Seals Bacton

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Beachfront Location: Seals Bacton in Norwich offers direct beachfront access and a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all needs. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Guests appreciate the quality and selection. Convenient Amenities: The guest house provides private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, luggage storage, and free on-site parking. Additional facilities include an outdoor seating area and picnic spots. Nearby Attractions: Located 27 km from Norwich International Airport, Seals Bacton is close to Blickling Hall (23 km), BeWILDerwood (15 km), and Norwich Cathedral (31 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laurence
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The warm and personal welcome. The room was large and well equipped. Beautiful views. Breakfast was well organised with ample choice and generous portions. We liked the picnic tables in the garden, should people want to arrange their own lunch...”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly host, comfortable large beds, very tasty breakfast.”
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location Extremely friendly and helpful staff very welcoming”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very spacious room. High spec decor. Very helpful host. Free upgrade”
Gemma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is situated right on the seafront, we could see the sea and hear the waves from our room which had doors that opened for a better view. We were greeted by Mandy who was really lovely and made our stay feel welcoming and relaxed. The...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Mandy met us at the door with a smile and made us feel very welcome, then showed us to our absolutely stunning room. We were met with spectacular sea views and immaculate furnishings. The room felt luxurious and like a real treat. Super-comfy bed...”
Eddie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, made us feel welcome. Excellent food.”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice room, very well appointed. Excellent breakfast. Perfect for stop off if walking the coastal path. Pub next door ideal for food.”
Harriet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful weekend at Seals Bacton after travelling to the area for a wedding. The hotel is in an amazing location, right on the beach. The hotel was cosy, comfortable and clean and the breakfast was excellent value for money. What really...”
Shane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful warm welcome from Mandy and her team who went out of their way to make my Birthday trip so memorable. (im disabled). I was also greeted by a Lovely clean light and airy room. Nice welcome pack. Comfortable bed and chair.Roomy shower,...”

Managed by Mandy Blyth

Company review score: 10Based on 649 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The team at the Seals are very friendly and welcoming from the moment you step through the door. We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Everyone is a family member and we were all brought up in the area, please feel free to pick our brains.🙂

Property information

Please be aware our rooms are available from 15.00hrs on the day of your arrival. If you wish an earlier arrival time please telephone to check if this can be accommodated. We charge for an early check in, please contact us for more information. New for 2020.....complete upgrade on our heating and water pressure system. We have added a new loft room, this was completed in 2023. Our Twin room and King room are road/field view side. Please be aware of some traffic noise. Not all our double rooms have a sea view. We are adding another Sea view room for August 2020 We are a dog friendly establishment but only allow dogs in certain rooms. Twin room, Single rooms and standard Double rooms. Please contact us if you are unsure.

Neighbourhood information

The Norfolk Broads is on our door step......... Fun for all. Horsey is a great favourite for families to visit, it is the natural breeding ground for seals and there is always plenty basking on the beach. We have a wealth of National Trust properties close by Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, and many more. Magical bewilderwood for the kids, hours of fun. Cromer pier is a must see, with its end of pier shows. .East Ruston Gardens are wonderful, there are 20 acres of different types of gardens all in one area. People travel miles to see and this is only 3 miles away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Seals Bacton

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Seals Bacton takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment Information: A 20% non-refundable deposit is charged to your credit card by The Keswick when your booking is confirmed. The remainder is to be paid to the hotel upon departure. In the event of late cancellation (less than 24 hours before arrival), the hotel will charge the remaining amount to your credit card.

Please note that the property is only allow dogs in specific rooms (Single Room, Standard Double Room, Standard Twin Room) .

Please note that an extra chage of £20 is applied for late check in. Please let us know if you would like this service when booking.

Please inform Seals Bacton in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.