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The Gables

Hunstanton , 28 Austin Street (Show on Map)

8.8

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsThe Gables is a charming guest house that offers a fantastic location just a few minutes' walk from the beach and town centre. Guests have praised the hotel's prime location, peaceful atmosphere and sea views from some rooms. The breakfast options available were well-received with guests enjoying the continental-style breakfast and fresh fruit. The rooms are tastefully decorated, spacious and clean with comfortable beds and breathtaking ocean views. The staff at The Gables have received an abundance of praise with guests describing them as lovely, pleasant, friendly and accommodating. The hotel's cleanliness has also been repeatedly praised with guests appreciating the Covid-safe measures in place. While the WiFi has a mixed reputation, most guests feel that the occasional struggle to maintain a connection did not detract from their overall enjoyment of their stay. Overall, The Gables is a lovely and welcoming place that provides guests with a clean, comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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Romantic Guest House

Guest House for Adults Only,

Small Guest House

Room Types

Double Room with Balcony This room has a south-facing external balcony with table and chairs from which you can look over Boston Square to the sea.

Twin Room A well-appointed twin room with large bay window with partial sea view, as well as Edwardian feature fireplace.

King Room with Sea View A large king-size bedroom with fantastic views across the sea to Boston and Skegness.

Double Room with Garden View A large double or twin room with bay window, chaise lounge, and view over Boston Square to the sea.

Single Room with Balcony The single room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a balcony with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower.

Standard Double or Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, a quiet street view, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Large Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a seating area, flat-screen TV, a quiet street view, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Budget Single Room Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This single room has a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, a quiet street view, as well as chocolate for guests.

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Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Location

If you're looking for a fantastic location, The Gables is definitely the place to stay. Guests have raved about the hotel's prime location, just a few minutes' walk from the beach and town centre. You'll enjoy free parking right outside, as well as a peaceful and quiet atmosphere despite being close to everything. Some rooms even offer sea views and balconies to fully take advantage of the beautiful surroundings. You're within walking distance of shops, restaurants, cafes and the seafront, making it the perfect location for exploring the coastal town of Hunstanton.

Breakfast

Guests of 'The Gables' were overall pleased with the breakfast options available, despite some restrictions due to Covid-19. The hotel offered a continental-style breakfast with fresh fruit, juices, pastries and cereal bars for guests to help themselves to, all included in the room charge. Some guests enjoyed taking their breakfast to their rooms or to the balcony, while others received a complimentary breakfast voucher for a local cafe. Although some were disappointed that there was no cooked breakfast available, the pick and mix style breakfast was praised as exceptional and a nice touch. While Covid-19 restrictions meant that breakfast couldn't be offered in some cases, guests appreciated the fruit and snacks available instead. Some guests were disappointed that breakfast wasn't included, but overall the breakfast options provided were well-received.

Rooms

The Gables is a beautiful guest house that offers lovely rooms with spectacular sea views. The rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard. They are very clean, comfortable and spacious, making them perfect for relaxing during your stay. Some rooms even have balconies, providing you with the perfect spot to enjoy the sea air and sunshine. The owners are warm and friendly and they provide a lovely greeting to their guests. The property is very clean and well-maintained, ensuring that guests feel safe and secure. However, some guests have noted that some rooms could use a decor refresh and the bathrooms may feel cramped. Nonetheless, the overall experience at The Gables is delightful with ample tea and coffee facilities, comfy beds and breathtaking ocean views.

Beds

If you're looking for a hotel with comfortable beds, The Gables might just be the perfect choice for you. The beautifully decorated rooms are perfect for a good night's sleep with a lovely new bed that guests found to be very comfortable. The rooms are spacious and clean with all facilities catered for, including clean fresh towels, complimentary toiletries and coffee and tea in abundance. Some guests did find the beds a bit too soft or firm and a few thought the pillows and towels were hard. However, on the whole, the beds were described as comfy and very comfortable with some guests even saying they were amazing. The owner of the hotel was praised for being very nice, adding to the overall positive experience.

Cleanliness

Guests who have stayed at 'The Gables' have repeatedly praised the hotel's cleanliness. Many reviewers have noted that their rooms were spotless and beautifully decorated. The staff pay great attention to detail and guests appreciate the clean, fresh towels and complimentary toiletries provided. Furthermore, guests have also complimented the hotel's Covid-safe measures and how well-up with the cleaning the hotel is as a result of it. In addition to the cleanliness, reviewers have also highlighted other positive aspects of their stay, such as the exceptional breakfast, friendly hosts and convenient location. The hotel also boasts great views and some rooms have balconies overlooking the sea. Overall, the Gables is a lovely and welcoming place that provides guests with a clean and comfortable stay.

Staff

The staff at The Gables hotel have received an abundance of praise from guests with many describing the owner, Linda, as lovely, pleasant, friendly and welcoming. Guests have been impressed with Linda's warm and accommodating nature, noting that nothing was too much trouble for her. Many guests have highlighted Linda's excellent service with some commenting on her helpfulness and knowledge. The staff at The Gables have been described as polite, accommodating and approachable. Guests have also appreciated the friendly family atmosphere and have enjoyed the company of the resident cat. Overall, the staff at The Gables have made guests feel welcome, safe and well looked after.

Wi-Fi

When it comes to WiFi, The Gables has a bit of a mixed reputation according to guest reviews. While some report poor signals in their rooms or difficulty connecting, others note that better WiFi is available in the guest lounge. There were also reports of hit and miss connections with both WiFi and TV in some parts of the hotel. However, despite the occasional struggle to maintain a connection, most guests feel that the WiFi issues did not detract from their overall enjoyment of their stay at The Gables.

No, The Gables doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Gables.

No, The Gables doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at The Gables.

No, The Gables doesn't have a gym.

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