Royal Hotel

6.8
Good
(111 reviews)

4 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3AE, United Kingdom

+44 1493 844215

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Hotel Description

Royal Hotel, located at 4 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3AE, United Kingdom, is a historic Victorian seafront hotel with a rich legacy, having once hosted notable figures like Charles Dickens and Edward VII. This charming hotel is ideally positioned just a 3-minute walk from the Hippodrome Circus and a 10-minute stroll from the iconic Britannia Pier, making it a prime base for exploring the best of Great Yarmouth. The Royal Hotel boasts classic Victorian architecture with a coastal ambiance, offering guests an inviting and nostalgic atmosphere that reflects its storied past. Whether you're looking to relax by the seaside or enjoy the vibrant local attractions, the hotel provides easy access to everything the area has to offer. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views from certain rooms, with the soothing sound of waves right outside. The hotel's rooms are designed for comfort, with straightforward features including TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, and some even offering private balconies to enjoy the views. Free Wi-Fi is available in select rooms and throughout the hotel’s public areas, ensuring a connected stay. A complimentary buffet-style breakfast is included, perfect for starting your day, and guests can enjoy entertainment at the hotel bar three nights a week during the peak season, adding a lively touch to their stay. For dining, the Royal Hotel offers a restaurant that serves both English and Asian cuisine, providing a diverse selection of dishes to suit every palate, with meals available at an additional cost. In addition to the restaurant, the hotel features a ballroom, providing a unique venue for events and gatherings. The Royal Hotel’s amenities ensure a comfortable and convenient stay. While there is no fitness center or spa, the hotel offers beach access, and the property is smoke-free. Family-friendly services, including kid-friendly facilities, are available, making it a great choice for guests traveling with children. The Royal Hotel’s location is another major draw, with several notable attractions nearby. SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, just a 3-minute walk away, is perfect for family outings, while the Broads National Park, a 7-minute drive, offers picturesque landscapes and exotic wildlife. For those seeking a thrill, the Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, with its exciting rides and free entry, is only a 12-minute walk away. The Time and Tide Museum, located a 5-minute walk from the hotel, offers fascinating exhibits on local maritime history, including Victorian row houses and a 1950s wharf scene. Other nearby cultural attractions include the Hippodrome Circus, just 4 minutes away, which hosts concerts and water spectacles, making it a great spot for evening entertainment. When it comes to dining, there is an array of excellent restaurants near the hotel, with Las Palmas, HMS Hinchinbrook, and The Marine all just a minute’s walk or short taxi ride away. For those looking to explore further, Christopher’s and Alexandra Restaurant are located just 4 minutes away by taxi. Royal Hotel’s accessibility is another highlight, with convenient public transportation options nearby. Norwich Airport is a 36-minute taxi ride away, while the Great Yarmouth train station is a mere 8-minute taxi ride. Local buses and walking routes further enhance accessibility, with destinations like Blackfriars Road and Malakoff Road just a short walk from the hotel. Health and safety are a top priority at the Royal Hotel, with enhanced hygiene practices in place to ensure a safe and comfortable stay. The hotel’s commitment to guest well-being is reflected in its smoke-free environment and attention to cleanliness. Whether you're visiting for business, leisure, or a family vacation, the Royal Hotel provides a welcoming and memorable experience by the sea. With a blend of historic charm, modern amenities, and unbeatable location, it’s the perfect place to stay during your visit to Great Yarmouth.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Historic Victorian seafront hotel once visited by Charles Dickens and Edward VII.

2. Stunning sea views and comfortable rooms with TVs, tea and coffee facilities.

3. Free buffet-style breakfast and entertainment in the bar three nights a week.

4. Restaurant serving English and Asian cuisine, with additional event spaces like a ballroom.

5. Family-friendly and smoke-free property with beach access and kid-friendly services.

6. Located near SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, Hippodrome Circus, and Britannia Pier.

7. Convenient public transport options, including a short walk to local bus stops and a taxi ride to Norwich Airport.

8. Walking distance to local cultural attractions like the Time and Tide Museum and Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach.

