Stiffkey Red Lion

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wells-next-the-Sea with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Wells-next-the-Sea

At Stiffkey Red Lion you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from St Mary's Priory and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Stiffkey Red Lion, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Red Lion Bar is the hotel's own pub. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wells-next-the-Sea hotel include Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and The Granary Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Holkham Hall - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Holkham Bay - 17 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 31 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪French's Fish Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chequers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel at Cley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wells Crab House - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Stiffkey Red Lion

Hotel in Wells-next-the-Sea with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Stiffkey Red Lion also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Stiffkey Red Lion offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a bath.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Red Lion Bar
  • Stiffkey Red Lion

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property does not serve food on Mondays and after 4:30 PM on Sundays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Stiffkey Red Lion Hotel
Stiffkey Red Lion Wells-next-the-Sea
Stiffkey Red Lion Hotel Wells-next-the-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Stiffkey Red Lion?

Yep, Stiffkey Red Lion has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Stiffkey Red Lion?

The closest beach to Stiffkey Red Lion is Wells-next-the-Sea Beach (8.1 km).

Does Stiffkey Red Lion serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stiffkey Red Lion?

No, Stiffkey Red Lion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Stiffkey Red Lion?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stiffkey Red Lion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stiffkey Red Lion?

Dogs are welcome at Stiffkey Red Lion, with food and water bowls on offer.

Stiffkey Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Room had all we needed, good basic accomodation, quiet location, friendly helpful staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom block was poorly presented - exterior walkway unswept and badly maintained. Mis-matched and cracked tiles in bathroom, discoloured grouting, damaged mirror, inadequate shower bracket making it unuseable, dirty shelf and window surround, loose toilet seat. Drink splashes on walls, outdated furniture with several damaged areas, dirty tea tray. Holes in corners of duvet cover. Paintwork excessively damaged. The room needs a complete refurbishment and was not worth what we paid. Breakfast was lovely and staff friendly and helpful but the bedroom fell very short of what was advertised compared with what was available elsewhere for the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stay was good. Staff were excellent very friendly. Rooms could do with update, bed very comfortable. Breakfast was good, good selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BILL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its a pity the bathroom lacked a shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Comfortable

Quite a pleasant place to stay. Lovely breakfast in the morning. Staff were very friendly. Didn’t eat there at night. They were fully booked on the first night. Couldn’t fit us in. Never mind booking, there ought to be some form of auto reservation system for paying guests. We drove into wells and had fish n chips on the front!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

In need of some tlc

People & service were first class. Food was excellent as was the breakfast. Pub & rooms pretty tired & in need of some tlc & refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was not great at Evening. Breakfast faultless. Shower err! No wall fixings so my partner had to shower me. Not what I want. No shower door or curtain. Water everywhere. Water hot and on demand so a bath was possible but I just need to shower without my partner spraying me.. Jury out on this one. My partner argued with bar staff about dinner quality. Brancaster Mussels where disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely place, stunning views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This visit was my first time in Norfolk and the Stiffkey Red Lion was an ideal location for Walsingham, Wells and the numerous nature reserves in the area. The walks from the Red Lion to the sea or inland are excellent. I strongly recommend this hotel. The food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Sian

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

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chalet-type accommodation, ideal for walkers, birders etc. Food available three times a day. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun, Nottinghamshire

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room having a balcony, the view was great and liked that it was away from the pub and road, we found it was very quite. The best thing was the staff, they were very polite and helpful nothing was to much trouble. We thought the location was very good for getting about, it made for a good base. We enjoyed the food especially the breakfast. All in all we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

red lion

very comfy great service .food excellent.ideally situated for visiting north norfolk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024