Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings
Cliff Hill, Gorleston-On-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6DH
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth
The Cliff Hotel overlooks the harbour, and is just a short walk from Gorleston's Beach and promenade. This 3 star rated hotel offers a special blend of luxury a... more
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8/10 Overall rating
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| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 7/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 5, 2008
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on September 27, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"It was very nice, would like to have an elevator, since my Mother can" (107120799)
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on September 15, 2008
couldnt book in before our wedding so groom had to leave after ceremony to book in
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on September 11, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Was unhappy to be awoken by builders at a very early hour next door, very load banging and shouting" (107246263)
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on August 26, 2008
Good location. Excellent breakfast
Car park fills quickly
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 10, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Booked by our son and his wife for an overnight visit. We could not have wished for a better room." (107124866)
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Ken ( Solo business traveller)
from Crieff , GB on November 19, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Poor quality of facilities (chest of drawers falling to pieces and wardrobe doors do not shut). Musty smell from bathroom. I notice that some rooms are being refurbished. I look forward to staying in the room should I revisit." (97242805)
good size
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Teresa ( Solo business traveller)
from Stockport , GB on August 6, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"To be fair the hotel is being refurbished and the rate of " (108091816)
Excellent food and main reception rooms were of a high standard and the staff were friendly helpful. The garden area was lovely.
My room was well past it's best and it was dusty and a little grubby. It clearly hadn't been used for a while, but it is unusual to find a single room these days. It wasn't particularly clean, the main effort to spruce it up had been to open the window. Hairdryer not working, but I was given one when I asked.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 25, 2007
clean and comfortable, excellent breakfast followed by awlk along the beach.
The tiles in the bathroom a lot were cracked and badly in need of sorting out. There was a loud buzzing/fan type noise the whole time which was audible even when the window was shut. This was traced to some equipment that was wall mounted just below our room(101)
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on August 1, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Good value for late booking money, " (107123317)
Breakfast and dinner good quality & service
Single room tired, bathroom tiles need attention
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on August 1, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Fine for the one night I stayed there, nothing special" (107125650)
nice big old room, seaview through trees, close to beach, posh looking breakfast room
room could do with a thorough clean/fix: bedspread wasn't clean, wall paper was peeling
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Philip ( Young couple)
from Luton , GB on October 24, 2007
Room was very small, requested sea view , would have stayed somewhere else if i knew in advance the size of room, i booked this late so understand rooms where limited.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 16, 2008
The menu at dinner had good choices on it and the staff were very helpful. The accommodation was clean and all round we enjoyed our stay.
In parts the furniture and floor covering were a bit tired.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on July 13, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Arrived late and left early so not much chance to see or use any of the hotel facilities. Seemed a nice enough hotel which I would use again." (108063521)
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Martin ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Zoetermeer , GB on May 21, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Generally every in this visit to the Cliff Hotel, was of an above average standard. The food was excellent with an 'interesting' menu. Only complaint was that on certain days the breakfast service was extreemly slow." (97409237)
The accommodation matched the price per room. Reasonable price for a clean, large room. Daily cleaning, bathroom etc. was of a particularly high standard.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 2, 2008
Lock in bathroom broke and i was locked in for nearly an hour
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Valerie ( Mature couple)
from Eastbourne , GB on April 24, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"We always enjoy staying at the hotel whenever we are in Yarmouth." (97953327)
As always, the staff were extremely polite and helpful. The hotel and gardens are well cared for and clean and the breakfast was excellent.
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Wisbech , GB on March 7, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Staff were very friendly. Rooms beautifully decorated. The restaurant was lovely. Breakfast was ample. Overall we had a brillaint stay and thoroughy enjoyed a nice quiet break." (97398151)
Very friendly and quiet
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 26, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"it was a great stay and we had a great break." (97368351)
staff helpfull as when my wife booked in they changed our room so that we were above the party that was booked for sat night
just a bit too noisy but there was a birthday party that night and unfortunately due to the smoking rules everyone til the early hours were drawn to stand out under our window as that was the nearest place they could smoke
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Susan ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Walsingham , GB on February 20, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"found the staff hepful room was comfy and i was there 4 nights bed clean not dirty and if any problems staff always on hand to help overall i would go back there any time with great pleasure and as for value for money it was greati was a bit worried as rates cheap but no was every bit worth the money" (97519217)
was clean tidy and bed comfy
was a few light bulks out in room so light limited
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Valerie ( Mature couple)
from Eastbourne , GB on February 6, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"This is the second time we have stayed at the Cliff and we found the staff pleasant and helpful, the accommodation clean and comfortable and will no doubt be staying again in the near future." (97362848)
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on April 21, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Not cheap for what it is, in a economically poor area. The on-line booking was OK, but you had to note and click to get the single supplement - not obvious.Couldn't see an option for a smokers room. Parking was OK, but not secure. Didn't eat there, so can't comment. Staff seemed friendly enough. Over-priced for location." (99692045)
Bedroom OK and bar
The cleanliness of the bathroom, and maintenance of tiles - cracked and taped over - and holes in carpet in corridoors. Looking sad and neglected
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Terence ( Mature couple)
from Skellow , GB on January 9, 2008
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"A little vague on arrival regarding pet friendly accomodation. Even thought the web site specifically stated the Hotel was!!! Reception clerk a little 'frosty' at first! but mellowed when shown the booking confirmation. The first class breakfast and level of service by staff, was a real credit to all..Thankyou. Hope you will continue with pet friendly approach." (97170420)
Extremely clean and well presented..Close to the sea..with a great car park.
