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Reviews of Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
Ipswich Road, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich, England

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all of it
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Greg on 13 May 2024
Thank you for your wonderful 10 out 10 review; we look forward to welcoming you back to Dunston Hall Hotel again soon.Kindest regards,Greg

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 24 Apr 2024
Hello Noel, Thank you for your 5 out of 5, we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Katy

10/10 Excellent

M-Kraft

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 20 Apr 2024
Hello, Thank you for your review, we are delighted you had a great stay and a amazing breakfast with us. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in a wonderful setting. After a pleasant check in experience we were disappointed to find one of the bedside lamps wasn’t working so had to pack up our room and move to another. The young lad who brought out new room keys was very helpful and took our cases to our new room. Our breakfast was very good, plentiful and tasty. I ordered some poached eggs and they were perfectly poached and very fresh. The staff were exceptionally helpful right across the different hotel departments from reception, restaurant to chambermaids.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 17 Apr 2024
Hello Angela, It's wonderful to hear about your positive experiences at the hotel, from the pleasant check-in process to the delicious breakfast. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad that despite the initial hiccup with the bedside lamp, our team swiftly resolved the issue and ensured a smooth transition to a new room. Your kind words about our staff members across various departments are heartening and will be shared with them for their exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future.Kind regards, Katy

6/10 Okay

Lynnbritt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was shocked there was no room service option at all and no complimentary water in the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Greg on 30 Apr 2024
I apologise for the inconvenience caused by the lack of room service and complimentary water in your room. As a humble service provider, we strive to meet the expectations of our guests, and this oversight is something we will look into addressing. Please feel free to let us know if there is anything else we can do to improve your stay and make your experience more comfortable. We value your feedback and will use it to enhance our offerings moving forward.

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a fantastic stay and will definitely be returning. All the staff were great with our SEN children.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Katy Greahead on 12 Apr 2024
Hello Jane, Thank you for your review, we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 10 Apr 2024
Hello David, Thank you for your review, we look forward to seeing you again.Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Paul, Norwich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 10 Apr 2024
Hello Paul, Thank you for your review, we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Katy

4/10 Poor

Izabella

Travelled with partner
Quiet with lots of parking. Far far too many dogs, which I'm allergic to. They were in the bar area and in the restaurant. The bedroom smelt doggy. 2 people in 1 room given 1 bath towel and 2 hand towel had to ask in reception for more. 45 minute wait for dinner after ordering. No hot water from 5.30 pm and still none when we left, you had to go to the leisure centre for a shower in the evening and again in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 31 Mar 2024
Hello Izbella, I'm truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve and provide the best service possible. Rest assured, we will address these issues with urgency and work towards ensuring a more pleasant stay for our guests in the future. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

CARA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, absolutely lovely surrounding area! Very lovely staff. Only issue was that the pool was not open as per their opening hours but other than that incredible stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Dean S on 2 Apr 2024
Hello,Thank you for your kind words about the property and the surrounding area. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the pool not being open as per the scheduled hours. Your feedback helps us improve our services, and we will address this issue promptly to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to let us know.Regards,Dean S

8/10 Good

David, Brighouse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 31 Mar 2024
Hello David, Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Katy

6/10 Okay

Glen

Travelled with partner
Nice presentation property food not up to much
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 22 Mar 2024
Hello Glen, Thank you for your review. we look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards,katy

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely venue and well maintained, much busier than I had expected at the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 20 Mar 2024
Hello Phil, Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your feedback.Kind regards, Katy

6/10 Okay

Suzy

Travelled with family
Beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 13 Mar 2024
Hello Suzy, Thank you for your review. Kind regards, Katy

6/10 Okay

Steve, Beaconsfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A fantastic property in a great location. Pity it needs a bit of TLC as feels a little run down. Disappointed to be told the bar finished serving food at 6pm when we planned to spend the evening there with friends but went into Norwich instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Greg Hacon on 12 Mar 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience at the property. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously strive to improve and provide the best service possible. We appreciate your understanding and hope for another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful as they helped with the organisation for my son’s 21st Birthday celebrations. However there was just one let down, we had to wait over an hour for our food to come and then missed one of our guests altogether. The staff couldn’t apologise enough and I’m aware these things happen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

The staff were very good any requests were soon attended too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Dean S on 27 Feb 2024
Hello,It's wonderful to hear that the staff were attentive to your requests! Providing excellent service is always our top priority. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!Regards,Dean S

