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8.6

637 reviews

The Lifeboat Inn

The Lifeboat Inn

Ship Lane, Kings Lynn, PE36 6LT, United Kingdom

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+1-833-728-2041

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

The Lifeboat Inn

Welcome to The Lifeboat Inn, a charming 3-star hotel located in the coastal town of Hunstanton, United Kingdom. Situated on Ship Lane, the hotel is just a short 3.2mi drive from the city center, offering a convenient yet tranquil retreat for travelers. With its prime location overlooking the ocean, guests can enjoy breathtaking views from their rooms and explore the nearby beach.

The Lifeboat Inn offers a range of amenities to enhance the guests' stay. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast included in the price. The hotel also provides free parking, making it easy to explore the area at your own pace. Pet lovers will be delighted to know that the hotel is pet-friendly, although extra charges may apply. The free WiFi ensures you can stay connected, and the 24-hour front desk is always available to assist you.

With 637 reviews, The Lifeboat Inn has garnered a reputation for providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience for its guests. The hotel offers a variety of room options, all equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, free toiletries, and private bathrooms. Indulge in delicious meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar, or relax in the garden or terrace with a spectacular view. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, The Lifeboat Inn offers a memorable stay for every traveler.

(Note: Price starts from $195)

After a day of exploration, satisfy your cravings at our on-site restaurant. Indulge in delicious British cuisine while enjoying the cozy and inviting ambiance. Our talented chefs create mouthwatering dishes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, ensuring a delightful and satisfying dining experience. Whether it's a hearty breakfast to start your day or a delectable dinner to end it, our restaurant is the perfect place to tantalize your taste buds.

At The Lifeboat Inn, we prioritize your comfort and relaxation. Our garden and terrace offer the ideal setting to unwind and soak up the stunning views of the sea. Sit back, sip on a refreshing cocktail from our bar, and let the soothing sound of the waves provide the soundtrack for your relaxation. Whether you choose to read a book, chat with friends, or simply enjoy the sunshine, our outdoor spaces provide a tranquil retreat where you can truly unwind and recharge.

For your convenience, we accept various payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, Switch, and Maestro. So you can rest easy knowing that your preferred payment option is available. Our friendly and attentive staff are always available at the 24-hour front desk to assist you with any inquiries or requests you may have. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, ensuring that your stay at The Lifeboat Inn is nothing short of memorable.

Your coastal getaway awaits at The Lifeboat Inn. With its charming location, array of amenities, and comfortable accommodations, our hotel is the perfect choice for your next adventure. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the surroundings, savor delicious meals, and experience true relaxation. Book your stay with us today and let us create unforgettable memories together.

Closest airports

Norwich International Airport

35.6mi

Cambridge International Airport

54.9mi

Humberside Airport

57.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

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Small, King Size, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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  • Free WiFi - Views overlooking salt marshes and sea. - Separate bath and shower - Toiletries from The White Company - King-size bed with pocket sprung mattress - Duck down duvets and pillows, luxury cotton bed linen, soft thick towels - Cafetieres with fresh coffee and homemade biscuits - Bottled still and sparkling water - Pure DAB radio and hairdryer - Sony smart TV

Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Lifeboat Inn

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and convenience in our Twin Room - Disability Access, featuring private bathroom, bathtub, terrace, and flat-screen TV. Accommodating 2 adults and 2 children, this room offers an enjoyable stay with its featured amenities and additional perks like wake-up service and free toiletries.

Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn
Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing in The Lifeboat Inn

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Traditional

1 King Size Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Experience the charm of our Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing, featuring a spacious 129 sqft room with a comfortable king-sized bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and modern amenities for a relaxing stay.

Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn
Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn
Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn
Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn
Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn
Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn
Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn
Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn
Small Double Room in The Lifeboat Inn

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Small

1 King Size Bed

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Experience a comfortable stay in our cozy Small Double Room, featuring a King size bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Enjoy a relaxing shower and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a delightful stay for 2 adults.

Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Standard Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn

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Standard, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Flat-screen TV

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Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn
Premium Double Room with Sea View in The Lifeboat Inn

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Premium, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

160 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Deluxe, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

Wifi

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Standard Room

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Standard, Twin, Accessible

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe

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Guest reviews

8.6

637 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Jan

9.1

August 2024

The room was a good size, comfortable bed, excellent in room facilities, even had a teapot for morning cuppa and fresh milk ! Toiletries in the bathroom luxury brand. Breakfast first class, excellent smoked haddock and perfectly cooked poached eggs… sign of a good chef. Friendly helpful staff, even when busy . Thank you for a lovely stay

Nothing that I didn’t like… had a courtyard room which has the benefit of being able to open the door and let fresh air in. If I looked for possible improvement, the courtyard could have done with a sweep, the table and chairs a wipe and the parasol had seen better days. But didn’t take away from a lovely stay

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Thomas

9.1

May 2024

Excellent meals. Very nice room, even though the staff were not aware that we had booked a room with a sea view ( our room did not have a sea view). They said that Booking.com keep allocating this particular room as having a sea view even though they keep telling you it hasn't! The staff were very accommodating and gave us a free evening meal to make up for the extra money we had paid for a sea view. So satisfied with the outcome.

The Lifeboat was fine, but may I suggest that Booking.com listen to their hotels so there is clearer communication (see above comments about room with sea view). I am more inclined to book directly with the hotel in future to avoid any confusion

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Robert

9.1

January 2025

The food,drinks and comfort was superb as well as the wood fires,great to come back to after a cold day walking. All the staff were very accommodating and made people very welcome.

We stayed at the Chequers inn which is only a short walk away and the room was very comfortable. It wasn't until the booking was complete that I realised we wouldn't be staying at the Lifeboat. That aside it could of been my fault for not reading correctly ! All in all was a great stay. Thank you

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Graham

8.2

February 2024

The staff and the hotel are wonderful as is the location. Dogs loved it, room very comfortable and wonderful as always staff.

Breakfast was a 10/10 and could not have been better but I found dinner could be improved sorry. Apart from my wife's soup as a starter the rest was not great really. I ordered Whitebait not realising it would be a deep fried covered in batter event. I expected just whitebait as the menu, thai curry was not very good and the traditional Ham and Eggs the Ham was very very dry. Sorry guys because we love that coast, your establishment and everything else but hopefully you will see this as constructive.

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Kevin

8.2

April 2024

very cosy and relaxed place to stay lovely roast dinner on Sunday

After our lovely dinner we went for a long walk, when we returned 2 hours later for a drink our leftover plates as well as the table next to us still had not been cleared, this would really put me off if I came in to eat or have a drink, it wasnt even busy. Also at breakfast it would be nice if someone came over during the eating of our breakfast to see if we required anything else like more tea/toast or the like, its not good when you have to try to flag down a staff member, again it was not busy at all.

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Lynette

9.1

April 2024

We had a double aspect room with a spectacular sea view. It was beautifully decorated in a New England style. The bathroom had coincidentally, one of my favourite range of toiletries, Jasmine, from the White Company Floral collection. The staff were all very welcoming and polite and the food was excellent. The cosy seating areas around the log fire were perfect for curling up with a book after a long days walk along the boardwalk. A perfectly relaxing break, we're definitely going back.

There was absolutely nothing to dislike.

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Stephen

10

December 2023

The Inn is clearly used by locals and had a warm, intimate atmosphere. The staff were incredibly helpful, chatty and friendly and clearly enjoyed their work. They never gave the impression of being harried instead spending time chatting and making us feel comfortable even though they were clearly busy. Our meal was perfect, complimented by a delicious bottle of red wine. Our room had a sea view and was quiet and cosy. We loved the fact that there was a teapot and cafetière with a good choice of teas and coffees as well as both fizzy and still water. We can especially recommend the spacious and luxurious double headed power shower with constant hot water. We opted for this even though there was also a rolled top bath in the bathroom. The location is obviously a draw to The Lifeboat. It speaks for itself. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be returning very soon.

