See all properties
Save

The Gin Trap Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Hunstanton with free breakfast and restaurant

Photo gallery for The Gin Trap Inn

Lunch and dinner served
Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ground Floor (The Warren)
Cottage (The Brewhouse) | Living room
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Pasture)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

View map
6 High St, Hunstanton, England, PE36 5JU
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hunstanton Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandringham House
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (The Botanist)

Deluxe Double Room (The Botanist)

Deluxe Double Room (The Botanist)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Bloom)

Double or Twin Room (Bloom)

Double or Twin Room (Bloom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (Brockmans)

Luxury Double Room (Brockmans)

Luxury Double Room (Brockmans)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (The Loft)

Deluxe Double Room (The Loft)

Deluxe Double Room (The Loft)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The stables)

Suite (The stables)

Suite (The stables)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The gallery)

Suite (The gallery)

Suite (The gallery)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage (The Brewhouse)

Cottage (The Brewhouse)

Cottage (The Brewhouse)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Pasture)

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Pasture)

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Pasture)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ground Floor (The Warren)

Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ground Floor (The Warren)

Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ground Floor (The Warren)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Hideout)

Double Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Hideout)

Double Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Hideout)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Compasses Cottage)

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Compasses Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Cadaman Cottage)

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Cadaman Cottage)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Hunstanton

At The Gin Trap Inn you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Norfolk Coast and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Courtyard Farm. Highlights at this inn include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 4-property class Hunstanton inn you'll find Sandringham House.
View more Inns in HunstantonOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Princess Theatre - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sandringham House - 18 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Holkham Hall - 26 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 22 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northgate Indian - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ancient Mariner Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Gin Trap Inn

Inn in Hunstanton with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Gin Trap Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Hunstanton inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Gin Trap Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Similar properties

Beach nearby
Caley
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 548 reviews
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Caley

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 31 December to 2 January:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 10 per pet, per stay
  • 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Gin Trap Inn Inn
The Gin Trap Inn Hunstanton
The Gin Trap Inn Inn Hunstanton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Gin Trap Inn?

The Gin Trap Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Gin Trap Inn?

Yep, The Gin Trap Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Gin Trap Inn?

The closest beach to The Gin Trap Inn is Hunstanton Beach (3.7 km).

Does The Gin Trap Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Gin Trap Inn?

No, The Gin Trap Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Gin Trap Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 31 until January 2.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Gin Trap Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Gin Trap Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Gin Trap Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Gin Trap Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Lovely dog friendly hotel in beautiful Norfolk

Lovely boutique style hotel. We stayed in the Warren dog friendly room with large wet room with safety rails which was a nice surprise as I needed a walk in shower due to mobility issues. Nice enclosed patio at the back for our dog who was very happy with all the attention from the staff at breakfast especially the sausages. Fan in room very useful as room got very hot and couldnt leave door to patio open due to flies which is no fault of the hotel. Nice touch of welcome G & T and homemade cookies. Lovely outside bar area with comfy seating and large parasols for shade. The only thing I could fault was the very limited menu for dinner, only 4/5 main meal options and 4 desserts. What we did have was good but would of liked more options. Breakfast however was anazing, loved the whisky porridge and the cooked Norfolk breakfast.
Outdoor bar area
Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10

