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Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8BL
Excellent
Overall rating from 33 reviews

Guest reviews of the The Carlton Manor Hotel

Good
Anonymous (Other) 18 July 2008

Food was brilliant, service not always with a smile though..... check in ok although reception was not manned and took a while for someone to arrive. Check out was ok, but no smile, goodbye or did you enjoy your stay - shame. (97144363)

Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 26 June 2008

I would stay again but would want a better shower and a tuned in tv. And hopefully i can get the internet to work. Otherwise it was a nice hotel. (108062194)

positive comments Lovely Staff. Great menu Very spacious Room
negative comments Tv was not tuned in correctly so the colour was yellow and it couldnt be changed as it was set in a forign language. The food was lovely however, far too many flavours for 1 dish. over complicated a simple dish. The hose on the shower was faulty so a nightmare to use. More water came out of the hose than the shower. Couldnt get my laptop to work. limited conectivity. worked perfectly fine down the road tho.
Excellent
Michael from Higham Ferrers, GB (Solo business traveller) 15 June 2008

Very good (97470181)

positive comments Clean, quiet and reasonably priced
negative comments 7.30 breakfast a little late for guests using hotel when on business
Excellent
Simon from Maple Cross, GB (Young couple) 03 June 2008

A very good hotel representing excellent value for money, everything went very very smoothly from start to finish, and nothing was too much trouble for all of the staff that we met. I would stay again without question. (97662925)

positive comments Friendly staff, big well appointed room in a modern decor, the breakfast was excellent.
negative comments Not really a bad point for such a good hotel, although it's presentation was overall very very good, it did appear a little "scuffed" in the common areas.
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 29 May 2008

A very pleasant stay. Comfortable accommodation, friendly efficient staff and very good food which should be advertised more (97075605)

positive comments very pleasant accommodation
negative comments Needed a little updating and modernisation
Excellent
Osama from London, GB (Group of work colleagues) 22 May 2008

Overall I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, the staff were friendly, efficient, and the food (dinner and breakfast next morning) was good. For the price I would say that The Carlton Manor Hotel is excellent value for money. (97531319)

positive comments The room was a good size and standard. Internet access availability was an advantge.
negative comments The was nowhere in the room to work, had to use my laptop from the bed.
Excellent
Katrina from Harrow, GB (Young couple) 12 March 2008

The Carlton Manor is an absolute treat. From the minute we arrived it was a treat. Pre dinner drinks in the bar with beautiful surroundings, comfortable and relaxed. The real treat was the outstanding home cooked freshly prepared food. Sea bass was excellent. Breakfast was the main highlight, the staff took all care to ensure everything is just a cut above. We will definately go back, even if its just to eat!!! 10/10 (97522409)

positive comments The room was clean and very well appointed. Of a much higher standard than we are usually able to afford.
negative comments Nothing.
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 12 February 2008

No overall comment. (97333815)

positive comments Good location and nice food.
negative comments Shower was faulty and was not fixed after informing staff.
Good
John from LONDON, GB (Mature couple) 31 January 2008

As we only stayed one night we had no opportunity to use the restuarant apart from breakfast, which we enjoyed although the bacon was almost inedible, having said that we did enjoy our weekend. (97755887)

positive comments Large room,and quiet.
Excellent
Carrol from Tilbury, GB (Mature couple) 16 January 2008

An excellent stay, very friendly staff, nice comfortable room, very good food, will come again. (97621903)

positive comments Room was clean, bright and comfortable.
negative comments Room was too hot, too much bedding.
Excellent
Anonymous (Family with older children) 04 January 2008

This hotel is a real find. The rooms are a good size and very comfortable. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the food is excellent. Extremely good value for money. I will definitely return. (97354434)

positive comments Very comfortable well furnished family room.
Excellent
Eleanor from Middlesex, GB (Young couple) 12 December 2007

The hotel was more than I ever expected from a last minute decision and booking over the internet and the staff were all impeccable I cannot say more than that. The only thing I would have liked to see were more pictures of the accomodation but the suprose was very welcome when we arrived, thank you. (97117416)

positive comments The accomodation was fantastic, the web site pictures did not really do the hotel justice. It was beatuiful and the staff were lovely. I would definately recommmend this hotel.
negative comments There was nothing I was paticularly unhappy with except the shower as the temperature could not be reduced, therefore, it could not be used but the bath was lovely and very welcome
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 10 December 2007

I enjoyed my overnight stay. I had a good nights rest after a long drive - too many (more expensive) hotels are noisy or too hot, whereas but my room at the Carlton was quiet and cool. I would definitely stay there again if I return to the area for business. (97631165)

positive comments The bed was comfortable,the room was cool, and there was no noise - I wanted a good nights sleep and got it! The breakfast was also very nice. All for a very competitive price.
Excellent
Andrew from Castleford, GB (Solo business traveller) 06 December 2007

No overall comment. (97612675)

positive comments Good Atmosphere, Clean and comfortable
negative comments Not Applicable
Good
Godfrey from Milford-on-Sea, GB (Mature couple) 05 October 2007

There is not a lot of choice for hotels in the area. The owners have tried to make this hotel comfortable but it seems they ran out of energy and stopped with the littlke extras which would have made our stay first class. (97825089)

positive comments location, staff and food.
negative comments no hanging or storage facilities in bathroom,no place for towels etc window sash broken so window would not stay open without wedge. central heating left on, too hot, toilet seat would not stay in upright position.
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 30 July 2007

