Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

The Gin Trap Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Hunstanton with free breakfast and a restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Gin Trap Inn

Bar (on property)
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Electric kettle
Luxury Double Room (Brockmans) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Pasture) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
The Gin Trap Inn, set in beautiful countryside, offers cooked-to-order breakfasts and a cozy restaurant. Families love the playground, and business travelers value the free WiFi and meeting facilities. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 12 of 12 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (The Botanist)

Deluxe Double Room (The Botanist) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room (The Botanist)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Bloom)

Double or Twin Room (Bloom) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Bloom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (Brockmans)

Luxury Double Room (Brockmans) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room (Brockmans)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (The Loft)

Deluxe Double Room (The Loft) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room (The Loft)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The stables)

Suite (The stables) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite (The stables)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The gallery)

Suite (The gallery) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite (The gallery)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage (The Brewhouse)

Cottage (The Brewhouse) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cottage (The Brewhouse)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin 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) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ground Floor (The Warren) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room, Courtyard View, Ground Floor (The Hideout) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Compasses Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Cadaman Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
6 High St, Hunstanton, England, PE36 5JU

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Lavender - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Princess Theatre - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sandringham House - 13 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salad Bowl Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Searles Clubhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Gin Trap Inn

Upscale inn near Hunstanton Beach
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Gin Trap Inn. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gin Trap Inn have comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Luxury Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

The Ffolkes Hotel

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 440 reviews
The price is AED 551
AED 661 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Ffolkes Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gin Trap Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Gin Trap Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gin Trap Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Gin Trap Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Gin Trap Inn located?

Situated in Hunstanton, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Norfolk Coast, Courtyard Farm, and Hunstanton Golf Club. Hunstanton Beach and Paint Me Ceramics are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Gin Trap Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely stay, all aspect very good and especially liked the garden area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Verified traveler

Very welcoming staff, efficient booking in. Room exceptional, well furnished and clean. En-suite perfect for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

A fantastic West Norfolk hotel

Great service from the time we arrived, till the day we left. The room was fantastic and we were presented with a welcoming G&T each! Eat in the excellent restaurant on our first night and had a late lunch the following day. Must say the food is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great short break

Great location close to the Nirth Norfolk coast, lovely pub with comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast. Restaurant wasnt open during our stay (Monday/Tuesday) but there is lots of choice nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Perfect Gin Trap Inn

We stayed in the loft, it was small but had everything you needed for a short break. There was complimentary Gin and tonic in our room. The staff were very friendly. We ate in the restaurant, the food was high standard. Shame about the artificial plants though. The outside area was very relaxing with ample comfortable seating areas.
Complimentary G&T
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

Great weekend break location

Second visit to the Gin Trap Inn. Lovely comfortable room (Brockmans) albeit a little dark...perhaps some brighter bulbs in the wall lights on dimmers? We ate in the restaurant on our first night ad the food was excellent. Highly recommend the duck starter. Overall, extremely comfortable with some nice touches such as a locally distilled gin and tonic upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

8/10 Good

Geoffrey L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On arrival used towel hanging on bedroom door, also label from a new item of clothing on the floor. Rooms not serviced on next day of our stay, and only one room the following day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

A little gem

Receptionists warm and welcoming. Showed us to our room which was perfect for our one night stay. Lovely little extras in the room such as gin & tonics, strawberry tartlets and a card wishing us a happy anniversary. Room well appointed with everything you need. Free fresh milk and bottled water available from a fridge next to reception. Ate in the bar area in the evening and was presented with a lovely plate of petit fours as a gift after our meal. Delicious. Maybe an offering of more regular types of bar food would be nice but appreciate there is a restaurant for fine dining in the next room so kitchens may not have the capacity to cater for this. Lots of guests stayed with their well behaved four legged friends so would recommend a stay here if you wish to take your dog. Not to far from Hunstanton so a perfect location. Thank you Gin Trap Inn for a wonderful stay and we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Rafael

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

Lesley

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Steven

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

Michael

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

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

10/10 Excellent

SHANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb stay and extra special attention for the dogs. Excellent rooms with lots a of character would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

Third time - excellent as ever

Excellent room facilities and welcome pack with sample G&T cookies and cake in room. Lovely Brew Dog teas and filter coffee also provided. Comfortable bed, good enclosed courtyard patio for our two dogs. Excellent breakfast and well stocked bar. Friendly service. Our third time of staying here - lovely footpath walks around the inn and great base for days out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024