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Places to stay in Hunstanton

Looking for a place to stay in Hunstanton? Compare Hunstanton’s resort centre and Old Hunstanton for sea views, family rooms and a beach-led short break.

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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.

Red and white cliffs above the beach at Hunstanton
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FIND YOUR BASE

Choosing your base in Hunstanton

The Green and resort centre

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.

Old Hunstanton and the beach

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.

Choose the accommodation format

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.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

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ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP

Our researched picks in Hunstanton

Researched accommodation shortlist

A resort-centre hotel and a separately identified Old Hunstanton hotel, with room buildings and family layouts made explicit.

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The Golden Lion Hunstanton

Compare for The Green and a specifically chosen room position.

  • Selected rooms have sea views.
  • Named ground-floor rooms accept dogs.
  • Several categories offer a super king or twin arrangement.

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.

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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.

Sources checked 2026-09-17

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Le Strange Arms Hotel

Compare for Old Hunstanton beach and a clearly specified family or terrace room.

  • Family rooms have a double and two single beds with a separate children’s sleeping area.
  • A named ground-floor category has a sea-facing terrace.
  • On-site parking and an EV charging point are listed.

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.

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Golf 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.

Sources checked 2026-09-17

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FAMILY BREAKS

Start with the children’s sleeping area

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

Pick the evening outlook

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

Two nights in Hunstanton

A suggested short break with room to enjoy your chosen base.

  1. Arrival: settle into your chosen Hunstanton

    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.

  2. Full day: one coastal focus

    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.

  3. Departure: a short final pause

    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.

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

A few useful details

Are Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton the same hotel setting?

No. The Golden Lion is on The Green in the main resort; Le Strange Arms is on Golf Course Road in Old Hunstanton.

Can dogs stay in the main Le Strange hotel?

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.

Does Le Strange offer separate children’s sleeping space?

Its family-room description includes a double bed and two singles with a separate children’s area. Confirm the specific room layout directly.

Does ground floor mean accessible at The Golden Lion?

No. Confirm the entrance, bathroom and space around the bed. The floor label alone does not establish suitability.

Should we arrange Golden Lion parking before arrival?

Yes. The operator says parking must be booked with the hotel and carries a charge. Obtain confirmation before travelling.

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How we put this guide together

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.