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wry good value for money spa facilities were excellent, room dated but had everything and was very clean staff very helpful and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 23 Feb 2024
Hell Anne, Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments.We look forward to seeing you again soon.Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slow check-in, noisy neighbours…
The hotel is nice overall, how the check-in process was a bit slow with a large queue formed at the lobby area. Instead of scaling up the check in staff it seemed to go from 2 to 1 person and back 2 when they realised the size of the queue. Room was comfortable, comfy bed but very hot. The windows don’t open very far so made little difference to the overall temperature. Noise is a problem with very little sounding proofing between rooms. I was kept awake most of the night by neighbours having loud sex. The breakfast in the morning was lovely and of a very good quality. I didn’t make use of the facilities onsite such as the pool and gym, spa but it looked very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 21 Feb 2024
Hello Malcolm,I appreciate you sharing your experience with us, your feedback is invaluable for us to improve. It's wonderful to hear that you found the breakfast lovely and of good quality. I'm sorry to learn about the challenges you faced during your stay, particularly with the slow check-in process and noise issues in the room. We will definitely take this into consideration to enhance our services and make necessary improvements for a better guest experience in the future. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The good, bad and ugly
Dunston Hall is lovely, staff equally so it’s just missing that certain something that would make it awesome…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 21 Feb 2024
Hello Glenn,It's wonderful to hear that you found Dunston Hall lovely and the staff equally welcoming. Your feedback is truly valuable to us as we are always looking for ways to enhance our guests' experiences. We appreciate your thoughts and look forward to serving you better in the future. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We booked this weekend after a great visit back in 2020. Not sure we will visit again, had to move rooms at the start due to not being clean and broken windows, and the pool was dirty and cold. Rooms could do with a refresh and repair in parts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 21 Feb 2024
Hello,I'm truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We deeply apologise for the inconveniences you faced during your stay and assure you that we will address these issues promptly. Please feel free to reach out if there's anything else we can do to make amends or assist you further. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a better experience should you choose to visit again in the future.Kind regards, Katy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 21 Feb 2024
Hello, Thank you for your review.Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 21 Feb 2024
Hello Catherine, Thank you for your review.Kind regards, Katy

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Never stayed here before, always thought it was quite up market. We booked for a weekend away and unfortunately wasnt that impressed. The room was dusty, and in need of being modernised. Evening dinner in the restaurant was awful. The mixed grill wasnt available so the steak was the next choice, it was like chewing rubber bands. We did get it taken off the bill. Weve eaten many places but this just wasnt worth the money. Shpuld have read the reviews first!! The waiting staff were allvery lovely. Breakfast however was really good and staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Dean S on 20 Feb 2024
Hello,I'm truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during your recent stay. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We will definitely take your comments on board and work towards improving the areas that fell short of your expectations. It's heartening to know that you found some aspects enjoyable, such as the breakfast and the lovely waiting staff. Should you decide to give us another chance in the future, we will strive to provide you with a much-improved experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.Regards,Dean S

2/10 Terrible

sagar

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Dean S on 20 Feb 2024
Hello,I am sorry that you had a disappointing stay with us. I hope that you made the Hotel aware, in order that we were able to rectify any issues that you had.Regards,Dean S

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 15 Feb 2024
Hello Mark, Thank you for your reveiw.Kind regards, Katy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Dean S on 13 Feb 2024
Hello,Thank you for scoring us 10 out of 10 on your recent review.I hope we'll get to see you again soon.Regards,Dean S

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit dissapointed
I was looking forward to this stay as a few of my friends had raved about it. I was a little dissapointed tbh, very dificult to speak to anyone at the hotel as everything is handled through a central booking team & they didn't seem very knowledgeable about the hotel. Any email correcspondence it done through the Hotels.com messaging system which is a 'no reply' so any follow up needed was pretty much impossible. The hotel itself is lovely, lots of very nice period features, especially the bar areas with lovely features including chandeliers etc. except for the dining room which I have to say resembled a works canteen & had very little atmosphere (they didn't even have music playing in the background) & although the food was excellent, it took far too long to arrive (I think they had too few staff for the number of guests eating). The staff were very friendly & apologetic for the delays & couldn't do enough for you. Overall, a nice stay just not as wonderful as I was expecting
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Greg on 6 Feb 2024
Dear Shaun,We appreciate your feedback and are genuinely sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your stay. We understand how important it is to have efficient communication channels and knowledgeable staff to enhance your experience. We will definitely take note of your concerns regarding the central booking team and the email correspondence system. Your comments about the hotel's beautiful period features, especially in the bar areas, are heartwarming. We value your input and will strive to improve these areas for future guests. If there's anything else you'd like to share or if we can assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out.

