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The Kensington

29 North Drive, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4EW, United Kingdom
+44 149 384 4145

$46+

The Kensington

Overall guest ratings

7.9/10 Good
Based on 1,365 reviews

Review highlights

  • 9.1
  • 8.9
  • 4.6
  • 3.8

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  • Friendly service

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    About

    On the seafront in Great Yarmouth, The Kensington has been tastefully decorated and refurbished in a contemporary style. The Kensington has a licensed bar and a popular restaurant. All of the 26 bedrooms have en suite facilities and they are individually designed and furnished to give maximum comfort. Many rooms have superb sea views. All bedrooms have flat screen digital TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. There is hi speed wi fi available free of charge throughout the hotel and in all bedrooms. All room rates include a plentiful full English breakfast served from 7am. The hotel is in an ideal position facing the sea just a short stroll from the Britannia Pier and the Golden Mile. Whether visiting Great Yarmouth for business or pleasure you can be assured of a warm welcome at The Kensington, where staff will go the extra mile to ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

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    Amenities

    • Internet
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    • No smoking
    • Restaurant
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Free parking
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    • Beachfront
    • Terrace/Patio
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    Overall Rating

    7.9 Good
    Based on 1,365 reviews
    • 9.1 "World class service."
      9.8 "98% found the staff to be very friendly."
      7.2 "72% said the reception staff was great."
      9.6 "96% found the restaurant service to be one of the best."
    • 8.9 "Location is great."
      9.3 "93% appreciated the closeness to the beach."
      8.1 "City centre within easy reach, said 81%."
      10.0 "100% liked the proximity to sightseeing."
    • 8.7 "Breakfast is good."
      10.0 "100% were happy with the price of the breakfast."
    • 5.2 "Vibe was decent."
      5.0 "Only 50% thought, the hotel was stylish."
    • 4.6 "Not very clean."
      4.9 "51% said rooms were dirty."
      2.6 "74% said the bathroom was dirty."
      3.5 "65% thought it was rather dirty."
      2.2 "Unclean dining area, according to 78%."
    • 3.8 "Rooms are not good."
      2.0 "80% complained about the bathroom."
      4.8 "52% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      4.9 "51% said rooms were dirty."
      0.3 "97% thought they were poorly maintained."
      1.1 "89% had problems with the shower."
      1.5 "85% said rooms were small."
      1.2 "88% criticized the small bathroom."
      2.6 "74% said the bathroom was dirty."
      2.3 "77% found problems with the furniture."
      2.0 "For 80%, the rooms looked old."
      2.8 "72% thought the tv was sub-standard."
      3.8 "Air conditioning was criticized by 62%."
      0.0 "100% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette."
    • 3.2 "Quite uncomfortable."
      4.8 "52% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      1.5 "85% said rooms were small."
      2.0 "80% thought it was too noisy."
      1.2 "88% criticized the small bathroom."
      3.8 "Air conditioning was criticized by 62%."
    • 2.9 "Terrible amenities."
      2.8 "72% thought the building wasn't nice."
      3.0 "70% didn't like the architecture."
      4.6 "For 54%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard."
      0.6 "94% thought the facilities needed updating."
    • 1.8 "Disappointing internet connection."
      1.4 "86% said the wifi quality was bad."
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    Overall Rating

    7.9 Good
    Based on 969 reviews
    • 9.4 "World class service."
      10.0 "100% found the staff to be very friendly."
      7.6 "76% said the reception staff was great."
      9.4 "94% found the restaurant service to be one of the best."
    • 9.3 "Excellent value."
      10.0 "100% were happy with the price."
    • 9.0 "Terrific location."
      9.4 "94% appreciated the closeness to the beach."
      8.3 "City centre within easy reach, said 83%."
    • 8.9 "Breakfast is good."
    • 5.5 "Vibe was decent."
      5.3 "Only 53% thought, the hotel was stylish."
      5.0 "50% considered the lobby entrance to be so-so."
    • 4.6 "Not very clean."
      4.8 "52% said rooms were dirty."
      2.5 "75% said the bathroom was dirty."
      3.7 "63% thought it was rather dirty."
      2.2 "Unclean dining area, according to 78%."
    • 4.1 "Rooms are not good."
      2.1 "79% complained about the bathroom."
      4.6 "54% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      4.8 "52% said rooms were dirty."
      1.6 "84% said rooms were small."
      0.3 "97% thought they were poorly maintained."
      1.1 "89% had problems with the shower."
      1.2 "88% criticized the small bathroom."
      2.6 "74% found problems with the furniture."
      2.5 "75% said the bathroom was dirty."
      2.5 "75% thought the tv was sub-standard."
      2.2 "For 78%, the rooms looked old."
    • 3.1 "Quite uncomfortable."
      4.6 "54% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      1.6 "84% said rooms were small."
      2.0 "80% thought it was too noisy."
      1.2 "88% criticized the small bathroom."
    • 3.1 "Terrible amenities."
      3.0 "70% thought the building wasn't nice."
      3.1 "69% didn't like the architecture."
      0.8 "92% thought the facilities needed updating."
    • 1.8 "Disappointing internet connection."
      1.3 "87% said the wifi quality was bad."
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    Overall Rating

    7.5 Good
    Based on 259 reviews
    • 9.1 "World class service."
      9.7 "97% found the staff to be very friendly."
      7.2 "72% said the reception staff was great."
    • 8.9 "Location is great."
    • 8.7 "Breakfast is good."
    • 5.4 "Vibe was decent."
      5.1 "Only 51% thought, the hotel was stylish."
    • 4.6 "Not very clean."
      4.8 "52% said rooms were dirty."
      3.6 "64% thought it was rather dirty."
      2.9 "71% said the bathroom was dirty."
    • 3.8 "Rooms are not good."
      2.5 "75% complained about the bathroom."
      4.8 "52% said rooms were dirty."
      2.1 "79% said rooms were small."
      0.3 "97% thought they were poorly maintained."
      2.0 "80% found problems with the furniture."
      2.1 "79% criticized the small bathroom."
      2.9 "71% said the bathroom was dirty."
      1.0 "90% had problems with the shower."
      2.0 "For 80%, the rooms looked old."
    • 3.7 "Not very comfortable."
      2.1 "79% said rooms were small."
      1.9 "81% thought it was too noisy."
      2.1 "79% criticized the small bathroom."
    • 2.6 "Terrible amenities."
      2.5 "75% thought the building wasn't nice."
      4.8 "For 52%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard."
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    Overall Rating

    8.0 Good
    Based on 136 reviews
    • 9.1 "Excellent value."
    • 9.1 "World class service."
      9.9 "99% found the staff to be very friendly."
    • 9.1 "Terrific location."
    • 8.5 "Breakfast is good."
    • 5.0 "Vibe was decent."
    • 4.5 "Not very clean."
      4.9 "51% said rooms were dirty."
      3.3 "67% thought it was rather dirty."
    • 3.9 "Rooms are not good."
      2.2 "78% complained about the bathroom."
      4.7 "53% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      4.9 "51% said rooms were dirty."
      1.0 "90% had problems with the shower."
      1.6 "84% said rooms were small."
    • 3.3 "Not very comfortable."
      4.7 "53% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      2.0 "80% thought it was too noisy."
      1.6 "84% said rooms were small."
    • 2.7 "Terrible amenities."
      2.6 "74% thought the building wasn't nice."
      2.9 "71% didn't like the architecture."
    • 2.1 "Disappointing internet connection."
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    Guests recommend this hotel for solo travelers.
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    Guests say the hotel is perfect for a romantic getaway.
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