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Stiffkey Red Lion

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

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The Stiffkey Red Lion offers full breakfast and tasty meals in its restaurant, plus a cozy bar for unwinding after a day of exploration. Guests love the helpful staff, reliable WiFi, and relaxing in the garden or on the terrace with countryside views.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Wells Rd, 44, Wells-next-the-Sea, England, NR23 1AJ

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Holkham Hall - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sandringham House - 38 min drive - 53.4 km
  • University of East Anglia - 53 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪French's Fish Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel at Cley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chequers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Fleece - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Stiffkey Red Lion

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Stiffkey Red Lion. The on-site restaurant, Stiffkey Red Lion, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Stiffkey Red Lion offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathtubs and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not serve food on Mondays and after 4:30 PM on Sundays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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, 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Stiffkey Red Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stiffkey Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Stiffkey Red Lion?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stiffkey Red Lion located?

Situated in Wells-next-the-Sea, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from St Mary's Priory and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience. Blakeney National Nature Reserve and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Stiffkey Red Lion Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at the Red Lion. All the staff were so friendly, helpful and attentive. The breakfasts were delicious and the evening meal we had was absolutely scrumptious. We’d definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Friendly staff Excellent cooked breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID AND ENNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoy our nice and clean room and the rest of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Perfect little pub

Great pub with great access to the coastal path, amazing food comfort room with amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great stay for one night

Great location, good value, good food and lovely staff Just a shame of the unwanted hairs in bathroom that did not belong to us the spiders and cobwebs, room needed a good clean and a shower curtain in bath and shower holder.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights with our dog. Very clean room, super breakfast and very friendly staff. Just a note please replace toaster at breakfast. Out of 6 slots only 3 work.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub, lovely staff and superb food. Accommodation (Room 3) was clean and comfortable but could do with a little TLC e.g. could not take a shower as wall attachment was at bath level!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were a few cobwebs, but on the whole the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

BILL

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

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location good quality food friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodation, breakfast and staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy room, easy parking, lovely food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly, welcoming, helpful and excellent service and a great base to explore the North Norfolk Coast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice, very clean and staff really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Lynnette

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

Lovely hotel

What a lovely hotel, such a friendly and efficient service and lovely staff, general areas of the hotel ate beautifully decorated and the rooms very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Bronwen

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

Great pub and fabulous food!

Lovely accommodation with a balcony which had lovely views. The pub was lovely, the food was excellent and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The area is very pretty - nice for a walk after dinner We would definitely recommend this lovely pub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024