Pontins Hemsby, Norfolk, England

Sad but understandable

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

bellazac1971

Comments:

Had a totally unpleasant holiday here which resulted in a full refund. Had the potential to be a lovely site as it is in a beautiful area and on the door step of lovely countryside and attractions. Obviously sorry to see 50 people lose their... read more

Advice:

Norfolk itself is a lovely place. Great beaches and good weather.

Activities:

Bewilderwood - a tree based fairy activity . Little ones loved it.

Good for:

Beach 

RIP PONTINS HEMSBY & BRIXAM

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Colin01

Comments:

Reviews for BOTH of these Pontins sites are really bad and I am sure they certainly helped to the Chain closing both camps at Hemsby & Brixham leaving many un-employed and ruining familys chances of a CHEAP get away in 2009 onwards....
Yes I... read more

Advice:

Hemsby is GREAT and that is why we bought a Caravan there

Activities:

happy hemsby holidays

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

snopony

Comments:

Im so sad the Pontins has closed at Hemsby. My family had many happy years there, and the weather was usually kind to us. Shame on Pontins for not doing more to improve the standards. Hemsby is a wonderful place for families don't be put off by the bad... read more

Advice:

check out louis tussards- its so bad its good!!!!

Activities:

Visit Hemsby and Great Yarmouth its great for children

Good for:

Beach 

we loved it

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

natalierose

Comments:

we took out a car on finance and were given a free weekend at hemsby.
they were very accomodating towards my autistic son and moved us to a closer appartment free of charge so we could be closer to the attractions.
i found the staff very... read more

Advice:

a lovely place to visit

Activities:

the broads

the lnew yr party

Overall Rating:

4/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

flash gordon

Comments:

i went for the new yr and upgraded to club. i was very dissapointed when myself and the kids walked in as 1 of the children replied its the same as a classic. i was amazed to see the outlay of the chalet was very identical of which the only... read more

Advice:

nothing at all as its gone now

Activities:

the beach

Final Curtain

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2009

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

howardevansgb

Comments:

AS a visitor recently who had a terrible time i thought this would be of interest to fellow vistors i do however feel sorry for the staff.
Pontins to close Hemsby holiday centre
Wednesday, 07 Jan 2009 12:25
End of an era at Hemsby read more

horrendous

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2008

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

hubbs

Comments:

We had the misfortune to spend new years eve at Hemsby. Never never never again. The chalet was filthy. Bearing in mind that we had upgraded to Club, I dread to think what the basic ones were like. I couldnt believe my eyes when going for an early... read more

Advice:

Never never go there

Activities:

Restaurants? What restaurants

woop loved it! gone but not forgotton !

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

hanas_ewoop

Comments:

i had the best ever tym here at xmas weve come nearly every year and our family have a great time every year.
the bluecoats are fantastic they put everything they have into it and are absolutley amazing.
im so sad to see it go but i wish all... read more

Good for:

Beach 

family holiday to remember

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

kermit.1974

Comments:

Do not go to Pontins if you want high quality. The price tells it all, its half the price of Butlins and usually under £100 for a 3/4night break. It is not Disneyworld.
Of course the rooms could do with new carpets to get rid of the 20year old... read more

Good for:

Beach 

filth

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

rick@rjrelec.fsnet.co.uk

Comments:

we just returned from the break from hell.the first apartment we entered we were hit by the most awful smell and filth, the second apartment was filthy but didnt smell . we had to keep shoes on all the time and after having a shower you felt dirtier... read more

security

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

bobbob

Comments:

the site was overun with "travellers" security was not able to cope, or willing to confront problems, curtailed holiday.

Advice:

do not go to hemsby at xmas

Activities:

Good for:

Beach 

Pontins Hemsby.

Overall Rating:

6/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

hemsby

Comments:

Prior to going on holiday for the first time ever I read a holiday review website (this one) and thought with all the low scores I saw that maybe it was not going to be any good.
However having come back after having one of the best most relaxing... read more

[--] Hole

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2008

Tour Operator:

The Sun Paper

Submitted By:

Mr N Jay

Comments:

What a dump!!!!!!!!
It may of been cheap to book but they are quite right that you only get what you pay for. Even so I think we deserved better than this crap hole.
The stinking Queen Vic "pub" was only out stunk by the stinking... read more

congrats hemsby blues you do a great job

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

bebbybyrne

Comments:

Id just like to add a positive review about this centre it doesnt deserve all these bad reviews my kids love it the bluecoats the entertainment, the competitions too. they work so very hard and shouldnt have to put up with the general abuse that they... read more

After holidaying every year at...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2008

Tour Operator:

sun tokens

Submitted By:

Mrs S Stevens

Comments:

After holidaying every year at pontins hemsby as a child i decided thios year to take my own 2 kids there for the week. We arrived at 4pm were given our keys, upon entering our chalet someone was in bed and there possessions everywhere. We were then... read more