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The Golden Lion Hotel

The Green, Hunstanton PE36 6BQ, England
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Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Hunstanton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Grimsby, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We decided at the last minute that we would visit the Golden Lion Hotel for our silver wedding anniversary. Choosing to travel on a bank holiday Monday was not the best start and having various troubles with wheelchair hire only compounded our disappointment, but these problems were cancelled out by the hotel. The position of the hotel was ideal, on... More

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Thank you for such a fantastic review. I am so pleased to hear that you had such a lovely stay with us. I must agree with you the ducklings are very cute. I have passed your comments onto the team. The tempura prawns are very popular and as you said with both menus running along side each other it provides... More

London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We stayed for 4 nights in this very friendly hotel. Ideal for visiting the coast of Norfolk and its many birdwatching sites. Our room was very comfortable with a comfy bed and spotlessly clean. Tea and coffee in the room. The food was very good, tasty and plenty of it, the presentation could have been improved. Breakfast was excellent. Wifi... More

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel. I completely agree it’s a great base for visiting the coast & bird watching. I hope you are able to return next year. More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We have just spent 5 days at the Golden Lion. This is not a large hotel but I thought it better for that. I think the staff are its best asset. They are friendly, helpful, polite and efficient and made us feel very welcome. The hotel was spotlessly clean and the food was generally good and was more than adequate.The... More

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Thank you for such a lovely review. All of the team were over the moon with your comments. I am very pleased that you felt we offer good value for money. We look forward to seeing you again. More

Yarmouth, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Was in very nice location friendly staff room clean but old fashioned food could be better but we enjoyed the weekend. would go back to newer room they have on ground floor.parking in hotel car park £10 for 2 nights .

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I am pleased to hear that you had a nice break with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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96 reviews 96 reviews
15 hotel reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Have just spent five days staying at The Golden Lion Hotel. It is in a prominent position in the centre of the town. It is the oldest building in the area, and inside is evident of this age. The 49 rooms are spread over the ground floor and upper two floors. We were on the first floor but had 3... More

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of the hotel. I am pleased to let you know that we have now launched our new menus that have resolved the issues that you encountered. More

Scarborough, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We normally look forward to fine dining at Easter but on Good Friday had a jet lagged visitor who was not up to eating a Michelin starred lunch at the nearby Neptune. We went instead to the Golden Lion which, from the outside, looked to make the most of its setting facing The Wash and where we had enjoyed a... More

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you for your review. The Restaurant opens every evening & on a Sunday lunch. We do however open the Restaurant for lunch if we have tables booked in advance. I was surprised that you did not enjoy our mussels as we normally get good comments. I have investigated this & it appears that the trainee chef had overcooked them.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Exterior of the hotel is lovely. Council car park at the front of the hotel which is free so does get busy. £5 to park in hotel's private car park at back. Our room was old fashioned but clean and the size was fine, had everything you would want. T.V was good and the kettle was quite new for tea/coffee... More

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Great to hear you had a nice stay with us & that you would return. We are very lucky with our position we have everything you would want so close by. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. More

King's Lynn, United Kingdom
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We popped into the bar for a meal with the good lady to have a bit of time to ourselves over Easter. We didn't envisage eating alone . . . . . . The bar staff and service was pleasant enough and they even have Blackthorn cider on draught of which is a rareity. I mused through the menu, contemplating... More

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I am so sorry that you had a bad experience with us. However I am pleased to read that you found the bar staff and service to be pleasant. I appreciate that this experience has put you off returning, it isn’t our normal standard so I hope that you will... More

Lincolnshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Kids welcome, comfortable, good fresh food. Not well advertised. Specials board said roast pork and lamb but no mention of kids portions or any prices. Had to ask about everything. Noone was forth coming with information.

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Thank You for your review. I am pleased that you felt that Children are welcome & that we provide good value for money. I have taken your views on board & agree that we should be advertising more. We are in the process of changing our menus, which are in fact at the printers at the moment. These menus will... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

This was our third, out of season visit, through Coast and Country Holidays midweek break to Hunstanton.. We found that the staff were as helpful and attentive as ever. The room was adequate but could have been warmer (outside temperatures were exceptionally cold). Our bathroom was dated, but this seems to be the norm for Coast and Country hotels. We... More

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Goldenlion16, General Manager at The Golden Lion Hotel, responded to this review
8 April 2013

You are completely right we have such a great location we are very lucky. Thank You for taking the time to review the Hotel. I have conveyed your comments to the Kitchen about the portion size. We look forward to seeing you for your fourth break with us. More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Golden Lion Hunstanton
Golden Lion Hotel Hunstanton
Address: The Green, Hunstanton PE36 6BQ, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > East Anglia > Norfolk > Hunstanton
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Hunstanton
Price range (per night): S$142
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Golden Lion Hotel is a magnificent historic building. It is the oldest property in Hunstanton, and the oldest hotel in the area. The Golden Lion hotel overlooks a beautiful sandy beach, with sea views for most rooms. The hotel has recently been refurbished to the highest standards, and offers outstanding facilities. A limited number of parking spaces are available. The peace and serenity of the Hunstanton area offer wonderful opportunities for leisure travellers and lovers of the outdoors. Hiking, fishing, sailing and horse riding are all available nearby.The Hotel houses all of the amenities and facilities you would expect from a Coast & Country venue. In addition, our staff will offer you a warm, friendly welcome, and ensure that your stay is as relaxing and memorable as possible. ... more   less 
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