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The Lifeboat

3.0 star property
Hotel in Hunstanton with a restaurant and a bar

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Signature Double Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Captains Cottage Ship Lane, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6LT
  • Brancaster Beach
  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hunstanton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room | Free WiFi

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | Free WiFi

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hunstanton

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of RSPB Titchwell Marsh, The Lifeboat places you within a few miles (5 km) of West Sands. This 17-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hunstanton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sandringham House - 17 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lifeboat

Hotel in Hunstanton with a restaurant and a bar
The Lifeboat offers free WiFi in public areas and coffee in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Lifeboat Hotel
The Lifeboat Hunstanton
The Lifeboat Hotel Hunstanton

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Lifeboat?

The Lifeboat offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lifeboat?

As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lifeboat on Oct 4, 2025 start from $256.76, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to The Lifeboat?

This hotel is located in Hunstanton, close to Hunstanton Beach, Brancaster Beach, and Norfolk Coast Path - West. You'll also find Norfolk Coast and RSPB Titchwell Marsh within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Lifeboat?

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

Does The Lifeboat feature a casino?

No, The Lifeboat doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Lifeboat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Lifeboat?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include separate bathtubs and showers.

Are there hot tubs at The Lifeboat?

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

Does The Lifeboat have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Lifeboat serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Lifeboat allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Lifeboat for a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay.

Does The Lifeboat have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at The Lifeboat?

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

The Lifeboat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Ideal for a break

A very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Comfortable, clean room. Admin not so good. No reply to an email enquiry and no receipt emailed on checkout Very limited food options and no non alcoholic beers in stock. Some staff excellent others less so.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
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

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Great staff very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Short break before Christmas

All good except needed more light in the bathroom over the mirror as it was difficult to shave.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with group

Not happy

Not what I was expecting to travel from lifeboat to other hotel. Not hotel fault it the booking company false advertising they should specify that you could end up at their sisters hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

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

Lovely stay

Great position, close to the salt marshes. Atmospheric old pub. Bed comfortable and room very clean. Restaurant food was decent pub grub - with North Norfolk prices. Breakfast fine. Lots and lots of dogs in the bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking gem of a hotel. Really friendly staff and room was amazing. We will definitely be stopping again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Lovely room, amazing facilities. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024