written by on 24/01/2014
pontins at hemsby is no longer open is been closed down for ages
written by on 07/11/2008
Well what can I say !! After reading the reviews we almost canceled, but decided to brave it. BIG MISTAKE. On arrival we queued for over an hour in a very disorganized reception, in fairness, the staff were working as fast as they could, it comes down to mis-management.
We opened the door of our budget accommodation with great trepidation, it was clean, but so old and tatty, I could see into the rooms opposite, there was no privacy at all.
Did not sleep the first night at all, the bed settee was the worst I have ever known, we nipped to Argos the next day and bought a blow up bed.
The only facilities we used was the playground for my son, and the arcade. The swimming was closed most of the week, disappointment as families were waiting outside and no one told us what was going on or when it would be open.
The entertainment was fantastic by night 5, the couple below argued and threw stuff around the room from 10pm - 1 am, and then at 2.45 am the families that had 2 adjoining chalets along side us, began arguing, shouting, and slamming doors even though some one came along and said they were calling security, and this went on for a couple more of hours.
My 7 year old was attacked in the playground by half a dozen kids including a couple of 12 year olds, they threw stones and bricks at him while adults stood by and watched, he was covered in bruises including his face, he was totally petrified, to those that stood and watched, I hope you are ashamed of yourselves if you are reading this, be warned, it may happen to your kids one day. They then chased him back to our chalet sobbing his heart out.
written by Duffz156 on 03/11/2008
Never again wouldn't recommend Pontins at Hemsby its not very nice! We only managed 3 days and left. It was awful
written by avrilrowlett on 07/10/2008
Staff try to do a good job. The chalet was filthy, mould on tiles in bathroom and shower curtain. Not hoovered, kitchen sink brown, beds springs coming, I would not recommend the fun room it smells, pontins agree that the carpet needs replacing.
written by heathersheila on 06/09/2008
The shop was well stocked for everyday need. the drinks in the bar were not overpriced like many campsites. The evening entertainment was rubbish !! The bar area smelt. The chalet had to be cleaned by me as the worktops, bathroom and crockery were filthy. The floors looked as if they hadn't seen a mop for months. I was very disappointed with the state of the chalet as on first approach the site looked very good.
written by on 10/08/2008
A good thing was that it was only a 1.5 hours drive from Mid Suffolk. However the chalet smelt, the chalet was very grubby, the sofa bed was filthy and very uncomfortable and stank, the carpet was heavily worn and stained, there were cigarette burns on the bathroom floor, the main restaurant was too dimly lit, the food was bad and the service was very slow. I would not recommend.
written by kavice on 06/08/2008
The worst ever holiday I've had in my life. Will not recommend anybody to go to this place at all. Felt misled by the leaflets, brochure and website. The place is so disgusting, bedrooms are filthy, staff not friendly. I requested some cleaning services at 12.00 midday, just to hoover the floor and duty manager assured me that the cleaner will be around shortly. However the cleaner was sent at 2000 hours when my two kids were sleeping. My three year old got hit with a stone on the playfield and no security guard to take any action. Guests are not encouraged to use the changing room for a shower before jumping in the swimming pool. Not enough activities for the children and to conclude the place needs a good refurbishment.
written by amandab2054 on 23/04/2007
Entertainment wasn't that good but blue coats where really nice.
written by jeca on 23/08/2005
Pontins needs to come into the 21st Century and spruce the place up a bit. Spend some money and get the parks back on track. Hemsby is the worst Pontins I've been to and won't be going back.
written by alcyace on 31/07/2005
Pontins Hemsby: Bands should be playing to full audiences but coming on at 11.30pm most people had gone to bed, brochure states that activities are for adults and children but on arrival got told only 16 years and under, a big disappointment for us young at heart, needed cleaners to come and clean what they should of done in the first place, then they only hoovered and left the same cobwebs and dirty cups where they were.
written by lucywil on 19/07/2005
I think the state of the chalet at Pontins Hemsby ruined it for me. The oven door fell off in my hand. The bed was so uncomfortable we ended up sleeping in the kid's room. I wrote to complain but never heard back from them. I hate to think what the budget accommodation is like!!
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Chrissie4's Response to 286585_amandab2054's Review
Written on: 30/06/2007
Hi guys I'm new around here. Gulp, Oh dear! We have one of those free/promotional budget 1 bed apartments for a 4 day mid week so I'm kinda dreading going now, after reading that 7 out of 8 of you had pretty scary experiences in there! Oh well.
I'm determined to enjoy ourselves no matter how naff the resort is.Just praying for decent weather ! We will just have to go out of the resort for it ! We only have 4 days there starting on the 9th July till the 12th. So if anyone out there who either lives in Hemsby or has recently been to the Pontins in Hemsby, would they please get in touch and let me know the latest?? Appreciated.
<br/>We shall love Hemsby beach, I'm sure. Have recently found a lovely photo Forum website with tons of breathtaking pictures of the beach. It looks lovely so we shall just have to concentrate on that!