Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Home by the Sea in Great Yarmouth
The Furzedown Hotel in Great Yarmouth has been owned and managed by the Garrod family for over 60 years. We provide a warm welcome to all visitors, maintaining a friendly atmosphere open Tuesday to Sunday year-round. Our guests consistently return due to our commitment to comfort and hospitality. Located on the seafront with excellent views, we offer easy access to local attractions including the town centre, Golden Mile, Venetian Waterways, and Norfolk Broads. Our 30 en-suite rooms cater to single travellers, couples, and families.Garrods Bar & Restaurant serves international cuisine with a 10% discount for direct hotel guests. We specialise in hosting weddings, corporate events, and private functions for up to 200 guests. Our experienced team ensures every event receives meticulous attention to detail. With free parking, Wi-Fi, and a non-refundable booking fee of 50 per person, we combine traditional hospitality with modern amenities. Our breakfast service accommodates dietary requirements and offers flexible options from 7:30am daily.
Services
Accommodation
Restaurant
Functions
Weddings
Catering
Bar
Wines
Cocktails
Gallery
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 60 years of family hospitality expertise in Great Yarmouth
- Our seafront location provides stunning views and easy coastal access
- Hotel guests receive 10% dining discount at Garrods Restaurant
- We host weddings, conferences and private events for up to 200 guests
- Direct proximity to Venetian Waterways, Norfolk Broads and town centre
Services
Accommodation
Our 30 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms offer comfortable stays for single travellers, couples, and families. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, direct dial phones, and tea-making facilities. Located on Great Yarmouth's seafront with views of the Venetian Waterways, our accommodation combines traditional charm with modern amenities. Guests booking directly receive a 10% discount on their first meal at Garrods Restaurant.
Garrods Restaurant
Our on-site la carte restaurant serves international cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Open Tuesday to Sunday with extended Monday hours during summer, it offers a diverse menu including full English breakfasts, vegetarian options, and special dietary accommodations. Hotel guests enjoy a 10% discount on their first meal, with a wine list and cocktail menu complementing our culinary offerings.
Functions
We provide fully catered function facilities for up to 200 guests, ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Our experienced team offers menu customization, wine pairing, and event planning support. The package includes VAT with no additional charges, and we welcome viewings by appointment with Paul Garrod.
Weddings
Our venue specializes in wedding receptions with seating for 80 guests or buffet-style events for 120. We offer tailored wedding menus, flexible decoration options, and professional service from our family team. The package includes venue hire, catering, and coordination support, with special arrangements available for disco and guest accommodations.
Catering
Our catering service provides high-quality food and beverage options for events both within and beyond our premises. Using only the finest fresh ingredients, we offer customizable menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner events. The service includes dietary requirement accommodations and professional service staff for functions held at our venue or other locations.
Questions
How do I book a room at Furzedown Hotel?
Book directly through our website or contact us at 01493 844138. A non-refundable booking fee of £50 per person is required, with full payment upon arrival.
Does the hotel offer dining discounts for guests?
Yes, hotel guests who book directly receive a 10% discount on their first meal at Garrods Bar & Restaurant.
Can I host a large event at Furzedown Hotel?
We offer function facilities for up to 200 guests, suitable for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations with fully catered options available.
What amenities are included in the rooms?
All 30 en-suite rooms include flat-screen TVs, direct dial phones, tea-making facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi with free on-site parking available.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with dietary requirements?
Yes, our breakfast service accommodates special dietary needs with advance notice, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available.
What nearby attractions are accessible from the hotel?
We're located near the Venetian Waterways, Britannia Pier, and Norfolk Broads, with Great Yarmouth's town centre and Golden Mile within a 10-minute walk.
Reviews (4)
Summer Karin
Dec 17, 2021
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Wonderful hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Amazing buffet food. Very clean, spacious party area with an array of seating areas including dance floor
Julie Hines
Oct 28, 2021
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Warm welcome on arrival. room was spotless lovely comfy beds twin room had two double beds food at the wedding buffet was amazing staff very friendly helpful allowed us to sit in bar area to wait for out lift home the breakfast was so lovely lots on the plate highly recomend staying here I will be back in the spring
Jeff Sivertsen
Oct 17, 2021
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A family run hotel, very friendly and accommodating. Service in the restaurant and bar was excellent, lovely food great price and friendly waitresses. A real pleasure staying at this hotel, totally recommended
Pauline Sheldon
Oct 14, 2021
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The room was clean, the staff were very friendly and nothing was to much effort. The food in the restaurant called Garrods was 1st class, plenty of gluten free and vegan choices. Highly recommend a stay here or just to eat in the restaurant .
