1 / 8The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea
Cromer, Norfolk
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A Cromer inn overlooking the pier, where dogs have their own Doggy Bar, a bed, bowl and welcome pack, and a sausage of their own at breakfast.
Over 250 years old, The Red Lion looks out over Cromer's pier and the sweeping beaches just steps away. Its bar and restaurant keep many original features, there are 12 local real ales and a fine wine selection, and the warmth of this dog friendly hotel reaches the restaurant, where dogs are welcome as well as in the bar and lounge.
Dogs come to stay with you and find their very own bed, bowl and welcome package on arrival, so you can all rest your legs and begin the holiday together. At breakfast your dog gets a sausage too. The fourteen rooms carry no dog labels, and the hotel doesn't mention which suit a dog; a quick question at booking settles it. The rooms come with cosy dressing gowns and a tea tray complete with a homemade scone, and seven of them look across the sea.
The restaurant, the bar and the lounge are all open to dogs, and the Doggy Bar is theirs alone, backed up by bottled doggy drinks that run to Doggy Beer for a thoroughly pampered pooch. The AA Gold Star dining serves Norfolk fare prepared fresh to order with homemade breads, desserts and biscuits, and breakfast draws on local produce, from Tasty Tavern Sausages to locally sourced kippers.
Room 6 is a Sea View Suite with a separate lounge, and Room 7 has a balcony over the sea. For walks with your dog, Cromer Beach, 0.2 miles off by Wildpack's reckoning, has its dog rules set out on our page, so read those first; Felbrigg Hall Estate Circular Walk is 2.4 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls and a welcome pack
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Cromer Beach, 0.2 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Suites
- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Paid parking
- Awards
- AA Gold Star
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Felbrigg Hall Estate Circular Walk (2.4 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Red Lion, Food and Rooms by the Sea?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Cromer Beach, 0.2 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Beach0.2 mi awayCromer Beach
Norfolk
Cromer's famous Blue Flag resort beach has a complete dog ban from 1 May to 30 September on the full promenade stretch, making it best visited with dogs outside the summer season.
Beach1.5 mi awayEast Runton Beach
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A sandy beach west of Cromer with limited seasonal restrictions from 1 May to 30 September and excellent connections to the Norfolk Coast Path for clifftop walking.
Beach1.8 mi awayOverstrand Beach
Norfolk
A quiet, sandy dog friendly beach just east of Cromer with seasonal restrictions near the promenade from 1 May to 30 September, and excellent clifftop walking year-round.
Beach2.1 mi awayWest Runton Beach
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A quieter, characterful beach with good coastal path connections, ideal for dogs that enjoy exploring rather than sprinting.
Walk2.4 mi awayFelbrigg Hall Estate Circular Walk
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A rolling National Trust estate of parkland, beechwoods and a hidden lake that is as dog friendly as it is pretty.
Beach3.8 mi awaySheringham Beach (East Promenade)
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A reliable year-round beach that rewards a relaxed pace, particularly for those who want easy access to facilities alongside their walk.
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