The Maids Head Hotel

4.0 star property

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Dining
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Courtyard
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Tombland, Norwich, England, NR3 1LB
  • Place, Norwich Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwich Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwich Theatre Royal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Dog Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Dog Friendly Executive Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Maids Head Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, free use of bicycles, and concierge services.
The Maids Head Hotel offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Maids Head Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Norfolk Broads. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the central location
  • Steps from Tombland and Elm Hill
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Maids Head Hotel also features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Norwich hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
WinePress at Wensum - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • WinePress at Wensum

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1287
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Maids Head Hotel Norwich
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The Maids Head Hotel Hotel Norwich

The Maids Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a really lovely hotel in a great location, nice breakfast and nice decor and well maintained rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room nice staff great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice & comfortable, staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, pleasant quiet vibe, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in great location, staff very helpful and clean and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quick and friendly check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff, great breakfast, quiet rooms and a great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, located in a lovely part of Norwich. Hotel was beautiful and the room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel in an excellent location for the city centre! We stayed in the Surlingham junior suite and the room was big and so full of character we absolutely loved it! The staff were so friendly and helpful and we would totally recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was nice and warm and clean, and very quiet in the evening as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eight of us stayed for three nights. The hotel was great: - Ideally located for visiting central Norwich - Staff were friendly and helpful - An old established hotel full of character - Rooms updated and clean - Good restaurant and bar
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok hotel in Norwich. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well appointed and very clean with all staff friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Summar

Great and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room, great location and great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless, great location would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff, spotless and extremely comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Alexander

Great stay, comfortable and clean, friendly polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and clean and the staff helpful and friendly . I would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lovely Christmassy vibes in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for the price. Lovely facilities and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was top drawer. The staff are always so pleasant and helpful. The rooms and hotel in general always immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely lovely hotel. Clean, well equipped rooms. Comfortable bed in roomy atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful. Great location. Easy walk to many things to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026