Kings Head Hotel | Hotel in North Elmham, Dereham


North Elmham edge, soft garden light, terrace seating, free parking.
Kings Head Hotel sits on the edge of North Elmham, a stay with roots dating to around 1776. From here, you are in practical reach of Dereham and Norwich, with the village’s quieter conservation-area setting giving the property a grounded sense of place. It is a Hotels stay that pairs a historic frame with an easy base for time on the move.
The guest rooms are designed for straightforward comfort, with attached bathrooms, TVs, alarm clocks, and tea and coffee facilities. Some spaces also open onto a balcony or terrace, giving you room to step outside and take in the setting when available. Private bathrooms include a walk-in shower, complementary toiletries, and a hairdryer, while free Wi-Fi helps keep the essentials close at hand.
Shared spaces shape the pace of the stay. There is a restaurant, a bar, a garden, and a front terrace, along with free parking and business services. Meals run through the day with British classic dishes, light plates, sandwiches, and breakfast served on a continental or cooked basis depending on the day. The bar brings regional real ales, and the beer garden offers an easy place to linger.
In North Elmham, the hotel feels connected to the surrounding Norfolk landscape without losing its village footing. You are also within reach of King’s Lynn and the coast around Cromer and Wells by the Sea, making it a useful base for both local stops and longer drives. It is the kind of stay that feels steady, simple, and rooted in place.
Age 18 check-in, tea and coffee facilities, Dereham 5 miles away

- Arrival
- Minimum age 18, photo ID and credit card required
- Design
- Attached-bathroom rooms, pub and restaurant onsite
- Bath products
- Walk-in shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer
- Tech
- Free Wi-Fi, TV, alarm clock, internet
Rooms with en suite comfort for longer stays
Breakfast, a restaurant, and a bar downstairs
Kings Head Hotel Reviews
great place for a visit to north Norfolk
Perfect for our overnight stay
Nice stay overall and would stay again
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Kings Head Hotel offers free parking on site.
Yes. Continental breakfast is available Monday to Friday, and cooked breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday.
Yes. Pets are allowed, and charges may apply.
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Yes. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The restaurant serves British classic dishes, light meals, and sandwiches, and the bar offers regional real ales.