Was greeted by a very rude and abrupt landlady upon arrival. Downstairs smelt badly of dogs and upstairs of an old peoples home. Views from room were disapointing and over priced.

My wife and i stopped there for one night, the room was dirty, and for what we paid for the night £85.00. i would of thought it would be better, its out dated, the whole place smells of dogs. the bed was to hard. pillows rubish. god now's how long the milf had been in the room. i will never stop there again

Booked this hotel for a short break. Having never been to Great Yarmouth before chose the Southern Hotel after reading reviews. Couldn't have chosen better, only 3 mins to beach and in the quieter part of Great Yarmouth (which is really important if you want a good nights sleep). The hotel is in a 200 year old property with lots of original features with an amazing staircase. We chose a superior family room which was decorated lovely with a good on suite with a modern shower and had everything you needed. The standard of cleanliness was excellent and room was cleaned and bed made each day. Breakfast was lovely with lots of choices and we were very well waited upon with very friendly/efficient service and there was a bar if you needed it. Also offered an evening meal if we wanted it. Owners live on site and were constantly asking if everything was OK. Would definitely recommend this hotel and are hoping to stay again next year. One last thing really cant understand the one bad recent review - must have had a bee in his bonnet!!

Walking up the stairs through the doors into the main reception area, the first thing that strikes you is the old Victorian staircase spiralling above the reception desk. From behind the desk Sally and Tony give you with the warmest welcome and proceed to show you in and make you feel at right at home.
The rooms are well decorated and clean with all en-suit facilities. You are able to while away the evening in the comfortable lounge/bar listening to the history about the lovely building over a nice cold drink with Sally and Tony and other guests.
After a nice quiet comfortable sleep you head down for breakfast and receive a good lively level of service from staff with a wide variety of breakfast goodies and the best scrambled eggs.
On the whole the stay at the Southern is second to none, thanks for a great stay Sally and Tony.