Links Country Park 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.
It is worth booking if you want a quiet base near the beach and golf course with a pool, gym and free parking. Be aware that it was the priciest and lowest-scored of our three Cromer picks for the reference dates, so compare before you commit.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Cromer. It suits golfers, families and travellers with a car who want a quiet setting outside the town. Family rooms, free parking, a pool, a gym, a garden and a terrace are listed. Pets are listed as accepted too.
Skip it if you want to walk into Cromer for dinner each night, or if breakfast service matters a lot. It sits in West Runton, and some guests complain about the breakfast setup. It also had the lowest score of our three picks.
Location and getting around
The address is Sandy Lane, West Runton, and the location score is 9.1. Guests describe a quiet setting near the beach, the train station and the golf course, with easy access to Cromer.
Cromer Lighthouse is about 4.8 km away, roughly 60 minutes on foot. Baconsthorpe Castle is about 7.5 km, around 94 minutes, and Thorpe Market is about 8.6 km, around 108 minutes. All three are far to walk, so plan on public transport, a taxi or your own car. These walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
Guests like the quiet location near the beach, station and golf course. Staff are described as friendly, helpful and professional, with a warm welcome.
Breakfast draws the main complaints. Freshly cooked options are available, but guests mention slow replenishment, dirty crockery and a cramped layout. The listed styles are continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet. We have not assessed room size, noise or renovation condition.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) was €145.72 per night for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. The sample median was €133.47.
Here the comparison is unusual. The Grove Cromer, our Budget pick, was €133.47 with 8.6, and Cromer Country Club, our Luxury pick, was €118.95 with 8.9. Both are 4-star and both were cheaper for those dates. This 3-star hotel was the most expensive of the three.
What you get for the money is a long facility list: free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a fitness centre, a pool, free parking, family rooms, a garden and a terrace. Opening times and fees are not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 eligible hotels were compared in Cromer, so every eligible property made the list. Within that small field, this one placed in the Best Value slot based on its score, review count and price. Prices in a small sample move a lot, so today's order may differ.
Before you book
Compare today's prices for all three picks, since this one was the most expensive for the reference dates. Check whether breakfast is included and read recent comments on breakfast service. Confirm pool and gym hours, the pet policy and the cancellation terms.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Links Country Park Hotel in Cromer town?
No. It is on Sandy Lane in West Runton. Guests say access to Cromer is easy, and Cromer Lighthouse is about 4.8 km away.
Does it have a pool?
A pool is listed among the facilities. Opening times are not confirmed, so check with the hotel.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €145.72 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed. Confirm availability with the hotel before you arrive.
What do guests dislike?
Mainly breakfast service: slow replenishment, dirty crockery and a cramped layout are mentioned, although freshly cooked options are available.