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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Captains Cottage Ship Lane, Hunstanton, England, PE36 6LT
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, RSPB Titchwell Marsh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunstanton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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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Signature Double Room | Free WiFi

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic 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

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hunstanton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sandringham House - 21 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterside - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northgate Indian - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor Pub - ‬7 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lifeboat on Jan 25, 2026 start from $95.49, 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 RSPB Titchwell Marsh, Brancaster Beach, and Princess Theatre. You'll also find Norfolk Coast and Hunstanton Beach 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Lifeboat?

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

Does The Lifeboat have a hot tub?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Lifeboat?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Lifeboat?

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

The Lifeboat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Geeta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely location and the room was lovely if a little on the small side. Unfortunately there were no decaffeinated tea bags included in the complementary hot drinks tray. One of the “pumps”for the shampoo in the shower wasn’t working.We ate in the restaurant and whilst the food was excellent the service left a little to be desired ( it was very busy and apparently they were a couple of staff down) ! What we couldn’t believe was there was no port available to finish the meal ! The breakfast was superb and one of the best we have had in a hotel. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. All though the points raised may seem a bit petty they make the difference between good and excellent. The detail matters. But we would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were helpful and friendly, Ollie work the bar was very polite and positive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Fabulous stay!

Absolutely wonderful one night stay, solo, after walking holiday. Met with chatty friendly team, throughout. Beautiful comfy bed & bathroom. Excellent beautiful toiletries. Wide hot drink selection. Huge tasty breakfast choice even with my gf. Walked around the village & beach. Had no need to travel further! Would 100% stay again & have recommended to friends already.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay food good staff friendly especially young man on reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Wonderful staff

Its a lovely hotel. The room was teeny, but clean and well equipped with all that we needed. It was also very quiet in the room which was nice. Food was slightly boring menu, but the food we had was delicious. Its a quirky place, which I loved. The staff were next level lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely stay again, we had auch a nice time - ooh and very very dog friendly. Id almost say it was a dog hotel and humans were allowed!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

8/10 Good

Avril

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

Good Comfortable Stay

It was a very relaxing stay. Was there for one night. Breakfast was superb and happy with the room I got. My only issue was the bathroom maybe hadn’t been checked for shower gel etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

A perfect place to stay

A lovely hotel with extremely helpful staff. The food was amazing with great variety. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great with a free-standing bath and powerful waterfall shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice 3 night break

Lovely Inn. The room was quite small. The bed was very comfortable and the food was quite nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and really good standard of accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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