Nothing It was all wonderful. We especially loved the fact that the fires throughout the Inn were constantly roaring creating a warm, cosy atmosphere. Everything flowed and you didn’t have far to walk to get anywhere.

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Susan

10

April 2024

Fantastic sea view. Room very pleasant with complementary teas/ coffee. Bed good size and very comfortable 😊. Bathroom spotless with bath and shower, decent toiletries. The receptionist managed to book us a table for dinner at the time we requested, even though they were very busy. Afterwards we very much enjoyed having drinks in the atmospheric hall bar. Breakfast was superb, freshly cooked and delicious. The dog was overjoyed to be offered his own sausage!

There was no milk in the room for drinks but quickly sorted.

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Tim

10

August 2023

Lovely big room- Riches. Perfect for family weekend break with a dog. Staff all lovely and friendly during morning. Great food and service. Peaceful location lovely beach, great place for a little get away. Thornham is a lovely little village

Just one young member of staff a balshy stand off ish stroppy teenager who could do with finding a job somewhere else as I didn’t appreciate having to deal with her on my time off! She doesn’t suit the hospitality world as asking her to do anything was met with general Kevin and Perry vibes. Everyone else was great though. Even grumpy Paul behind the bar was tolerable

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Simon

10

December 2024

The staff were great from the moment we walked in. Great location, with car park outside, and 10 minute walk to the beach. Bedroom cozy with a well equipped shower. Great bar, and excellent dinner and breakfast. We will well looked after - especially our black labrador!

Nothing that I would say - all very good - the new owners have got off to a fantastic start! We will be back

Points of Interest Around The Lifeboat Inn

Attractions

SEA LIFE® Hunstanton

4.2mi

Skegness Aquarium

15.7mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • British

Amenities of The Lifeboat Inn

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Lifeboat Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Lifeboat Inn

Does The Lifeboat Inn have accommodations for guests with pets?

Absolutely! The Lifeboat Inn welcomes pets! You can stay with your furry friend at their hotel. Just keep in mind that there might be charges for having your pet with you.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Lifeboat Inn?

For a pleasant stay at The Lifeboat Inn, guests can check in from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM and should check out by 11:00 AM.

Does The Lifeboat Inn provide parking options?

Yes, there is ample parking available at The Lifeboat Inn. Guests will be pleased to know that the parking is not only free but is conveniently located on-site. As it is public parking, no reservation is required, making it easy for guests to find a space upon arrival.

What's the nightly rate at The Lifeboat Inn?

The Lifeboat Inn's room rates start around $195. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

What are the room types available at The Lifeboat Inn?

The Lifeboat Inn offers a variety of room types including Twin rooms, Traditional Double rooms, Small Double rooms, Premium Double rooms with Sea View, and Standard Double rooms with Sea View. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate either 2 adults or 2 adults and children, and the bed sizes range from twin beds to king size beds.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at The Lifeboat Inn?

Guests at The Lifeboat Inn can spend their time at the hotel enjoying a range of leisure amenities. The hotel features a beautiful beach where guests can relax and soak up the sun. Additionally, there is a bar on-site where guests can enjoy drinks and socialize.

For those looking for indoor activities, the hotel offers board games and puzzles, providing entertainment for guests of all ages.

When it comes to dining options, The Lifeboat Inn has a restaurant on-site. While the name of the restaurant is not provided, guests can enjoy delicious British cuisine during their stay.

Whether guests choose to unwind on the beach, enjoy a drink at the bar, or engage in indoor activities, The Lifeboat Inn offers a variety of options to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable stay.

Does The Lifeboat Inn have on-site restaurants?

The Lifeboat Inn has a restaurant on site. The cuisine offered is British.

Does The Lifeboat Inn accept credit cards?

Yes, The Lifeboat Inn does accept credit cards. However, they also accept cash as a payment method.

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