaurant. Enjoy practical amenities like free in-room WiFi, self parking, and coffee/tea service in the lobby, enhancing your stay with convenience and connectivity.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a window, and a skylight.

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Double Room | Free WiFi

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 Rainbow Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Hunstanton travel guide
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Captains Cottage Ship Lane, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6LT

What's nearby

  • A dilapidated boat tied to a wooden structure with a red roof.
    Norfolk Coast
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A rocky beach with large boulders and a cliff with red and white layers.
    Hunstanton Beach
    10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • A large, historic building with multiple red brick facades and green lawns in front.
    Sandringham House
    20 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Princess Theatre
    11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West
    11 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station
    27 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Jolly Sailor Pub
    7 min drive
  • Eric's Fish & Chips
    13 min walk
  • The Ancient Mariner Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Ship Hotel
    5 min drive
  • Old Marine Bar
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

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?

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.

What time is check-out at The Lifeboat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lifeboat located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lifeboat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast, delicious evening meal all together a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub and food for a few days stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely night stay. Food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we had a friendly welcome. The rooms were well equipped and dog friendly. A hearty breakfast was awaiting every morning. Would definately book again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room , amazing food both at dinner & breakfast. Staff very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The was clean and tidy. Tea, coffee and biscuits were in residence. It’s a very pet friendly place. The food was lovely, well presented and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and bathroom. Room seemed clean. Staff were helpful. Food and drink in the pub were good especially breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with very nice and helpful staff. Food and drink was excellent. Just unfortunate that the room was so hot. It was a warm day but considering it was April and a 20-22C day I was shocked how uncomfortable the room felt. Portable AC is provided but not overly effective.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

J

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

A superb sort stay

Very friendly and accommodating staff! Atmosphere, food and drinks; amazing. A wonderful stay. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I went to the Lifeboat for my 60th Birthday and had an amazing time, location fantastic staff friendly. Will definetely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable overnight stay. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Great staff very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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