A search for pier hotel brings up several unrelated properties that share one name, so the first task is working out which building a reader means. This article sorts the listings in our research by town and reports what each one confirms about breakfast, rooms, parking and guest ratings. The Great Yarmouth listing on KAYAK shows a 9.0 rating from 1,438 verified ratings, while the Limerick property scores 7.3 across 2,136 reviews.
Last checked: 2026-11-01
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Four listings at a glance
- Expedia lists a 9.4 out of 10 ‘Exceptional’ rating and free self parking on site (Expedia)
- 55 rooms in a family-owned mid-range property by the Sarsfield Bridge on the Shannon River (Oyster)
- 4-star hotel with an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception, rated 7.5 ‘Good’ from 895 verified ratings (Momondo)
- Rated 8.2 ‘Very good’ from 448 reviews, with free self-parking and a bar (Expedia)
Which Pier Hotel listing a search means
Seven separate listings in our research carry the Pier Hotel name, spread across England, Ireland, Hong Kong and Australia. The name alone does not identify a property, so the town is the first filter. The table below keeps each listing’s location, features and food or room details, and leaves a cell blank where the listing gave nothing.
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-11-01.
Sources reviewed: hotel aggregator listing pages (KAYAK, Expedia, HotelsCombined, Trip.com, Momondo, Hotels.com, Oyster) and guest review summaries shown on those pages.
We did not make an on-site visit, interview staff, verify menus or prices, check live availability, or contact any property, and no official hotel website or government registry was available to us.
Overall confidence in these findings is low, because every figure comes from aggregator or review platforms and no two platforms score a property on the same scale.
| Location | Listed address or setting | Listed features or offers | Breakfast or room detail | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth, England | Near Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, with the Norfolk Broads described as steps away | Private bathroom, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making, free self parking | Free breakfast, 7:00 to 9:30 AM weekdays and 8:00 to 10:00 AM weekends | Aggregator listings (KAYAK, Expedia, HotelsCombined) |
| Gorleston-on-Sea, England | Not stated in the listing data | Guests praise cleanliness, amenities, location and service; no pets allowed | Full English or Irish breakfast, halal meals, alcohol-free rooms on request | Trip.com listing |
| Harwich, England | Within walking distance of Dovercourt Railway Station | 14 modern rooms, restaurant, bar/lounge, beachfront amenities | Not stated | KAYAK listing |
| Eastbourne, England | Opposite Eastbourne Pier, per one guest review | Free in-room WiFi, smoke-free, no onsite parking | Not stated | Expedia listing and one guest review |
| Sai Kung, Hong Kong | Not stated beyond the name | Rooftop terrace, outdoor pool, 24-hour reception | Free breakfast, 7:30 to 10:00 AM daily | Expedia, Hotels.com, Trip.com and Momondo listings |
| Limerick, Ireland | By the Sarsfield Bridge on the Shannon River | 55 rooms, restaurant, sports bar with live music, free Wi-Fi, free overnight parking | Not stated | Oyster listing, with KAYAK and Expedia ratings |
| Coffs Harbour, Australia | Not stated | 14 guestrooms, LED televisions, complimentary newspapers, luggage storage, bar | Pub bistro mentioned in guest comments | Expedia and Trip.com listings |
Best for: which reader each listing suits
- Travellers wanting a seafront base in England: Great Yarmouth and Eastbourne, the latter with no onsite parking.
- Ferry passengers: Harwich, where KAYAK’s guest summary praises the location for ferry travellers.
- Guests who want breakfast included: Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-on-Sea and Sai Kung.
- Visitors who want a bar with live music: Limerick, with the weekend noise caveat covered below.
Key facts at a glance
| Great Yarmouth KAYAK rating | 9.0, labelled ‘Wonderful’, from 1,438 verified ratings |
| Great Yarmouth check-in and check-out | 2:00 PM and 11:00 AM |
| Harwich room count | 14 modern rooms |
| Limerick room count | 55 rooms |
| Limerick rating | 7.3, ‘Good’, from 2,136 reviews |
| Sai Kung breakfast | Free, 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM daily |
| Sai Kung rating (Momondo) | 7.5, ‘Good’, from 895 verified ratings |
| Coffs Harbour room count | 14 guestrooms |
| Coffs Harbour rating | 8.2, ‘Very good’, from 448 reviews |
The bottom line: the name alone does not settle which property a reader means. The town and the listing’s own wording decide which facts apply.
Breakfast, dining and drinks
Breakfast is the food detail that recurs most often in the listings. Expedia lists a free full breakfast at the Great Yarmouth property, served 7:00 to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 to 10:00 AM at weekends. The Gorleston-on-Sea listing on Trip.com lists a full English or Irish breakfast, halal meals and alcohol-free rooms on request.
