The Ship Inn

Property class: 4

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at The Ship Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with a blue pillow, a lamp on a wooden bedside table, and a wall-mounted fan.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a wall-mounted lamp, and a round mirror.

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white and navy bedding, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps and a wooden trunk.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 273 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

A neatly made bed with a striped headboard, two bedside lamps, and a small wooden chest of drawers.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Norwich, The Ship Inn is on the beach. Norfolk Motorcycle Museum and The Straw Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Happisburgh Lighthouse and Cromer Pier. Rossis Leisure and East Ruston Old Vicarage are also worth visiting. Visit our Norwich travel guide
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21 Beach Road, Norwich, England, NR11 8BQ

What's nearby

  • A beach with colorful wooden beach huts and a metal railing along the shore.
    Mundesley Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A dilapidated boat tied to a wooden structure with a red roof.
    Norfolk Coast
    9 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A traditional windmill by a calm river, surrounded by grassy fields and a few houses.
    Norfolk Broads
    16 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • A beach with a pier extending into the sea, a rocky shoreline, and a building on a cliff.
    Cromer Beach
    20 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • An open-air amphitheater with a metal frame and glass walls, surrounded by a grassy field and trees with autumn foliage.
    University of East Anglia
    49 min drive - 30.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gunton Station
    15 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • coffeesmiths
    9 min drive
  • The Peasants’ Tavern
    8 min drive
  • Shambles Bar Bistro
    9 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    9 min drive
  • The Gunton Arms
    17 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

  • Upscale inn
  • Consider a stay at The Ship Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this inn include:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
    • Outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Smart TVs with digital channels
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on Nov 12, 2026 start from $102, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ship Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Norwich inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mundesley Beach, Bacton Beach, and Norfolk Coast. Ebridge Pond and Norfolk Motorcycle Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ship Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sea view room with quirky fixtures. Tea coffee and water available. The room was cosy and the shower/toilet was a good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and bedrooms. However communal area ie. Accommodation stairs and hallway needs attention. Parking can be an issue as anyone can park in pub carpark for free, just to go to the beach for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely, staff were very helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room which had an amazing view overlooking the sea as got a free upgrade on arrival. Friendly staff who made us feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, nice food and a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple of days staying at the ship very dog friendly very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all fine. A very small room ( I had booked a standard) and the tiny bathroom needed a bit of TLC but it's a lovely location. Staff were friendly and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay

What a fantastic place to stay right next to the sea, with ample parking, lovely room, big bed, warm and very comfortable. Every member of staff was pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room overlooking the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Village

The food was very good and Mundelsey is a very nice place. The Ship Inn is right by the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable, everything you could want for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb!

Room was immaculate and the bed was really comfortable. The view over the sea was superb. We also ate dinner and breakfast and the food / service was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Watch the ships go out, lovely place

Great find right on the cliff edge, huge beer garden, lovely food and friendly staff. The room was comfy and clean. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful despite the weather. Fabulous spot for the beach and dog walking. Cannot recall a friendlier staff not just to us but to our canine companion who was very nervous of other dogs but was given unstinting patience and attention. Parking excellent. Food was delicious if over-generous in portions!
View from the the Inn's garden
Beach allows dogs from Oct-April
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery. We were upgraded to a room with a seaview.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pub with rooms. Rooms are quirky and individual and very comfortable. I was in a cozy double, which looked out over the road and the picnic area of the ‘posh’ chip shop; this was not an issue apart from no net curtain which meant I either had to close the blind and be in dark or creep around - needs to be rectified please
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location, nice staff. Far too many dogs for me though. It says ‘dog friendly’ so fair enough, but this was on another level and in every dining and accommodation area. It was very busy and almost every customer had a dog. Dogs with their faces resting on tables next to their owner’s plate… You have to be a dog person to enjoy this I think.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A brilliant dog friendly place to stay

Having recently got a second dog we wanted to trial a dog friendly hotel and see how well they behaved and how well we coped. We were pleasantly surprised at how well behaved both dogs were. We were very happy with the hotel staff who were all friendly, courteous and helpful. The hotel is perfectly located next to the beach access. We had a king size room and it was huge with a vast bathroom too. Plenty of room for us all to enjoy. We ate both Sunday dinner and breakfast during our stay and the food was delicious. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful individual room. Not standard soleless room. Beautiful seaview from room. Restaurant was extremely helpful by making me a vegetarian, gluten free salad with assorted cheeses and new potatoes. This was not on the standard menu, but very tasty. A very good experience and would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Dog friendly on the beach

We arrived at the Ship on quite a grey day, but the welcome from the staff soon cheered us up. We chose the ship because it was dog friendly and isn't it just every other person had a dog with them and you can take them anywhere. Our room was at the back with wonderful views over the sea. A ramp leads down to the beach. The room was a nice double with ensuite shower etc. Rooms not massive but this is av ery old building so it was as we expected. Breakfast is served between 0900 and 1000 in the restaurant area. Staff were great fussing the dogs a good well stocked bar wherte you can also eat if so inclined though we always used the dinningroom. Fish and chip shop in the carpark if you want to use that. All in all a gtreat experience and we will be looking to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at The Ship Inn.. The staff are so welcoming, and efficient. Room clean, bed comfy, fan in the room was needed as it was so hot. Situated overlooking the beach with plenty of seating outside, a small children's play area. And dogs welcome. Food, especially the calamari, and the cheeseboard was very good. He choice of beers also good.. We stayed in room 8, which is a small room but more than adequate. Bottled water, biscuits, teas and coffee.. The only drawback was the shower cubical was very small, if u are above average size u would struggle to move. The other rooms had huge bathrooms. Overall really great, peaceful place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife & I had a very enjoyable stay at the Ship. It was one of the most dog friendly places we’ve been and we will definitely come back. The food was great and portions were big enough for even the hungriest of visitors. The room was super clean and tidy and there was plenty of room for both our do’s beds. Nothing seemed to much trouble for all the staff who looked after us, a solid 5 out of 5 from us. Thank you for making us and our pets so welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, staff and food. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024