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Hunstanton offers two different coastal bases: the resort around The Green and the beach-led setting of Old Hunstanton. The Golden Lion is the town-centre comparison; Le Strange Arms places you in Old Hunstanton with several distinct accommodation formats. Choose where you want to spend the evening and how much returning to the room matters during the day. Then check the building, because a terrace room, pet room and self-catering lodge are not the same stay.
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FIND YOUR BASE
The Golden Lion suits a stay where the town and an easy return to the hotel are the main priorities. Its individual room descriptions make it possible to choose between a particular view and a ground-floor position.
Good for: Visitors who prefer a central resort evening.
Before you choose: Parking needs advance booking and is charged. Sea-view and ground-floor categories offer different features.
Le Strange Arms is the alternative when the beach setting is the reason for staying. Give the accommodation and its surroundings time instead of using it as a base for constant drives along the coast.
Good for: Families or couples who want a beach-focused routine.
Before you choose: Old Hunstanton is a separate setting from the main resort centre. Confirm the route and transport for any town evening.
At Le Strange, compare the main hotel with the exact terrace, pet or self-catering option you are considering. Sleeping space, meals and where the dog can go can change the rhythm of the whole break.
Good for: Groups with specific room or pet requirements.
Before you choose: Pet rooms are in a separate building, while apartments and lodges have their own facilities. Do not transfer promises between them.
FAMILY BREAKS
Le Strange lists family rooms with a double and two singles in a separate children’s sleeping area. Confirm the actual layout, then plan beach time around a useful midday return.
ROMANTIC BREAKS
A confirmed sea-view room or terrace can be worth choosing if you will spend time there. Plan dinner and a relaxed return rather than relying on a sunset or particular weather.
A LITTLE ROOM TO EXPLORE
A suggested short break with room to enjoy your chosen base.
At The Golden Lion, use the agreed parking arrangement before going out. At Old Hunstanton, make the first evening local to the accommodation and shore.
Choose a beach outing or a look around the main resort according to your base and the conditions. Keep time for lunch and a return to the room instead of filling the day with road stops.
Enjoy a last sea view or town stroll near the accommodation. Avoid committing to a long beach walk when the onward journey has a fixed start.
Less time? For one night, choose either the resort centre or Old Hunstanton beach as the focus. Visit the other only if the transfer fits comfortably.
ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP
A resort-centre hotel and a separately identified Old Hunstanton hotel, with room buildings and family layouts made explicit.
The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 6BQ
A hotel on The Green for a break based around Hunstanton’s resort centre. Its individual room listings help distinguish a sea view from a ground-floor stay.
Why compare it: Compare for The Green and a specifically chosen room position.
Before you book: Parking must be booked with the hotel and is charged. A ground-floor label does not establish bathroom accessibility; confirm the complete layout and route.
Visit official websiteGolf Course Road, Old Hunstanton, PE36 6JJ
An Old Hunstanton hotel for a beach-led stay away from the main resort centre. Main-house bedrooms, pet rooms and self-catering accommodation are distinct choices.
Why compare it: Compare for Old Hunstanton beach and a clearly specified family or terrace room.
Before you book: Pet rooms are in a separate building; dogs cannot enter the main hotel, lounge or restaurant. Confirm the precise accommodation and access route, rather than assuming a lodge’s facilities apply to a hotel room.
Visit official websiteBEFORE YOU CHOOSE
No. The Golden Lion is on The Green in the main resort; Le Strange Arms is on Golf Course Road in Old Hunstanton.
The operator places pet rooms in a separate building and excludes dogs from the main hotel, lounge and restaurant. Check the arrangements before choosing a room.
Its family-room description includes a double bed and two singles with a separate children’s area. Confirm the specific room layout directly.
No. Confirm the entrance, bathroom and space around the bed. The floor label alone does not establish suitability.
Yes. The operator says parking must be booked with the hotel and carries a charge. Obtain confirmation before travelling.
These base comparisons and suggested plans are our editorial judgement, informed by the linked official sources. We have not stayed at or inspected the properties. Official links earn no commission; confirm current arrangements directly.
Sources checked 2026-09-17. Check current arrangements before travelling.