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good apart from the bad smell in room from toilet room61
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 4 Feb 2024
Hello Wendy, Thank you for your lovely 8 out of 10 star review, we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards Katy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at dunston hall as I attended a friends wedding. Fantastic day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 4 Feb 2024
Hello Daniel, Thank you so much for you 5 out of 5 review, we really appreciate you score, we look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Katy

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 4 Feb 2024
Hello Chelsea, Thank you for your review, we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 1 Feb 2024
Hello David, Thank you for your score review. We look forward to welcoming you back again.Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a good experience
Beautiful building in a lovely location and copious parking. Room was spacious, immaculately clean and comfortable. The bar was snug and welcoming. The restaurant had quite good food but was very large and lacked ambience (1980s-like decor albeit in very good condition). Service was also a little poor. This wasn't due to a lack of effort on the part of the waiting staff, but a large coach party that left them overstretched. Despite these issues we both said we'd happily stay there again if we find ourselves in that part of Norfolk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 31 Jan 2024
Hello Phillip,Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback on your recent stay. We truly appreciate your kind words about the beautiful building, lovely location, and ample parking. It's delightful to hear that you found the room spacious, immaculately clean, and comfortable. We're also glad to know that the bar provided a snug and welcoming atmosphere.We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the restaurant's size and decor. Your feedback regarding the ambience is duly noted, as well as the mention of service being affected by a large coach party. We understand how this could have impacted your overall experience.Despite these issues, we are grateful to hear that you both would be willing to stay with us again if circumstances bring you back to Norfolk. Your support means a lot to us, and we will certainly take your feedback into consideration to improve our services in the future.Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a lovely break and the hotel was clean and staff were good, the room nice very clean but in places could have done with a revamp as the fittings were getting on a bit… these aren’t period features obviously as in bathroom fittings and furniture.. would recommend staying there though
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Greg on 23 Jan 2024
Dear Richard,Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent break at the hotel. We appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness and the helpfulness of our staff. Your observation about the room fittings is duly noted, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We continuously strive to improve our facilities, and your valuable input will be considered in our future renovations. We are glad to know that despite this, you would still recommend staying at our hotel. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to let us know.Kindest regards,Greg

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about the place and the food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Dean S on 16 Jan 2024
Hello,Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything about the place, including the excellent food. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please let us know.Regards,Dean S

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Reasonable stay, beautiful setting but hotel is looking a little tired. Restaurant overpriced. Superb breakfast and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Dean S on 15 Jan 2024
Hello,Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your kind words about your stay, beautiful setting, and friendly staff. We apologize if the hotel appeared a little tired and if you found the restaurant to be overpriced. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously strive to improve our offerings and provide our guests with an exceptional experience. We are glad that you enjoyed the superb breakfast, and we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back in the future. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to let us know.Regards,Dean S

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff on reception made the stay even better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Katy Greathead on 4 Feb 2024
Hello Scott, Thank you for your incredible 10 out of 10 review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Dean S on 15 Jan 2024
Hello,Thank you for reviewing us. I hope you had a great stay and that we'll get to see you again soon.Regards,Dean S

8/10 Good

F

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Katy Greathead on 4 Jan 2024
Hello, Thank you for your 8 out of 10 review.Kind regards, Katy

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay
Fabulous spa break in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Katy Greathead on 1 Jan 2024
Hello Ruth, Thank you for your review, we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Katy Greathead on 29 Dec 2023
Hello John, Thank you for you review. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Dean S on 16 Jan 2024
Hello,Thank you for rating us. I hope we'll get to see you again soon.Regards,Dean S

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Katy Greathead on 27 Dec 2023
Hello Inga, Thank you for your review, I am delighted you had a lovely time. We look forward too see you again. Kind regards,Katy

10/10 Excellent

Zoey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Katy Greathead on 23 Dec 2023
Hello Zoey, Thank you for your review. Kind regards,Katy

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip
Excellent hotel lovely building couldn't fault it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Greg on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you for your kind words about the hotel! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience and found the building to be lovely. It's always our goal to provide excellent service and create a memorable stay for our guests. If there's anything else we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel but menu in restaurant could be better
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Greg on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you for your feedback and for acknowledging the positive aspects of our hotel. We appreciate your input regarding the menu in our restaurant. We strive to continuously improve and provide a better experience for our guests. Your comment will be taken into consideration as we review and enhance our culinary offerings. If you have any specific suggestions or preferences, please feel free to share them with us so that we can better cater to your needs in the future.

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Katy Greathead on 13 Dec 2023
Hello Catherine, Thank you for your review. Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Kriss

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Katy Greathead on 10 Dec 2023
Hello Kriss, Thank you for your review.We look forward to seeing you again.Kind regards, Katy

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay, nice and quiet. Lovely old building, they give a leaflet on tge history but, it does not go into enough depth. Breakfast was extremely good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Dean S on 5 Dec 2023
Hello,Thank you for your review. I hope we get to see you again soon.Regards,Dean S