The Kensington

2.0 star property
Hotel in Great Yarmouth with free parking

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Exterior
Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Apartment | Private kitchen
Deluxe Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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29 North Dr, Great Yarmouth, England, NR30 4EW
  • Place, Britannia Pier Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Sea View

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Apartment

  • 43 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Apartment

  • 54 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Great Yarmouth

The Kensington places you next to Venetian Waterway Gardens and Scroby Sands Visitor Centre. This 26-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a terrace.

What's nearby

  • Venetian Waterway Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Caister-on-Sea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Britannia Pier Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Norfolk Broads - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Britannia Pier Tavern Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beach Terrace Tea Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lion - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Long John's Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Kensington

Hotel in Great Yarmouth with free parking
At The Kensington, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. Free parking is included with your stay. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 38-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include ironing boards and wardrobes or closets.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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 cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around The Kensington?

This hotel in Great Yarmouth is within a 10-minute walk of Venetian Waterway Gardens and Caister-on-Sea Beach. You'll also find Britannia Pier Theatre and Norfolk Broads less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Kensington?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Kensington feature a casino?

No, The Kensington doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Kensington?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Kensington?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like premium bedding, kitchenettes in some guestrooms, as well as a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at The Kensington?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Kensington have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Kensington doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Kensington allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Kensington.

Are there connecting rooms at The Kensington?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Kensington?

The closest major airport to The Kensington is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.), which is 26.7 mi away (48 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Kensington?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Kensington.

The Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant surprise

After reading reviews, I was a little unsure whether to book. However, I only need accommodation for one evening. I called the morning I was due to travel and was advised that there was a refurbished room available and although I was booking online I could add a note to request. Our room was much better than I envisaged over looking the front with a sea view. Comfortable bed, two nice chairs in the room by the window which we liked. Bathroom was fine, clean, just needs the radiator replacing or painting. We enjoyed 3 games of pool which my son really enjoyed. This was in the downstairs area, with bar and nice seating outside. Next morning we both enjoyed a good breakfast with cereals, toast and a cooked breakfast. Tea for two and plenty of juice to choose from too. I would book again and look forward to seeing the renovations continue. Overall great affordable overnight stay with a fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rashda

The location of this property was amazing and the staff were lovely however its just a basic hotel with a basic bed and very small shower room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Traveled with family and small children
Value for money, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025