The Rising Sun

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, River View (Room 1) | View from property
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, River View (Room 2) | WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, River View (Room 1) | Bathroom | Towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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28 Wroxham Road, Norwich, England, NR12 7EA
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, University of East Anglia
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, River View (Room 1)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, River View (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, River View (Room 3)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, River View (Room 4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Rising Sun

This smoke-free guesthouse features a bar/lounge, an indoor tennis court and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Rising Sun offers 4 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the guest house include an indoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Rising Sun. During your stay, you'll be close to Bure Valley Railway. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • On-site recreation includes an indoor tennis court
  • Steps from Norfolk Broads and a 3-minute drive from Wroxham Barns
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Norwich guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

The Rising Sun Norwich
The Rising Sun Guesthouse
The Rising Sun Guesthouse Norwich

The Rising Sun Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay lovely room, Staff friendly and happy to help. Food is great. Pretty location with a nice walk nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was very clean on arrival and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised by the family room! Very spacious, welcoming and clean. We stayed for dinner the night before and the food was amazing. Customer service was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
lovely people, great food no 3 room was clean and nice just a bit awkward with sloping ceilings, as i am over 6ft tall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice food ,great accomadaton, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay, really nice large room with lovely view and comfortable bed. Very generous portions of food both for the evening meal and breakfast. Staff were really friendly and helpful and our dog was also made welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room spacious very quite once pub car park is empty. Pub downstairs is really nice food great. Shower pressure and temperature was soo good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Short break

Great location. Great food at the pub. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding. Really friendly, welcoming staff. And the full English breakfast; brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning room 4 with the most amazing view of the river. A must for bird watchers. The restaurant was amazing…. The staff very helpful. We wanted to stay for ever in that stunning room. Hope to go back in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were great and very friendly room was great and comfortable food fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the place loved the staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant location, Excellent Room and Breakfast

Really lovely stay right on the river. The room was large, clean and a good view of the river and a massive bonus is the excellent breakfast and the pub does 1st class food for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb customer service and amazing food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Excellent 3 night stay. The room was clean and comfortable, we had a very enjoyable stay. All staff were really friendly and helpful. The restaurant offers excellent dining.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the place was 1st class
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing pub next to the river
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Certainly a room with a view!

Great stay. Staff were very friendly and room had an outstanding view of the canal. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice friendly Hotel

Very friendly staff. Would recomend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay

Stayed for 1 night, room was huge overlooking river, tea and coffee facilities and very clean. Food was excellent and breakfast was unbelievable. would definately recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room facing the river .. waking up and opening the curtains to a lovely view.. breakfast was nice.. I would stay again.. will be visiting in the summer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place. The room was large and spacious with a wonderful view of the river. Meals were flavourful and plenty. I genuinely say that the breakfast was the BEST I have had in all my years of business travel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply excellent

Welcome was great, rooms were very comfortable and great shower. Food was amazing, by far the best hotel breakfast i've ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Amazing place. Definitely stop again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real treat!

We had a lovely 2 night stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff were exceptionally helpful, welcome and friendly. The food was excellent. Set in a lovely location by the river, this id a perfect place for a few days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024