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Reviews of The Golden Lion Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 6BQ, United Kingdom

#20 of 61 hotels in Hunstanton

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Review Score

Based on 2850 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were a few cobwebs in the bedroom and windows of the dining room. Had to ask for more milk, orange, side plates and dishes at breakfast

    Convenient position

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay and would stay again but in my humble opinion the hotel needs a lift.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly overcooked sausage,bacon,hash brown & fried egg!. There was a dog in the next room which kept barking in the morning!.

    Good selection.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    7.0
    Great location, lovely old building. But not as great as it looks. We prefer smaller B&B's to hotels
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is a very old building but in some areas the decor looks worn out. Wasn't overly impressed with breakfast. Not a great choice of ceraels, staff weren't great, portions were very small. I don't think think the timed dining slot was necessary in November!

    Beautiful old building in a fantastic sea front location. Parking is great if you time it right, if not there is a private car park for a reasonable fee. The room was comfortable and spacious with everything you would expect.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No view of sea. Our room was at the back.

    The character of the building and the friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    Good hotel for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room decor was a bit dated but it didn't spoil our stay

    A lovely view of the sea from the hotel.Close to the theatre which we were attending and the town centre.Clean bedding

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    7.0
    It was convenient place to stay and good value. I had never been there before, even though I had know of its existence f
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When in the restaurant the staff were slow taking my order. At breakfast I had to wait ages before my order for a cooked breakfast was taken. It was assumed I was going to eat something before my order was taken. I didn’t eat anything after I had collected my coffee. I had to wait quite a while in the evening before my order was taken or I could pay! Other than that the food was good.

    Good price. Staff were friendly. Clean and comfortable room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    7.0
    Lady on reception was lovely and tried her best to help . She waived dog fee and 5.00 bar bill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heating broken in room so was given extra duvet and oil heater. No parking space as agreed . Not on ground floor as agreed . Tried to add additional fee for dog not previously mentioned . Dinner was awful

    Excellent location and dig friendly have stayed before . Lovely staff and nice relaxing bar area . Loveky breakfast . Comfy beds.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    8.0
    A lovely stay at The Golden Lion - we would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would have liked a little packet of biscuits to have with morning tea/coffee. Everything else was great!

    Lovely room with wonderful view. Large bathroom with bath as well as shower. Good sized towels. Heated towel rail so towels could be dried between uses. Breakfasts and evening meals were all very good. Good beer at a reasonable price! Slight problem with blown fuse - dealt with really helpfully by lovely night manager and daytime Receptionist.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paying for for parking at the hotel! However I didn't need the parking space as I found a parking space at the front of the hotel, also I'm still waiting for the parking payment to be refunded to my account!

    The location and hotel was fine.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    8.0
    recomend and wil stay again
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    rooms was a bit dated but was clean

    very helpfulsatff had large room out dog loved it being right next to the sea ,breakfast was great and being close enough to town but far enough not to distureb

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable , comfortable, good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The range of options for the continental breakfast was very limited. The few pastries were overcooked.

    Breakfast was good if you wanted cooked option .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit dated. Is to be refurbished in Jan.

    Quirky. Annual tradition. Love hunstanton in November. We will be back Nov 2024.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no bulb in the bedside lamp and I like to read before bed. I told the receptionist, but she said that she could not give me a bulb, only their repair man could do that and he was not there. This bulb never appeared in the 3 days of my stay. I also would also have liked a coffee or hot chocolate before retiring, but this never seems to be possible as each evening you are told that the coffee machine is going through its cleaning cycle. Also, when I paid the bill I was not offered the card machine, the receptionist asked for my card and did it behind the desk. Luckily I checked my bank account before leaving as he had charged me £20 too much for the room. He did apologise and make a refund, but it just seemed a little un professional.

    The hotel is in a good location and has easy car parking. One of the male receptionist’s was really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Relaxing place to be ,staff always very helpful 👌

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    9.0
    The Golden Lion was a pleasant surprise in a superb location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Probably a bit restricted with the wonderful old building but double glazing and windows that open easily would be a great addition.

    Staff were so very friendly from check in all the way through check in to check out.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My side window needed a blind or net curtain as overlooking 6 very close windows & 7 commercial bins.

    Great location & very clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    State of the room

    Staff and bar

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    7.0
    Great location but overpriced
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A smile from editing staff in the morning!!!

    Very friendly reception and bar staff. Some early morning waiting staff seemed like they wanted to be somewhere else. Breakfast was average, kept running out of stuff on buffet - pastries, condiments and butter - eggs overcooked but other ingredients were of a good standard. Room felt a fit dated, at one point electricity tripped out! Mattress could do with being renewed

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    8.0
    Ideal hotel to central Hunstanton every thing around you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location perfect good clean hotel suited us perfectly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    8.0
    Good hotel, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a proper mattress or bedding in travel cot

    Comfy bed, clean room, lovey staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    7.0
    Quiet and basic. Clean and friendly staff. Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom layout. Nowhere to put anything and towel rail over the toilet

    L9cation is perfect with great views

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    9.0
    Should have been there for longer, will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The old building is beautiful, the bed was so comfortable, had a brilliant sea view & the staff were friendly & helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    9.0
    really lovely. could not fault.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    friendly and very clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location. Good room. Good bar and food. Staff very friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good for one night - but overpriced and breakfast the worst I’ve ever had in a hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast - very poor! Little choice. Only a small quantity of anything put out that ran out very quickly - eg. Croissants, summer fruit mix, orange juice, pains au chocolat. Only one sausage and one small rather of bacon - expected more!

    Sea views, dog friendly, good position near town

    Stayed in October 2023

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