The Golden Lion Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Sandringham House. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
29 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 6 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
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.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 6 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 currently open?
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
Does The Golden Lion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Golden Lion Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Golden Lion Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Golden Lion Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 6 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Golden Lion Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Golden Lion Hotel and nearby?
The Golden Lion Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Golden Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant. The dining venue will be unavailable from January 2 2024 to March 22 2024 (dates subject to change).
What's the area around The Golden Lion Hotel like?
The Golden Lion Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Hunstanton Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Paint Me Ceramics.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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
6/10 Good
Oct 23, 2023
The bed is too small 140cms wide
MARIA
MARIA, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2023
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.
Josephine
Josephine, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 8, 2023
Very pleasant stay
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Safe parking. Adequate breakfast.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2023
Its position near the beach and central to orher beaches
Yanny
Yanny, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 26, 2023
We liked the proximity to nearby establishments and transportation.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2023
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2023
Lovely location
The hotel looks grand from the outside but needs a little TLC. It had just been taken over by a new company so info on website and in guestrooms was not up to date regarding breakfast and dinner service times and parking. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay.
Celia
Celia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2023
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 5, 2023
Our stay was very comfortable and staff very helpful
maxine
maxine, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 28, 2023
Should be Amazing but
The Hotel is in a beautiful position with fabulous views of the sea. We had not been advised regarding booking parking and didn’t see it in info. There is also no blue badge parking out at the front of the hotel. On arrival check in staff were blunt and not friendly unfortunately. So not a great start. Room a good size, bed comfortable. Clean but needs a refurbishment as walls need painting and bringing up to a better standard. Staff in restaurant very nice, friendly and helpful. We met the night porter as returning late and he was very nice, chatty and helpful. Only stayed one night and room was expensive for what we got but all local prices hiked due to concerts on bank holiday. This should be an amazing place to stay building is impressive from outside and views. Check in staff need to be a more welcoming face of the hotel or at least the gentleman we had, and some areas need a refresh.
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2023
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
I had a lovely relaxing stay. Super breakfasts delivered speedily! ALL staff extremely welcoming and friendly! Excellent location. Thanks.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 16, 2023
Some very good points and some not so good
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 13, 2023
susan
susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2023
Welcoming staff
Jim
Jim, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2023
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2023
Ideal location
A lovely hotel with great views and smack in the centre of Hunstanton.
Chris
Chris, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2023
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2023
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 29, 2023
The Golden Lion Hotel is in a great location in Hunstanton overlooking the green and just yards from the seafront. We stayed for one night and had a family room on the first floor which was large and airy with comfortable beds. The only downside was the very small tv which was no bigger than a laptop - far too small for such a large room. The bathroom was large but perhaps in need of a little tlc. Wi-fi in the room was very good - I was able to watch the Test Match on Sky on my iPad with no buffering!.
The breakfast was good with a decent selection of items with the cooked breakfast being a pick and mix selection which you order from the staff and other items being help yourself. Service was quick and the food was served hot but staff were sometimes slow to replenish some of the items such as fruit, bread and plates!.
The hotel has some resident parking spaces costing £6 per day but these are limited and you are advised to reserve a space in advance of your stay. There are some free parking spaces in front of the hotel but these fill up quickly.
We found all of the staff in the hotel to be friendly and helpful.
The Golden Lion Hotel is not luxurious but is nice Hotel in a great location. If we were to visit Hunstanton again we would definitely stay there.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2023
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.