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The Kensington

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Great Yarmouth hotel

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Interior
Front of property
Premium Apartment | Private kitchen
Premium Apartment | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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29 North Dr, Great Yarmouth, England, NR30 4EW
  • Place, Caister-on-Sea Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling light, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wooden side table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a mirror, and a window.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a window with curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Apartment | Living area

Premium Apartment

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and dining table.

Deluxe Apartment

  • 5 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Bathtub

Double Room, Bathtub

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Great Yarmouth

In Great Yarmouth .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Venetian Waterway Gardens and Scroby Sands Visitor Centre. Caister-on-Sea Beach and Britannia Pier Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Venetian Waterway Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Caister-on-Sea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Britannia Pier Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Britannia Pier Tavern Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Cabin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Long John's Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Hut - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kensington

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Great Yarmouth hotel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Great Yarmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Kensington offers 29 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kensington to the airport?

The Kensington is 26.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington on Jul 5, 2026 start from CA $150, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Kensington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kensington.

How close is The Kensington to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Caister-on-Sea Beach and 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Great Yarmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kensington offer free breakfast?

The Kensington offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kensington?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Palace Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Kensington?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Kensington?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kensington have a pool?

The Kensington does not have a pool.

Does The Kensington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kensington to downtown Great Yarmouth?

The Kensington is 0.6 mi away from Great Yarmouth.

The Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, breakfast was good and staff very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a lovely clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicely positioned near the town centre, easy to walk to the beach etc.. Breakfast good.. Staff delightful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
For the low price it was a fine stay, the staff were very friendly and the location is excellent on the seafront
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,staff friendly, sea view good, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic friendly hotel Staff always on hand and couldn’t have been more helpful Completely understand food allergies and went out of their way to accommodate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For us it was the friendly approachable staff and the good atmosphere. We liked the breakfast and the room very much, everything was easy and felt relaxed. The staff were exceptionally kind to our son, who is five, and we’re happy to chat with him each day. We appreciated that kindness - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Repeat stay.

This is my 2nd stay here. It fitted my requirements. Would be happy to book & stay again which is a real positive as repeat business is good business!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick trip. Clean and tidy

Walk out hotl across rd onto promenade.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Value for money, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
It’s a cheap hotel near the beach, and if that’s all that you’re looking for, you’ll be okay. It’s not in great shape, but there wasn’t really anything wrong with it. There only seemed to be one staff member there, but she was friendly and helpful. My room was clean but didn’t seem like it had been vacuumed very well. Carpets were coming up in places and the walls seemed very thin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Krishia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Radiator was broken, on the ground floor/road with single glazed windows and the bathroom was freezing and not clean. Staff were lovely and free breakfast was a nice suprise. Wouldn’t return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Disliked: Amenities
Very basic but just ok. No cleaning of room in 3 day stay. Room was warm though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rashda

The location of this property was amazing and the staff were lovely however its just a basic hotel with a basic bed and very small shower room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Amazing

Amazing apartment-only 2 things-no where to put your toiletries in shower and nowhere for tails to hang after use . Would recommend this place 100 per cent .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is currently undergoing renovation, The main public areas and our room were freshly decorated, clean & tidy. The staircase is overdue for updating and will lift the level when done. The staff could not have been more helpful and breakfast service as good as any other place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but the walls needed repainting as there were watermarks on some of the walls. Decor had been updated though as well as furnishings. Shower was very temperamental so ended up having a bath instead as couldn’t regulate the temperature. Friendly helpful staff as always .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Room for improvement but would stay again.

This was my first stay at this hotel. Some things were done well however some areas need improvement. I referred some room issues to the team that require addressing and my comments seemed to be received well. Saying that I'd absolutely give the place a 2nd chance to impress.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean. The bed linen and towels were of good quality. The room has a tv and tea and coffee making facilities which is nice. Breakfast was adequate. The walls a very thin and we were woken up very early by guests in the next room turning their tv on very loudly. We arrived quite late and there was no car parking available, but managed to park in the road. Apart from that we had a good stay and would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No heating condensation running down windows electic kept tripping out so cold unable to sleep when i reported this only answer was heating did.nt come on till october could.nt take photos as unable to charge my phone had to change hotels after 2 dreadful nights
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty there was no heating on and it was cold. Breakfast was rubbish, shower was terrible toto use. The window cils were thilfy, no double glazing. The room needs updating. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant surprise

After reading reviews, I was a little unsure whether to book. However, I only need accommodation for one evening. I called the morning I was due to travel and was advised that there was a refurbished room available and although I was booking online I could add a note to request. Our room was much better than I envisaged over looking the front with a sea view. Comfortable bed, two nice chairs in the room by the window which we liked. Bathroom was fine, clean, just needs the radiator replacing or painting. We enjoyed 3 games of pool which my son really enjoyed. This was in the downstairs area, with bar and nice seating outside. Next morning we both enjoyed a good breakfast with cereals, toast and a cooked breakfast. Tea for two and plenty of juice to choose from too. I would book again and look forward to seeing the renovations continue. Overall great affordable overnight stay with a fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026