Nothing!
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on December 18, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Good hotel for the price. Very good food, just change the beds." (97865052)
Excellent food
Uncomfortable beds
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Malcolm ( Solo business traveller)
from Weymouth , United Kingdom;GB on November 27, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel was sufficient for my business purposes but the standard of the room would have been disappointing (at the price) for a leisure break and all pervading smell of cigarettes would have sent my wife heading straight for the exit." (3305479919)
Friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfasts (so good to have the fishy options).
Decor in the room was tired - worn chairs and bathroom furntiture. Shower had to run for five minutes before barely more than a dribble appeared. Room and corridors smelt heavilly of cigarette smoke.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 20, 2006
Friendly and efficient staff. Food was good.
My room needed decorating. The wall paper was peeling off the wall. The carpet was disgusting. The window would not close properly. The towels were stained.
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Gareth ( Solo business traveller)
from Banchory , United Kingdom;GB on August 4, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Avaialability of a room with good ventilation especially during a heatwave." (3305029557)
The staff.
The high temperature and inability to open the large beddroom window. The litter on the steps leading to the lower level (beach). Smoking in public areas. Well I am from Scotland and going into a smokey bar is now a shock.
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Marian ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Sheffield , United Kingdom;GB on July 12, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Room - small with no view what so ever. Although shabby was clean. Also being the first room at the top of the stairs, very inconsiderate guests passing the room late at night were noisy. Breakfast - everything was fine on the first day, second day, no baked beans and no brown bread. Plus the scrambled egg was not recognisable as such. Night Porter - beware the late night reveller! I arrived back at 2am and could not get into the hotel. Despite ringing the night manager bell and hammering on the door! Fortunately the taxi driver had waited to make sure I got in safely, he phoned the hotel, and eventually when someone answered the phone, told them that one of their guests would like to get in. The night porter and the duty manager were both standing in the foyer, looking guilty! Weddings - check if they have a wedding booked when you are staying, the music is very loud and played until past midnight. Fine if you are a guest at the wedding, not so fine if you are trying to sleep after a days travelling." (3304982947)
Nothing, oh not true the shower gel smelled nice.
Room very small, although I requested a single room I did not expect to get the broom cupboard. Also the decor in the room could have done with an update and the bedding was way past its use by date. The view from the room was of a wall and the ventilation for the kitchens. So if you are a single traveller and are offered room 107, ask for another!
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James ( Mature couple)
from Blandford forum , United Kingdom;GB on June 26, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was very well positioned for Gorleston beach but it was a bit difficult to get to Great Yarmouth with some large traffic jams. There were two things that marred the holiday a little. One male member of staff was very abrupt at breakfast and I have to say it put us off using the hotel for our evening meal. The second was an issue of parking. There was a wedding on the Saturday and the guests filled the car park and parking area surrounding the hotel. The manager did find us a spot behind the kitchens after we complained but the following day a member of staff parked awkwardly and made it difficult for us to get out. The hotel has a small parking area at the rear which was full but if the hotel made this a residents only car park it would at least ease the situation a little. We would recommend this hotel but I believe that people should be warned about the traffic problem getting into Gt Yarmouth." (3304811172)
Spacious room with large balcony
Attitude of staff at breakfast
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Royston , UNITED KINGDOM;GB on June 17, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Few steps walking distance from long sandy beach." (3304774741)
Large comfortable room. Adequate parking.
No complaints.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 18, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Very good quality accommodation. However at breakfast some items listed on the hotel menu cards were not offered eg fresh grapefruit, cold meats, muffins and croissants. Was the small number of guests staying on the Sunday night a contributory factor to the limited choice at breakfast? The sole waiter on duty at breakfast only topped up the jugs of fruit juices when his attention was drawn to it." (3304697865)
High quality fittings of the bedroom, quietly situated with a sea view.
Bath enamel needed attention. Hot water was at best tepid in the evening (not warm enough for a bath or shower) and only lukewarm in the morning.
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Catherine ( Young couple)
from St osyth , United Kingdom;GB on May 4, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"We love the hotel and have been twice so far. The reason we picked this hotel in the first instance was because it was dog friendly and on the beach. We didn't hesitate to return. Also the staff are very friendly, especially the male waiter who served us for breakfast, nothing was too much trouble and he was incredibly polite." (3304603430)
The room was large and the hotel was pet friendly. It is also in a beautiful situation on the beach.