It started badly with us being offered a room that had not been properly prepared. We were quite disapointed in view of your mark at 9/10. However it was clean, the food was good and adequate and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We were happier when we left. The telvision in our room was quite small and we didn't find a telvision lounge apart from the bar (97655615)

positive comments We were given a family room because we complained of lack of drawers and privacy.It was very adequate but still lacked privacy
negative comments No net curtains so overlooked even though our view was of the back of the kitchen.
Excellent
John from Northampton, GB (Mature couple) 30 June 2007

Good value hotel with a pleasant bar which has large comfy chairs. Decor was well thought out. Would recommend this hotel to anyone. (99613337)

positive comments Accommodation was very tastefully done. The room was large and the bathroom huge
negative comments Pity the view was of a caravan site (static, so not so bad.
Excellent
John from North Shields, GB (Solo business traveller) 26 June 2007

Really good. Will stay again if price remains good as too far from town and you must take cost of a taxi (14.00) into account. (99952147)

positive comments Good location. Nice hotel.
negative comments Complicated TV. Business people want no hassle getting something to work. There is a digi box etc and you have to work things exactly right to get the TV on.
Excellent
Steve from Cambridge, GB (Mature couple) 13 June 2007

Although we only stayed two nights the hotel provided a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. (99723666)

positive comments Friendly helpful staff, and great food!
negative comments Nothing.
Excellent
valerie from bookham, GB (Group of adult friends) 31 May 2007

We found the hotel very clean, staff friendly & there was everything needed in our rooms. Breakfast was also very good & plentiful, although it would have been nice to have been shown a menu, rather than just told what was on offer. The directions given to the hotel were also very informative. (99570274)

positive comments Very clean, good directions & friendly staff
negative comments No menu for breakfast
Good
Anonymous (Family with young children) 23 May 2007

No overall comment. (99764031)

positive comments Clean room; plenty of parking spaces.
negative comments The room's decor did not live up to its price; the constant music over the PA during meals; big screen Sky Sports blaring out of the bar.
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 21 May 2007

It was so nice to stay in a hotel that served excellent fresh food and not at extortionate prices. I will be staying there again soon. (99229587)

Excellent
Michael from Pontypool, GB (Mature couple) 20 May 2007

This is a hotel with a relaxing and informal atmosphere, with a bit of personality about it. Good local ales in the large bar and a very good value meal in the restaurant for dinner. After a peaceful night we took our time over breakfast and relaxed with coffee whilst reading the papers on sofas in the lounge. The staff are very friendly. I would say this hotel represents good value for money and I'm glad we stayed there. (99904381)

positive comments Our room and the public rooms had a bit of personality about them. The friendliness of the staff.
negative comments The bed was too soft for our liking
Excellent
Adrian from Anglesey, GB (Mature couple) 16 May 2007

No overall comment. (99023478)

positive comments Clean comfortable Hotel, efficient,Hard working,Polite and friendly staff. Food excellent and good value. Would return if in the area again. excellent
Excellent
Anonymous (Young couple) 10 May 2007

No overall comment. (99529244)

Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 29 April 2007

Excellent hotel at a Lodge style price. (99067458)

positive comments Room, staff, food.
Good
Daniel from Biggin Hill, GB (Group of work colleagues) 24 April 2007

Good place to stay if on business in the area. A cheap, peaceful and comfortable alternative to the large hotel chains. Friendly service throughout. (99945390)

positive comments Great views overy countryside
negative comments Single room is very small
Excellent
Anonymous (Family with young children) 09 April 2007

One of the best Hotels we have stayed in and will do so again. (99184989)

positive comments Clean and pleasant with spacious fresh looking rooms,first class food.
negative comments Should have double rooms with single beds. Our party consisted of a daughter aged 20 and son aged 17.
Excellent
PETER from WELLING, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 08 April 2007

I would have liked the hotel directions to have been a bit clearer especially from the A12. (99469151)

positive comments comfortable rooms and very friendly staff and nice quiet location
Excellent
Carol from Tonbridge, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 04 April 2007

We found that hotel and staff were freindly and welcoming. Our bedroom was lovely and comfortable with everything that we needed to hand. The evening meal we had was lovely and tasty and you could tell it was made in the hotel kitchen with fresh ingredients, dinner & sweet top marks, breakfast was great, we complimented the chef. Would stay again if we needed to say in the area. (99537147)

positive comments warm and welcoming, bedroom was pleasantly decorated with everything available that you would need.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 24 March 2007

I would recommend this hotel as very good value for money and I would choose to stay again when next in the area. (99942202)

positive comments Comfortable, pleasant room, really welcoming bar and good restaurant.
negative comments Cold room when I arrived and took a while to heat up
Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 20 March 2007

No overall comment. (99845573)

Excellent
Jane from Hawkinge, United Kingdom;GB (Solo leisure traveller) 27 February 2007

No overall comment. (99504676)

positive comments The hotel is really beautiful, the staff are friendly and the food fantastic
negative comments The shower needed fixing as the temperature couldn't be regualted properly. I was offered access to the facilities of the next room and that was fine.

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