Just 492 feet from Great Yarmouth’s sandy beach, Sandcastles Guest House is a 5-minute walk from the Britannia Pier. The guest house offers highly-rated cooked English/Irish breakfasts, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Excellent vegetarian breakfast is also available upon request. Sandcastles offers a warm welcome and comfortable rooms, each with a private toilet, 2 rooms have shared shower facilities. Breakfast is served in the dining room and includes a range of cereals, fruit, yogurt and cooked options, including Lincolnshire sausages and thick cut bacon. Sandcastles is located just a 2-minute walk from Great Yarmouth town center. The lively seafront and Marine Parade are just yards away, and Great Yarmouth Railway Station is a mile away.

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
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Great Yarmouth
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean tidy rooms, a comfortable bed, a television, a kettle with tea coffee milk and biscuits refilled daily. A lovely cooked breakfast with plenty of other choices cornflakes yogurts fruit etc. The location was very good, a few minutes walk...
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely people,very nice breakfast and easy parking xx. Snacks in the lobby was a good idea xx

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 328 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, 9.2

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

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Sandcastles Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Sandcastles Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • 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.

    • Guests staying at Sandcastles Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • Room options at Sandcastles Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • 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.

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