In Sai Kung, the Expedia listing gives breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 AM daily. Momondo’s review summary reportedly counts breakfast as a frequent complaint in 35 reviews and says a charge above 250 HKD for it was not justified; we rate that signal as low confidence.
Note: the Limerick listing names a restaurant and a sports bar with live music. The Coffs Harbour guest comments mention a pub bistro, but the listing data gives no menu.
What to watch: breakfast arrangements differ from one listing to the next, and the Sai Kung complaint count rests on a low-confidence summary. Confirm breakfast on the booking page before you plan around it.
Rooms, parking and location
The Great Yarmouth listing shows check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM on HotelsCombined. KAYAK lists the Harwich property as 14 modern rooms within walking distance of Dovercourt Railway Station, and its review summary says parking can be a bit challenging at times.
Limerick’s 55 rooms sit beside the Sarsfield Bridge on the Shannon, and its listing includes free overnight car parking. In Sai Kung, Hotels.com lists a self-parking fee of HKD 240.00 per day, a figure that is a listed rate rather than an independent check. Eastbourne’s listing gives no onsite parking; one guest review says a hotel voucher covered parking at two pounds a day.
Caution: one Expedia guest review of the Great Yarmouth property describes a room that could be locked from the inside, a fire-safety concern the reviewer said they would report to the Health and Safety Executive. We could not corroborate it, and no other source in our research mentions it.
The catch: free parking is listed at Great Yarmouth and Limerick, while Eastbourne lists none on site. Drivers should check the parking terms with the property before booking.
Ratings, complaints and our pick
Platforms score the same property differently. Great Yarmouth carries 9.0 on KAYAK and 9.4 out of 10 on Expedia, and a HotelsCombined listing dated 13 October 2026 shows 9.0 ‘Excellent’ from 1,434 reviews. The Hong Kong property carries 8.4 on Expedia from 199 reviews, 8.1 on Trip.com from 150 verified reviews and 7.5 on Momondo from 895.
Pros and cons by listing
- Great Yarmouth: beachfront location and friendly staff in KAYAK’s summary; some minor maintenance issues and occasional room updates needed.
- Harwich: location for ferry travellers and friendly staff; some rooms near the kitchen or overlooking the car park reported as hot and noisy.
- Limerick: central location and clean rooms with some river views; small bathrooms, no fitness centre and weekend noise when the bar hosts live music, according to Oyster’s list of cons, while KAYAK’s summary notes cleanliness, small rooms and outdated facilities.
- Sai Kung: rooftop terrace and free breakfast; breakfast cost and room condition raised by reviewers, with one low-confidence Expedia review describing old rooms and carpets that smell.
- Coffs Harbour: cleanliness and pub bistro in Trip.com’s guest comments; guest suggestions to improve air-conditioning and shower pressure.
Tip: when a listing says ‘Pier Hotel’ without a town, check the address on the booking page before comparing ratings. Each property has its own score and its own review pool.
Our pick
For a seafront stay that includes breakfast and free self parking, the Great Yarmouth listing is our pick for travellers choosing accommodation and visitors to the beachfront. Its KAYAK rating rests on 1,438 verified ratings, and Expedia lists both breakfast hours and free parking. For diners who want a bar with live music, Limerick is the better fit, provided weekend noise is acceptable.
Before you book: the listings with the most complete data are Great Yarmouth and Limerick. Each reader should confirm the single detail that matters most to them, whether that is breakfast, parking or room type.
“Guests consistently praised the hotel’s superb location near the beach and the friendly, helpful staff.”
— KAYAK review summary (aggregator-generated), aggregator summary
“Some guests found the breakfast quality to be poor, and there were comments about the hotel being a bit old and too simple.”
— KAYAK review summary (aggregator-generated), aggregator summary
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Frequently asked questions
How many Pier Hotel listings does this research cover?
Seven separate listings: Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-on-Sea, Harwich and Eastbourne in England, Sai Kung in Hong Kong, Limerick in Ireland and Coffs Harbour in Australia.
What are the check-in and check-out times at the Great Yarmouth Pier Hotel?
Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM, based on the listing data reviewed for this article.
How many rooms does the Limerick Pier Hotel have?
55 rooms, in a family-owned mid-range property beside the Sarsfield Bridge on the Shannon River.
What breakfast hours does the Sai Kung hotel list?
Free breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM daily.
What is the self-parking fee at the Sai Kung hotel?
HKD 240.00 per day for onsite self-parking, according to the Hotels.com listing data reviewed for this article.
What rating does the Coffs Harbour Pier Hotel carry?
8.2, labelled ‘Very good’, from 448 reviews on Expedia, with free self-parking and a bar.