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The Lifeboat Inn

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The Lifeboat Inn, Ship Lane, Kings Lynn -0800 031 8416
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4.25
HOTEL RATING: 
EXCELLENT
4.25 out of 5 (559 Ratings)
16.7 miles from Kings Lynn centre
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Hotel Description
The Lifeboat Inn is just a 2-minute walk away from marshes and sand dunes along the Norfolk Coast Path. This charming 16th century property is found in the picturesque village of Thornham on the outskirts of Hunstanton. The inn's original character has been carefully preserved throughout while being updated to include all modern comforts expected of a 3-star property. The bedrooms with attached bathroom feature free toiletries and a hairdryer a TV and a radio. Providing the perfect base from which to explore the delightful County of Norfolk Lifeboat is within easy reach of a number of attractions including Holkham Hall Sandringham House and Nelson's birthplace at nearby Burnham Thorpe.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Packed lunches
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Beachfront
` On-site parking
` Accessible parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Wine/champagne
` Pet bowls
` Outdoor furniture
` Fire extinguishers
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` balcony/terrace
` Daily disinfection
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)

The Lifeboat Inn Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Excellent (4.25 out of 5)

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4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Martin Tue, 22 April 2025

Superb

Liked: Service evening meal and breakfast was excellent .

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Thomas Mon, 21 April 2025

The best thing about the...

Liked: Great location have been before for a drink and was excited to return for the night.
Disliked: Parking was awful couldn’t get parked and had to keep driving round the car park waiting for a space. We went to the main reception and asked what we could do and was told to either park at a pub down the road (we have just been there) or just wait for a space. We came on Easter Sunday the pub was packed overly packed with people eating no space to drink or get a drink and sit and relax. It. Just seemed full of people and chaos. People with no control over dogs. The meal was awful a cold roast dinner tasteless and my partner had to eat mine as well as his own as his portion was so small. Really disappointed with the food. It’s hard to see why it was so busy. There was no benefit from staying the night as the staff didn’t seem to care who they served. Very disappointed and unhappy.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Carrianne Sun, 20 April 2025

Superb location

Liked: Excellent value for money
Disliked: Room was very hot

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Helen Tue, 15 April 2025

Loved The Lifeboat Inn, already...

Liked: Lovely location. Plenty of helpful and friendly staff, breakfast very good. Room and facilities were clean and all in working order. My dog was treated as a valued customer too.
Disliked: No complaints at all

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Carolyn Mon, 14 April 2025

Great location and with a...

Liked: Very comfortable and nicely decorated room at the front of the building, with a view of the sea. All the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Disliked: The food at dinner was plentiful but the quality varied. Great fish and chips (which I would expect so close to the sea) but the burger seemed to be a frozen patty and lacked flavour. The service on a busy Saturday night was slow and a bit haphazard.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Rebecca Sun, 13 April 2025

Most enjoyable, great location

Liked: Very helpful staff but could do with more in the evening. Dinner service a bit chaotic.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Thomas Sun, 13 April 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Nicola Sun, 6 April 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Really lovely place to stay. Nice and relaxing. Fantastic food and all of the staff are very helpful and friendly. Will definitely be going back
Disliked: Could do with some milk in room to put in tea or coffee

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Moira Mon, 31 March 2025

Superb

Liked: Friendly service, lovely location , peaceful. Enjoyed the breakfast and a quiet drink in the bar. Room great and clean.Would recommend and stay again.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Nik Mon, 31 March 2025

Spotless rooms, fresh decor but...

Liked: The rooms are spotless and fresh but they are small. The food was very average but not expensive. The staff are all very pleasant.

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The Lifeboat Inn Ship Lane, Kings Lynn