On the seafront, The Kensington guest accommodations has a licensed bar, a popular restaurant and a large car park. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

Many rooms have superb sea views and all have tea/coffee facilities. All bedrooms at The Kensington are individually designed and furnished to give maximum comfort.

A traditional full English breakfast is served each morning from 7:00.

When visiting Great Yarmouth you can be assured of a warm welcome at The Kensington, where the staff make extra effort to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable

This is our guests' favorite part of Great Yarmouth, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

We speak your language!

The Kensington has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 19, 2005

Missing some information?
Brilliant!

Located in the top-rated area in Great Yarmouth, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Lock in a great price for your upcoming stay

Get instant confirmation with FREE cancellation on most rooms!

Availability

When would you like to stay at The Kensington?

Check-in date
Check-out date
 
Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Loading dates...
Sleeps Accommodation Type Price
Max adults: 2
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 2. Max children: 1
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 1
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 2
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 2. Max children: 2
Family Room
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 full bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 2. Max children: 1
Family Room
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 full bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 2
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 1
Single Room
  • 1 twin bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 2. Max children: 1
Classic Twin Room
  • 1 king bed
or
  • 2 twin beds
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 2. Max children: 2
Superior Family Room
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 king bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Max adults: 2. Max children: 1
Something went wrong – please try again later.

4 reasons to choose The Kensington

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Host Info

Host Review Score 9.2

The Kensington is a guest accommodation situated on the most picturesque part of Great Yarmouth seafront opposite the beach and landscaped gardens of the Victorian waterways. A beautiful, peaceful location yet only a short walk to all the excitement of the Golden Mile. All the bedrooms at The Kensington are contemporary in design, ensuite and excellent value for money. Our facilities include a well stocked modern bar, several lounge areas one with a big screen TV, a sea view restaurant and a sea view terrace. We have a great reputation for food both locally and with our guests. We serve modern bistro type food all day in the bar, the lounge or on the sea view terrace. In the evening this is complimented by an exciting 'specials of the day' menu served in sea view restaurant or on the terrace in fair weather. We recommend reserving a table during peak periods to avoid disappointment. The Kensington staff team are passionate about customer service and consistently achieve top scores from our customer feedback in this area. We would love to meet you - come and give us a try!

The Kensington is a guest accommodation situated on the most picuresque part of Great Yarmouth seafront opposite the beach and landscaped gardens of the Victorian waterways. A beautiful, peaceful location yet only a short walk to all the excitement of the Golden Mile.

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Great Yarmouth Britannia Pier
    0.5 miles
  • Sea Life Great Yarmouth
    1.1 miles
  • Caister Castle & Motor Museum
    2.8 miles
  • Burgh Castle
    3.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Charcoal Grill
    0.6 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Waterways Cafe
    0 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Fritton Lake
    8.4 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Great Yarmouth Pier Beach
    2,700 feet
  • Caister on Sea Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Gorleston Beach
    3.1 miles
  • Scratby Beach
    3.7 miles
  • Hemsby Beach
    5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Norwich International Airport
    19.5 miles
Are you missing any information about this area?
Brilliant!
1 Restaurant On Site

    No. 29 Bar and Kitchen

    Food: British

    Open for: Dinner

Amenities of The Kensington
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Mini golf
  • Racquetball
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
Missing some info?
Awesome!

House rules The Kensington takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa The Kensington accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Pets by arrangement.

Please note, the hotel will make every effort to accommodate special requests but these cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that this hotel does not accept bookings from large single-sex groups.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Kensington

  • Room options at The Kensington include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Family

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Kensington (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Free parking

  • Guests staying at The Kensington can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at The Kensington is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Kensington has 1 restaurant:

    • No. 29 Bar and Kitchen

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from The Kensington.

  • The prices at The Kensington may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Kensington is 0.7 miles from the center of Great Yarmouth.

  • The Kensington offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Mini golf
    • Racquetball