9. Nearby dining options, including Las Palmas, HMS Hinchinbrook, and The Marine.

10. Commitment to guest safety with enhanced health and hygiene measures in place.


9.4 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

The Broads National Park
7 min
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
12 min
SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
3 min
Hippodrome Circus
4 min
Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
5 min

Nearest locations

Las Palmas
1 min
HMS Hinchinbrook great Yarmouth
1 min
The Marine
1 min
The Corner
1 min
V-Namese
2 min
Christopher’s
4 min
Alexandra Restaurant
4 min
The Hamburger
4 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:30
Check-out10:30
Location rating9.4
Nearest airportNorwich Airport
Travel time to airport36 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Sat, Dec 07
Check-out: Sun, Dec 08
    Official Hotel

    $65


Location

4 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3AE, United Kingdom

Airports:

Norwich Airport

Taxi: 36 min

Transit: 1 hr 18 min

Transit:

Great Yarmouth

Taxi: 8 min

Walking: 25 min

Blackfriars Road

Walking: 8 min

Malakoff Road

Walking: 5 min

Market Gates (Stand E)

Walking: 14 min

Market Gates (Stand D)

Walking: 14 min


Nearby locations

9.4

Exceptional Location

Set on the seafront, this historic Victorian hotel once visited by Charles Dickens and Edward VII is a 3-minute walk from the Hippodrome Circus and a 10-minute walk from Britannia Pier.

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Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Activities

Beach access

Pets

No pets

Services

Front desk

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

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3.3

9 reviews

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Jenny EMERSON

1/5
Hotel is currently CLOSED DOWN with no notification on door or website. We waited over an hour on the doorstep for our pre-paid booking, knocking and trying to phone for help (but phone line cut off), before a man happened to turn up to tell us all bookings has been transferred. We did have a booking at the hotel he told us to try (The Dolphin) but there was nothing to tell us that!

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Graham M

1/5
Booking for me and my partner for his birthday......Wait for nearly 2 hour for check in as couldn't find our booking but the guy was only started four days in working and was helping as best he could finally got a room but had to move as …

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Sue W

1/5
Diabolical hotel. THEY LOCK GUESTS IN OVERNIGHT! Avoid! |They refuse to refund despite charging for breakfast which they don’t provide. DIRTY, SMELLY rooms, no wi-fi, broken TV. Unheated room. …

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Sue W

1/5
Diabolical hotel! DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL! Shoddy set up. THEY LOCK YOU IN AT NIGHT! Fire risk! AVOID IF YOU WANT TO STAY SAFE.

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M J

5/5
Building is dated along with the furniture but all's ties in together and is a very pretty building inside. May need some TLC but wasn't any issues for us!! Had a sea view room and was great! Staff very helpful, towels and bedding was extremely clean! Looking forward to returning!

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Sara H

1/5
Very disappointing stay. Firstly there was no hot water in the shower, we tried at both 5.30pm and again at 7.30am.|The TV didn't work at all. My child cut her foot on a staple that was sticking out of the bed base. …

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Diane Richardson

2/5
Very disappointed, Shabby, Dated, cobwebs everywhere, dirty , blood stained duvet cover, pillows stunk , bedding stunk of urine, food was basic frozen school dinner style, bar was closed.Only good thing about this place was the location.

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Denise Keating

1/5
Booked sea view room for special weekend but asked to move as bathroom door was leaning against wall and couldn’t move so couldn’t shut it, dead fly on inside of window, masking tape on windows inside, room not been dusted, etc. was shown another room which was slightly better, but later we found windows full of cobwebs and window ledges not dusted, plug sockets didn’t work, only one cup for tea or coffee when there was two of us, and teaspoon covered in paint! Anyway, went for breakfast next morning and was ok, not hot tho. Stairs hadn’t been hoovered, nowhere dusted, and don’t take any notice of the photos on website because the courtyard is disgusting. Not been used for years. Dirty, rubbish lying around and pigeons everywhere. Admittedly the new owner did try to make amends when we complained but we won’t be coming back. I agree with the other reviews on here. The hotel is old, dirty, smelly, needs a complete refurbishment. Bar isn’t open. We only saw one waiter doing breakfast in dining room. Didn’t see cleaner at all. I’ll try and upload photos of the room(s) we were given but if I can’t, please don’t waste your money on this hotel. It closed during the pandemic, and shouldn’t have re opened without a complete refurbishment. There are much better ones in Great Yarmouth. Even Premier Inn is better than this.

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SHAWN S

2/5
I wouldn't stay for free again, room 215, oh dear, bed was like a slab, floor was so creaky and sloping it was disturbing, tea tray was covered in tea stains, sugar in tea tray covered in tea stains, got one tea spoon, 1 table spoon? Why? …