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Christine ( Mature couple)
from Chatham , United Kingdom;GB on May 4, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"A very nice quiet hotel in the quieter part of Gt Yarmouth suberb, a car would be an advantage if you stayed for a time, but very comfortable, and a lovely meal in the restaurant, excellent value for money. Only downside was the annoying pre recorded piano playing, which was a bit loud. needed to be more background." (3304609078)
a lovely hotel in a nice setting, with an excellent menu in the restaurant.
the upkeep maintenance and cleanliness of the room.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on May 3, 2006
good staff
attention to detail. small things but not to be expected for the price (eg lack of milk portions in room; kettle full of off/smelly water, ie should be emptied as part of valeting between guests)
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 25, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"We have stayed in all standards of hotels, all over the world. This hotel, of its type, is fairly good value in most respects. The location is not the best. The fastidious would not be content for long but, overall, the average person willing to trade something less than perfection for a reasonable price would not be too disappointed. Value-for-money of parts of the dinner menu is debatable. We would probably short-stay again, but would not presume to recommend wholeheartedly or not to anyone whose personal standards are unknown to us, but the field has to be filled, so the reader must take from that what he/she will." (3304533086)
It suited our purpose as a base at a reasonable price. The staff we met were friendly and helpful.
Some essential and practical details of housekeeping left something to be desired: e.g. daily towel changing, prompt bathroom tissue replacement. We would not have been happy to continue without comment if our stay had been longer.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on April 23, 2006
Homely atmosphere, friendly staff.
Breakfast request could not be provided on either morning. Bathroom light defect was not rectified. Heating in room could not be adjusted becaues of a missing thermostatic valve on one of the radiators
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Sharon ( Young couple)
from Northampton , United Kingdom;GB on April 20, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"view, heating, situation of room," (3304510039)
position of hotel
room decor, pillows, bedding, view, noise!
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on April 19, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is rather quaint, the gardens are nice and Gorleston beach is very pretty, the hotel it" (3304494107)
The setting was nice, with a good sea view.
The room was very dated and felt unclean; the bath was appalling as it was discoloured and peeling. The room also had a hole in the back of the door and in the floor near the bed, it was in general need of renovation and updating.
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Philip ( Mature couple)
from Sheffield , United kingdom;GB on March 15, 2006
Good size room with excellent food and service
Our room was divided from the room next to it just by a locked door. Everything the couple next door said and did could be heard.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on February 15, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"whether all rooms have bath tub as well as shower, small items that were not working, the towel rail for instance. Also, had to ask to change rooms due to extractor fan not working in en-suite and drains smell in the room." (3304226500)
clean, quiet and nice view from the room.
ask if prefer bath or just shower
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Mark ( Mature couple)
from Castletown , GB on October 25, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Service levels and good manners were in abundance in this place. A lot of hotels could learn from the Cliff Hotel. We arrived 3 hours before 'check-in' as travelling through the night and the staff pulled out the stops to get us in a room for 11:30 even though we knew the earliest was 14:00. This set us up for a great 3 days. The food was 1st class in both the restaurant and bar meals. Top marks for customer service, I would recommend this place to anyone. We'll go back!" (97787458)
A good sized room with room to move.
Only niggle was the noise early morning from the kitchen.
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Andrew ( Solo business traveller)
from Saltash , United Kingdom;GB on January 19, 2006
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Please see above. please note staff were all very friendly and helpfull. The first expereince was not so good (hence comments above) but the second was absolutely fine. Thank you." (3304111897)
The first room I stayed in was very small and in need of refurbishment. Wallpaper was peeling and it felt dusty, damp. I stayed there again this week and the room I had was fine and reception was good.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on December 8, 2005
First time I stayed I was in a very good room - this time I was in the older part of the Hotel-room had seen better days (208)
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Eileen ( Mature couple)
from Nottingham , GB on October 20, 2007
The accommodation was excellent. Every possible need had been thought of.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on October 13, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"An good hotel with an excelent restaurant and a pleasant bar. Ample parking." (97280051)
In a perfect possition right by the sea.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on October 8, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Friendly and helpful staff made me feel welcome. A lovely comfortable room. Very good breakfast. Easy to find from A12." (97199245)
Clean, comfortable well organised. The hotel has a cared-for look about it.
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Geoffrey ( Solo business traveller)
from Balcombe , GB on September 29, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Nothing extra to add." (97858852)
Pleasant hotel, pleasant location. Good Internet rates.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 26, 2007
The accommodation was in an ideal location for visiting family and we also dined in the restaurant on the Friday evening which was lovely and the meal was superb and the staff friendly and attentive.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on July 23, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"Good food, well priced, decent surroundings, No problem parking. Nothing worth saying untoward the hotel" (97616180)
Location of Hotel
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on January 8, 2007
Cliff Hotel, Great Yarmouth - Reviews & Ratings"The food was excellent" (99118539)
Good service
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"Recommended if you want a quiet hotel with a friendly atmoshpere. " (107690229)
Very good position, close to the promanade and sea. Friendly atmosphere. Good service.
Some fixtures and fittings a bit tired and old-fashioned (although it's being refurbished, apparently).