Fab room (the stables) over 2 floors. Great character! Excellent location and lovely staff. Food and drink selection very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vandana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not quite the experience we expected based on a recent glowing write up in The Times which informed my decision to book 2 night stay for my husband’s birthday. Very limited restaurant menu - only 1 vegetarian main option. Husband had pie that was recommended- small portion, disproportionately served compared to the size of mash & cabbage. I Requested a side salad to add to my starter as didn’t want the only vegetarian menu on offer. This was poor in terms of lots of lettuce leaves, 3 tomatoes & a few shavings of radishes- disappointing Food offer not good value. Staff friendly but made us aware they are in transitional phase with recent takeover plans of the business, they are awaiting a chef, lots of staff have left etc. Doesn’t fill you with confidence. Our room was nice but a very small bathroom, shower needed a deep clean. Housekeeping did not leave us clean towels, despite clearly visible our towels had been used & were damp! Had to keep asking for clean cafeterire to be replaced & milk to make coffee & tea as no fridge in room. Fire alarm went off at 10pm - false alarm then fire service arrived. Told by staff they have faulty system & thus had occurred several times recently! They have a nice wood burner which we sat in chairs in front of, but this was not lit, instead had a fan heater next to it to keep us warm, not sure if they don’t bother in the week & only lit at weekends? Seemed odd & a ’can’t be bothered’ approach Would not rush back- should have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Country pub with dining. Rooms are individual and nicely appointed. Nice touches in the room including a sample of their gin and homemade sweet treats.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful three-night stay at The Gin Trap Inn during May 2025. We stayed in The Stables room with our young dog - it was her first trip away so she was a bit excited and nervous, which she demonstrated by barking more than she should ! The hotel staff were wonderful, dealing with her politely and lessening our embarrassment. Our room was super, with both a shower and a bath, lots of little extras like some cakes in our room on arrival and, despite being on the courtyard of the Inn, was surprisingly quiet. There was even a fridge downstairs - handy for storing dog food. The Inn's location is handy for the beach (drive there) and is a short walk from a village store and garden nursery - both worth a visit in themselves. Parking is limited - but there is an area at the back for residents which is quite tight. The food at the Inn was first class, you could taste the quality in the ingredients. We had both the breakfast (included) and evening meals and can thoroughly recommend both. We will definitely return as soon as we can. The only issue we had was a confusion over payment when we checked out. Having booked via Expedia I contacted them and the issue was soon resolved between them with a full refund issued to me. Again can't recommend the Gin Trap Inn highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Really pleasant atmosphere and they looked after our dog really well too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love staying here - fourth time.

Love staying here - fourth time, first time for a ‘winter’ break so could enjoy sitting by the fire in the bar lounge area. Great base for day trips to Brancaster, Holkham and Old Hunstanton. Fab breakfast. Enjoyed the pub menu meals as we had two dogs with us. And there was welcome cake and G&T in room on arrival plus quality Brew Tea teas which we could top up as and when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Long weekend away with friends and the dog .

Definitely worth a visit.! The Brewhouse cottage was cosy but perfectly formed. The attention to details made it feel so luxurious . G&Ts on the table waiting along side some brownies and shortbread treats! Not to mention treats for our dog ! Beautifully presented lovely breakfasts and evening meals. Thoroughly recommend staying. All the staff were very helpful and friendly, ready to help in any way they could.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous hotel, great location, fantastic staff, lovely individual rooms with character. Breakfast was probably the best we've ever had. Definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Awesome place

This place is just awesome lots character food very high quality we plan to go stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Kitchen fan/extractor noise

Lovely venue but extractor fan noise from kitchen made it hard to sleep. Would not book the room next to the kitchen if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with some lovely additional personal touches
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome time staying here and I was blown away by how good the staff were. The room was stunning. Beautiful bathroom and bed was so comfortable. Arrived to a delicious gin & tonic also. Only disappointment was our evening meal. Very expensive for a tiny chewy steak & cold piece of fish. Breakfast though was great. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janett

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable room (but if you're over 6 feet tall take a hard hat!), really comfortable bed, great shower, and lovely touches in the room on arrival such as a complimentary gin & tonic, carrot cake, and biscuits. The breakfasts were superb and room remarkably quiet considering it was directly above the main bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A very nice Inn, good beers and very good food

First time in Norfolk. Chose the Gin Trap Inn as a base to explore the area. Rooms were very nice, well decorated with good features. The food was very good. Stay included breakfast, which was excellent quality, certainly better than a lot of places we’ve stayed at. Bar areas indoors and a nice outdoors, we spent all our time outside as the weather was fantastic. Had a few bar meals which were good quality. This is a place that serves very good quality food, it’s not a standard pub selling standard pub grub. Staff were very friendly. I’d recommend the Gin Trap Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

Weekend break

Amazing Staff, lovely food in a great setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024