The Kensington

29 North Drive, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4EW, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
2,134 reviews

Great price, clean tidy room, free Car Park and inclusive breakfast.

Mjb1967 United Kingdom
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The Kensington

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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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Great Yarmouth, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.8
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  • Mjb1967
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great price, clean tidy room, free Car Park and inclusive breakfast.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “breakfast was nice room was comfortable did not have a dinner”
  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location very friendly staff and nice single room with a bath”

Host Info

9.1
9.1
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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.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • No. 29 Bar and Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Kensington

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Mini golf
  • Racquetball
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the 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

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 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.

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

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

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    This accommodations accepts pets at additional fee of £8 per night, per pet. This will be chargeable at check-in.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    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

    • Guests staying at The Kensington can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • The Kensington is 0.7 miles from the center of Great Yarmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 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 nearest beach is 500 feet from The Kensington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

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

    • Room options at The Kensington include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Family

    • The Kensington has 1 restaurant:

      • No. 29 Bar and Kitchen