Sandcastles Guest House offers accommodations in Great Yarmouth, a 3-minute walk from Great Yarmouth Pier Beach and 4.3 miles from Caister Castle & Motor Museum. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and daily room service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Norwich City Football Club is 21 miles away, and Norwich Train Station is 21 miles from the bed and breakfast. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruit are available daily. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. BeWILDerwood is 19 miles from Sandcastles Guest House, while Bungay Castle is 20 miles away. Norwich International Airport is 24 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Great Yarmouth, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian


Availability

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Room Type
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for Great Yarmouth

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable and clean room. Lovely breakfast with plenty of choice. Brilliant location a couple of minutes walk from the seafront and about 5 minutes in the other direction into town. Jo was a very welcoming host and nothing was too much...
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well situated for all the local attractions, parking spaces available nearby, nothing too much trouble for the hosts ,we had a very pleasant stay.
  • Christina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely breakfast ,,lovely clean room excellent dining room ,very friendly owners , would recommend 100%/
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming, and informative ,great breakfast and very clean
  • Mu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly, very clean and comfortable. Also excellent breakfast. All in all, great value. We will happily recommend it and return.
  • Steve_j_r
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An excellent traditional seaside guest house. I loved it. Very friendly hosts, clean, warm room, excellent shower, and hot water. Comfy bed, clean room and bathroom, and plentiful tea making facilities. The breakfast is also excellent, and...
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean, lady was lovely when I was leaving. Had to leave too early for breakfast so can't comment on that.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, good quiet location
  • Nacho
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly establishment and relaxing very comfortable and top breakfast
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely, comfortable, very clean and warm place. A wonderful host who was so kind and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with great choices. Location was great too. We had an excellent stay and would definitely go back. Highly recommend

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 306 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Sandcastles Guest House, which is owned and run by the Holloway family, has been trading since March 2011. We offer a warm welcome whether travelling for business or pleasure. In the morning you can treat yourself to a cooked breakfast which is served between 8.30am and 9.30am (outside school holidays and weekends you may request breakfast from 7.30am by arrangement). We are able to cater for singles, couples or family groups and will do our best to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The house itself is a large Victorian terrace, all rooms are situated on the first and second floor and are accessed via stairs.

Neighborhood info

From fun on the beach to bowling to local animal parks and museums, Great Yarmouth has something for everyone. We are also close to the broads which can be explored on foot or for the budding sailor by hiring a boat. We have visited many of the attractions ourselves and are always happy to advise on which type of activities guest may like.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Sandcastles Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV

Internet
Good free Wifi 19 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Books, DVDs or music for children

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Sandcastles Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a travel cot for a child under 2 years can be accommodated in the Family room (2 adults 1 child) only. If you require a cot, kindly request it at the time of the booking.

Kindly note check-in outside the specified hours cannot be accommodated.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sandcastles Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Sandcastles Guest House

  • Sandcastles Guest House is 1,150 feet from the center of Great Yarmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Sandcastles Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • The prices at Sandcastles Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Sandcastles Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • Check-in at Sandcastles Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Sandcastles Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Sandcastles Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.