Imperial Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a 4-star seafront-listed base with friendly staff and a strong cooked breakfast at the town's median price. Check the parking situation if you drive a large car, and compare it with our Luxury pick, which cost only slightly more.
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Our Best Value pick for Great Yarmouth suits couples and families who care about service and a proper breakfast. The property lists itself as beachfront and offers family rooms. Guests single out the staff as friendly and attentive.
It is less suited to people arriving in a large vehicle who need guaranteed parking. It is also not the cheapest option in town, so travellers on the tightest budget may prefer our Budget pick.
Location and getting around
You will find it at 13-15 North Drive, in the area the provider rates as the top area of Great Yarmouth. The location score from guests is 9.3 out of 10. Beachfront is among the listed facilities, but the exact layout between hotel and sand is not confirmed, so look at the map before booking if a sea view or direct access matters.
The sights in our data are far. Burgh Castle is about 6.5 km away, roughly 81 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Gariannonum and the Roman fortification at Burgh Castle are about 6.7 km, around 84 minutes. For those, you will need public transport, a taxi or your own car.
What guests say
The average is 8.5 from 663 reviews, placing it joint second of the 3 eligible properties in the sample. Staff come up again and again as welcoming and helpful. Breakfast is the other highlight: cooked to order, with a wide choice and table service.
The main complaint is parking. There are on-site spaces, but guests say they are often full or tight for bigger vehicles. Plan a backup if you arrive late in the day.
Price and how it compares
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €131.15 per night for 2 adults, exactly the sample median. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Palm Court Hotel, was €92.50 a night with a score of 8.0 and 3 stars. The Luxury pick, Prom Hotel, was €134.06 with a score of 8.6 and 4 stars. To be plain about it: on these reference prices the Luxury pick cost under €3 more per night and scored slightly higher. If its price is still that close for your dates, it deserves a look. The Imperial earns its place through its breakfast and staff reviews and its larger review base.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a terrace, free parking, family rooms and air conditioning. Breakfast options listed are continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 eligible properties were compared in Great Yarmouth, so the sample is small. Within it, this hotel balanced a good guest score, 663 reviews and a median price, which is what our Best Value slot looks for. It is not necessarily the cheapest hotel, and the small sample is worth keeping in mind.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Ask about parking if your car is large. The listing is tagged for pets, but conditions are not confirmed, so check with the hotel. Compare today's price against Prom Hotel before you pay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth on the beach?
Beachfront is listed among its facilities. The exact position relative to the sand and any sea views are not confirmed, so check the map and room details.
Does the Imperial Hotel have parking?
Yes, free on-site parking is listed. Guests say it often fills up and can be tight for larger vehicles.
What is breakfast like?
Guests praise a cooked-to-order breakfast with a wide choice and table service. Options include full English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €131.15 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.