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The Kensington, Great Yarmouth

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

29 North Drive, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Very good
7.4
/10

Set on the seafront with a licensed bar and large car park, The Kensington is a 3-star Great Yarmouth hotel offering free WiFi and individually designed rooms, many with sea views.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Kensington guest accommodation feature a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and private bathroom. Some rooms provide sea views and all are individually furnished.

Dining & Services

The licensed bar serves drinks, and breakfast includes a full English option with cereal, fruit juices, and toast. The Kensington also offers meeting/banquet facilities and a shared lounge/TV area. Pets are allowed.

Leisure & Facilities

Guests have access to a pool table in the games area, a sun terrace, and free on-site parking. The property also provides a lift, CCTV in common areas, and fire extinguishers.

Location & Nearby

The Kensington is on the seafront opposite the Venetian waterways, a short walk from the beach and pier. The Coastal Clipper bus stop is just outside, and local amusement parks, cultural sites, and museums are within easy reach.

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The Kensington Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
Single Room
2 persons
65 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Family Room
Family Room
2 persons
65 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Double or Twin Room
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
65 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Twin Room
Twin Room
2 persons
65 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
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Facilities

The Kensington Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.3/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Kensington Hotel Location

29 North Drive, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
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29 North Drive, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
City landmarks
Aquarium
SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
1.0 mi
Park
Pleasure Beach
1.5 mi
Theme Park
Joyland
2900 ft
Landmark
Hippodrome Circus
3600 ft
Museum
Time and Tide Museum
1.1 mi
Museum
Norfolk Nelson Museum
1.2 mi
Church
Great Yarmouth Minster
3800 ft
Harbour
Wellington Pier
1.1 mi
Harbour
Great Yarmouth Britannia Pier
2800 ft
Landmark
Great Yarmouth Row Houses
1.2 mi
Museum
Elizabethan House Museum
1.1 mi
Church
St Mary's Church
3000 ft
Landmark
The David Howkins memorial Charity Museum
4400 ft
Landmark
House Of Wax
4300 ft
Mall
Market Gates Shopping Centre
3500 ft
Museum
The Tolhouse Gaol
1.1 mi
Landmark
Hollywood Cinema
2400 ft
Landmark
Wellington Arch
1.0 mi
Theatre
Britannia Pier Theatre
2700 ft
Church
Saint Pauls Church
2700 ft
Landmark
Great Yarmouth Grey Friary
4500 ft
Landmark
Gospel Hall
2100 ft
Landmark
King Henry's Tower
2300 ft
Landmark
Newtown Methodist Church
2400 ft
Landmark
Emmanuel Church
2500 ft
Landmark
Masjid-at-Tauwheed Mosque
2600 ft
Landmark
Brittania Pier Fair
2700 ft
Landmark
Jurassic Journey
4100 ft
Landmark
Merrivale Model Village
1.4 mi
Nearby
Venetian Waterway Gardens
800 ft
Restaurants
Garrods Bar & Restaurant
500 ft
19/20 North Drive Furzedown Hotel
Cafe Cru Restaurant
1600 ft
North Drive The Imperial Hotel
Burlington Palm Hotel Restaurant
1800 ft
North Drive
Pub on the Prom
2500 ft
77 Marine Parade
Reedcutters Restaurant
3500 ft
Vauxhall Caravan Park
The Dining Room
2700 ft
68 Marine Parade
The Regent
3200 ft
71 Regent Road
Albatross Italian Restaurant
3100 ft
70 Regent Road
Gilfreds Restaurant
3000 ft
52 Regent Road
Getting around
City Centre
Great Yarmouth12 min  ·  3300 ft
Airports
Norwich International (NWI)58 min  ·  24.0 mi
Train
Great Yarmouth Railway Station16 min  ·  4300 ft
Berney Arms Railway Station12 min  ·  4.8 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:30
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel The Kensington guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
30
Former name
Kensington Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 986 verified reviews
6.9/10
Nice
63%
Recommend
Cleanliness
7.7/10
Comfort
7.7/10
Facilities
7.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
8.8/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 1789 reviews
7.4/10
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