14 of The Best Hotels on the North Norfolk Coast (2025)

The North Norfolk Coast is where you’ll find some of England’s best sandy beaches. Sandwiched between salt marshes, dunes, and pretty seaside towns. To the western end are the gastropubs and quiet villages, and, if your idea of the best hotels on the North Norfolk Coast involves boutique charm, then this patch is for you. To the east are the busier, cheerful seaside resort towns, popular with families and where you’ll find some of the best hotels on the North Norfolk Coast if you’re looking for an old-fashioned seaside holiday.

The Coast Road, between the lively resort of Hunstanton and Cromer, perched on the cliff, offers a scenic route along the whole stretch. It makes a great path if you want to explore the region, from the Holkham National Nature Reserve to the Cley Marches with all the possibilities of a rare bird sighting, to the postcard perfect Wells Beach and the sandbars of Titchwell Marsh. The Coast Road is also a great route to cycle - especially if you like things flat! In addition, there's a Norfolk Coast Path, which also runs between Hunstanton and Cromer. And if you do happen to be in Cromer then you’re not far from the beauty and peace of the Norfolk Broads. It’s also got a fantastic beach and one of the oldest piers in the country. And even if you’re not a foodie, you’ll have heard of Cromer’s crabs.

Our collection of the best hotels on the North Norfolk Coast varies from charming country inns to stylish boutique properties. Whether you are looking for a quaint base for birdwatching, a property within walking distance of the sand or an elegant restaurant with rooms, there's plenty to choose from here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your trip?

For country charm

• The Maltings is a characterful hotel set in a flintstone building in the quaint village of Weybourne. The minute you step inside, you can appreciate its history with old brickwork and age-blackened beams. Some rooms boast sea views and there are lovely coastal walks right from the property.

For a boutique

• The White House is a beautifully renovated Georgian manor house minutes from the coast. Interiors are styled with a fresh take on traditional design with bright pops of colour, and simple modern furniture set beside original features. An owner-managed stay with serious attention to detail.
• Titchwell Manor is a boutique-style hotel with individually designed rooms offering stunning views and traditional touches: think flagstone floors and chintz wallpaper. This is a wonderful rural setting with a conservatory restaurant serving modern European cuisine.

For a pub

• Gin Trap Inn ticks all the boxes for a great stay: a cosy atmosphere, great staff, fantastic food and top service. The rooms are beautifully done, and the two-bedroom cottages are ideal for families. Oh, and you can bring the dog too!
• The Lifeboat Inn is a charming rural inn on north Norfolk's beautiful coastline. There are just a handful of rooms which are cosy and charming. Downstairs, you'll find a warm, fire-lit lounge, a buzzing bar and an exemplary restaurant.
• The Crown Hotel, in the coastal town of Wells-next-the-Sea, has elegantly styled rooms with enormous sash windows and antique furniture. There's a traditional restaurant which uses local produce to great effect.
• Blakeney is a pretty coastal village, and The White Horse Blakeney's nine rooms are chic, contemporary, bright and airy with white-washed walls, crisp white linen, exposed beams and monochrome soft furnishings. The laid-back restaurant serves 'innovative British fare'. A stylish choice.
• The Globe Inn is in a spectacular spot close to some of Norfolk's most beautiful sandy beaches. The seven contemporary rooms are light and airy with brightly patterned wallpaper, crisp white linen and modern bathrooms. There's exemplary pub fare and a cosy lounge too.

For foodies

• Morston Hall has it all. Its renowned Michelin-starred restaurant is a real lure, but the charming rooms and picturesque grounds are a draw too. It's well-positioned as well in a small village close to the coastal path and with numerous local stately homes nearby.

For birdwatching

• Cley Windmill is a wonderful B&B in a converted windmill, with nine quaint rooms and beautiful views. You’re on the outskirts of the pretty village of Cley, on the edge of the salt marshes, which is also known for being a great birdwatching spot.
• Victoria Inn is a comfortable, modern country inn with a peaceful, traditional ambience on North Norfolk’s coast road, just outside Wells-next-the-Sea. The inn has access to the Holkham estate, which spreads out behind it, and a beautiful, long sandy beach about half a mile in front of it. Great for birdwatchers and those looking for a proper sandy beach.

For great value

• The Brisley Bell in rural north Norfolk is a recently restored brick-and-flint coaching inn, with oodles of character, a large, inviting bar and acclaimed food. The generously sized, individually designed bedrooms are set in a private courtyard. Rooms start from around £90 per night.
• The Hoste is a comfortable, modern hotel with 62 rooms, converted from an old inn. Well-positioned just two miles from some spectacular sandy beaches and the coastal path. The acclaimed restaurant makes this an attractive choice.
• Holly Lodge is set across a quaint trio of cottages in a postcard-pretty village not far from the coast. Traditionally designed throughout, it has cast iron beds, exposed stone walls, flagstone floors, and inglenook fireplaces. A relaxed and friendly stay that's well priced too.

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