Pontins Hemsby, Norfolk, England

Hotel Information

User Rating:
4.5 / 10
(86 User Reviews)

Hotel Description:

Just a short drive from the peaceful waterways of the Norfolk Broads, the charming little seaside village of Hemsby offers quiet golden beaches, a host of attractive buildings, a funfair, bingo, swimming pools, children's play areas*, supermarkets, gift shops, restaurants and a wide choice of top class evening entertainment.
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Pontins Hemsby Holiday Reviews

Pontins Hemsby Reviews

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" Me and my family went to Pontins... "

Submitted By: Mrs M Abraham
Me and my family went to Pontins Hemsby and had a great time! After reading the reviews on here i was getting pretty scared! but once we got there we had a great time! We were checked in very quickly and arrived to a welcome pack of tea and coffee and... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Me and my family ventured to Pontins... "

Submitted By: Miss D Bradley
Me and my family ventured to Pontins Hemsby in August 2008 and had a fantastic time.

I never usually write on these boards but I felt I had to in regards to the bluecoats being called 'rejects.'
Like many people say here I believe they... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Select

" After reading the reviews on here, I... "

Submitted By: Mr M Bandy
After reading the reviews on here, I have to say that we were nervous as we drove to Hemsby from our Northamptonshire base, with myself & the wife expecting an absolute flea-pit! We were booked Fri-Mon on a Sun deal, staying in Budget... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" I am writing to complain about the... "

Submitted By: Mr J McElvaine
I am writing to complain about the accommodation provided for my family and me from
the 22nd to 29th August 2008.


My family and I were so looking forward to our holiday, but when we arrived at our holiday destination we were... read more

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  • User Rating:
    2 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Sun Newspaper

" I was actually pleasantly surprised... "

Submitted By: Miss C Cullum
I was actually pleasantly surprised by Pontins Hemsby. I've never been before, I was dragged along last minute and was expecting the week to be total torture but it wasn't too bad. My first thoughts where “god this is tacky” but actually I had a... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" The Room Was Discusting And Smelt of... "

Submitted By: Miss H Beard
The Room Was Discusting And Smelt of Mould,The Bed Sheets Smelts And Had A 16 Month Old Baby With Me Which i did not Want Her In This Room So i Made A Complaint For Someone To Clean It Again Or Move us.They Can Straight away And Cleaned And It Was... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" Agree with everything everyone has... "

Submitted By: Mrs N Wheeler
Agree with everything everyone has said. The place was awful. I would complain to them, but I'm too scared they'll send me some vouchers in compensation and believe me, I wouldn't go back there if someone paid me! A bluecoat said some people stay... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked IndependentlyPONTINS

" Just arrived back from Pontins Hemsby... "

Submitted By: Miss S Stoddart
Just arrived back from Pontins Hemsby and what a nightmare it was! After a 7 hour drive down from Northumberland with 2 small children, arrived at our chalet to find the most dirtiest place imaginable. We had to go to the overpriced shop to stock up... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Pontins direct

" I can honestly say my heart sank as... "

Submitted By: Mrs LR Wattinger
I can honestly say my heart sank as we arrived. Our room was basic to say the least. The carpet was filthy, with visable stains, the sofa bed had mould on it. The cupboard doors on the wardrobe were falling off. The beige bathroom suite was chipped and... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Select

" Having read the reviews on this site... "

Submitted By: Mrs Sewell
Having read the reviews on this site prior to going to Pontins Hemsby, I was a bit apprehensive. However on arrival to our appartment (Budget), I was pleasently supprised. Overall the apartment was fairly clean, however the sofa bed could have done... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Pontins Online Direct

" We have just arrived home from this... "

Submitted By: Mr P Smith
We have just arrived home from this camp earlier today.I can honestly say this place is exactly as I remember it when my parents took us there 35 years ago!The overall holiday was quite good,mainly because we went out all day every day.believe me,the... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Pontins in Hemsby is a dreadful,... "

Submitted By: Mrs A Norris
Pontins in Hemsby is a dreadful, grubby, smelly hellhole. The chalet was filthy and smelly. Thankfully we had a full 7 days of good weather so we managed to stay out of the chalet for most of the daylight hours. The main entertainment hall stinks of... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Accommodation was very basic & in... "

Submitted By: Mr U R BROWN
Accommodation was very basic & in desperate need of an update however it was clean & tidy.
I would like to comment on the senior management of Pontins Hemsby in particular the so called general manager,catering manager &... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Ok, i know some of the people that... "

Submitted By: Miss V Irving
Ok, i know some of the people that have visiting pontins think its a dunmp BUT i dont think it's that bad!
Yes the club apartment we stayed in was a bit dirty and very dated but i thought the entertainment and the staff were fantastic!
Ther... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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