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The Kensington

3.0 star property

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A traditional building with a sign reading "The Kensington." It features a gravel driveway, outdoor seating, and a clear sky.
Premium Apartment | Private kitchen
Premium Apartment | Living area
Exterior
Deluxe Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July

Explore the area

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29 North Dr, Great Yarmouth, England, NR30 4EW
  • Place, Caister-on-Sea Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling light, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wooden side table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a mirror, and a window.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a window with curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Apartment | Living area

Premium Apartment

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and dining table.

Deluxe Apartment

  • 5 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Bathtub

Double Room, Bathtub

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Great Yarmouth

At The Kensington you'll be within steps of Venetian Waterway Gardens and Scroby Sands Visitor Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In proximity to this 3-property class Great Yarmouth hotel you'll find Norfolk Broads.

What's nearby

  • Scroby Sands Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caister-on-Sea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Britannia Pier Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Britannia Pier Tavern Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cabin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oliver Twist - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Kensington

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Great Yarmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Kensington offers 29 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 35 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Kensington?

Yep, The Kensington has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington?

As of 24 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington on 26 July 2026 start from AU$160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Kensington?

Yep, The Kensington is a short 19-minute walk from Great Yarmouth Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does The Kensington serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kensington?

No, The Kensington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kensington?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Clean and perfect for a weekend break away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel - very comfortable,safe & relaxing Staff are friendly welcoming & helpful Location is excellent on North Drive- great for walking , close to cafes/ bakery/ pub,bustop.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, breakfast was good and staff very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a really comfy relaxed atmosphere 👌 10 stars all the way. See you soon 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a lovely clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicely positioned near the town centre, easy to walk to the beach etc.. Breakfast good.. Staff delightful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
For the low price it was a fine stay, the staff were very friendly and the location is excellent on the seafront
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,staff friendly, sea view good, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic friendly hotel Staff always on hand and couldn’t have been more helpful Completely understand food allergies and went out of their way to accommodate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For us it was the friendly approachable staff and the good atmosphere. We liked the breakfast and the room very much, everything was easy and felt relaxed. The staff were exceptionally kind to our son, who is five, and we’re happy to chat with him each day. We appreciated that kindness - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Repeat stay.

This is my 2nd stay here. It fitted my requirements. Would be happy to book & stay again which is a real positive as repeat business is good business!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick trip. Clean and tidy

Walk out hotl across rd onto promenade.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Value for money, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
It’s a cheap hotel near the beach, and if that’s all that you’re looking for, you’ll be okay. It’s not in great shape, but there wasn’t really anything wrong with it. There only seemed to be one staff member there, but she was friendly and helpful. My room was clean but didn’t seem like it had been vacuumed very well. Carpets were coming up in places and the walls seemed very thin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rashda

The location of this property was amazing and the staff were lovely however its just a basic hotel with a basic bed and very small shower room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Krishia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Radiator was broken, on the ground floor/road with single glazed windows and the bathroom was freezing and not clean. Staff were lovely and free breakfast was a nice suprise. Wouldn’t return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Disliked: Amenities
Very basic but just ok. No cleaning of room in 3 day stay. Room was warm though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Amazing

Amazing apartment-only 2 things-no where to put your toiletries in shower and nowhere for tails to hang after use . Would recommend this place 100 per cent .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is currently undergoing renovation, The main public areas and our room were freshly decorated, clean & tidy. The staircase is overdue for updating and will lift the level when done. The staff could not have been more helpful and breakfast service as good as any other place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but the walls needed repainting as there were watermarks on some of the walls. Decor had been updated though as well as furnishings. Shower was very temperamental so ended up having a bath instead as couldn’t regulate the temperature. Friendly helpful staff as always .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Room for improvement but would stay again.

This was my first stay at this hotel. Some things were done well however some areas need improvement. I referred some room issues to the team that require addressing and my comments seemed to be received well. Saying that I'd absolutely give the place a 2nd chance to impress.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean. The bed linen and towels were of good quality. The room has a tv and tea and coffee making facilities which is nice. Breakfast was adequate. The walls a very thin and we were woken up very early by guests in the next room turning their tv on very loudly. We arrived quite late and there was no car parking available, but managed to park in the road. Apart from that we had a good stay and would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025