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Reviews of The Golden Lion Hotel 3 stars

The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 6BQ, United Kingdom

#16 of 52 hotels in Hunstanton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2881 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    I think some teething problems but will be staying again if in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too hot everywhere. Very noisy in bar area with music too loud. Too light in the evenings with the lighting. With slight adjustments would be perfect.

    Lovely decor and very clean as recently refurbished. Staff were very nice and attentive on the whole. Although slow bar service which maybe due to new starters and the layout of bar? unlined glassware didn’t help.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely Stay Look Forward To Returning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was a little small as was the room.

    All of the staff were very friendly helpful & professional felt valued as a guest. Location excellent. Look forward to coming back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Was all good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice staff ,nice hotel ,nice food and room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was fine until the Sunday Morning , my husband is an early riser,so got up had his shower ,no problem. I woke up ,had a cup of te ,then went into the shower , it flooded ,water everywhere was not going down . We turned it off, I had to get out with conditioner all over my head , my husband went to get a mop and bucket . We were using towels as well to mop up . He came back with housekeeping ,who were lovely ,professional and did what they could to help. They told me to finish my shower ,they realised there was something amiss as by this time ,my brother in law is coming to our room to ask us if we had a problem,as he had just had a shower,and the water was not draining away.They told us to go to breakfast ,and they would call the plumbers In , It was a teething problem ,would not stop us from staying there again ,the staff went out of there way to help , apparently because of where it’s situated , Hunstanton can flood .,so not really hotels fault, more a act of nature

    The staff were lovely ,fresh ,modern lovely room , nice bathroom ,nice location ,and nice bar .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They had made a great job of renovating the entire hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park at the hotel is not big enough and had to pay for it which the stay was booked it should be free.

    Great location, lovely room the bathroom was fab especially the light up mirror. Also hair dryer to use in the wardrobe was great. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Very good and would recommend this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price of 2 drinks were nearly £12.

    Breakfast not quite as good as I thought it would be for the price charged. Staff were excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable room with friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    A nice place to stay in Hunstanton
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Menu in the bar was quite expensive.

    Nice, large room that had recently been refurbished. It was quiet, I didn't hear anyone in adjoining rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    A lovely weekend stay by the sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every member of staff we saw were so friendly and couldn’t do enough. It was comfortable , clean and a very pleasant stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff, gorgeous food and clean - would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms a little tired but beds very comfy.

    Staff couldn't be friendlier and the food was fantastic. The Monkfish risotto was the best dinner I have had in ages...staff were helpful and attentive. My son and I would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    looked forward to the visit but has changed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It has been refitted and now seems to be like a very posh works canteen as it seems there is nowhere you can have a quiet drink and conversation without the clank of cutlery in your ears.

    Whole place well decorated clean and all staff friendly and helpful. the new chairs etc were all comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous location. Lovely refurbished rooms, bathrooms and the hotel in general. Food in restaurant very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed it but food drink slightly over priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thort breakfast was good but slightly too expensive, location good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location Not value for money. Reluctant staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    1.Not made clear that no parking facility in hotel. Found it only in small print after a 7 hour car journey. 2.All night disturance from other guests either in the corridor or above the room 3. First breakfast was not offered toast. 4. RECEPTION unmanned fpr long spells even when you ring the bell.

    Location good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Very good, will just choose a different room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy into early hours, window was right above glass bins, could hear housekeeping each morning across corridors

    In the main part of Hunstanton, clean, nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in a superb location. Very clean accommodation and the staff were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little uncomfortable, but it was ok

    The staff were so friendly and accommodating. It’s nice to see smiling faces in the morning

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately breakfast let it down! Waited a while for cooked breakfast but came out lukewarm! bacon overcooked poached egg hard boiled! No toast! Asked repeatedly for toast came out when nearly finished and hardly toasted! Waited again for more toast and butter eventually came but still hardly toasted and no butter! Gave up and left! Hopefully just a blip as hotel newly opened after being renovated

    Recently renovated spacious room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect. Unfortunately when we visited the chimneys where being refurbished / building works, so the bar was closed, however we did have table service in the restaurant which was still good, just didn't have the warmth and welcoming as a bar, but very minor. Overall the stay was brilliant, staff great, food great and location amazing!.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Great staff, location and food - will def go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms - dated and need a revamp

    lovely friendly staff, great food, bar and lounge and restaurant area all very nice. Rooms a bit dated but OK as a base. Would def go again as staff were great and perfect location too. great walks, plenty of shops.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Ideal overnight New Years Eve stay with the dog.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Close to beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking could be a problem if it was in season I think we my't have struggled.

    The location is very good, so was the breakfast and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    A great start to the year
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and views

    Stayed in January 2024

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