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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" Sad but understandable "

Submitted By: bellazac1971
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 

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

" RIP PONTINS HEMSBY & BRIXAM "

Submitted By: Colin01
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:

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" happy hemsby holidays "

Submitted By: snopony
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 

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

" we loved it "

Submitted By: natalierose
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

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

" the lnew yr party "

Submitted By: flash gordon
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

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  • User Rating:
    4 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Dec 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Final Curtain "

Submitted By: howardevansgb
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

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jan 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" horrendous "

Submitted By: hubbs
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

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Dec 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" woop loved it! gone but not forgotton ! "

Submitted By: hanas_ewoop
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 

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

" family holiday to remember "

Submitted By: kermit.1974
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 

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

" filth "

Submitted By: rick@rjrelec.fsnet.co.uk
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

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

" security "

Submitted By: bobbob
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 

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

" Pontins Hemsby. "

Submitted By: hemsby
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

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" [--] Hole "

Submitted By: Mr N Jay
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

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:The Sun Paper

" congrats hemsby blues you do a great job "

Submitted By: bebbybyrne
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

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

" After holidaying every year at... "

Submitted By: Mrs S Stevens
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

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:sun tokens
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