The Thomas Paine
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Thomas Paine
33 Whitehart St, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1AA, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Lots to do
Free parking
Ideal location
Pets welcome
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Amenities
ParkingFree
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
KTV
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
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Property Description
With a stay at The Thomas Paine, you'll be centrally located in Thetford, steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and within a 5-minute walk of Charles Burrell Museum. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Dad's Army Museum and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Go Ape Thetford.
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8.4/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.3
Amenities8.4
Location8.4
Service8.5
All 65 reviews
Surroundings
Train: Bury St Edmunds
(19.9 km)
Train: Diss Railway Station
(29.1 km)
Landmarks: Ancient House Museum
(<100m)
Landmarks: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(160m)
Landmarks: Charles Burrell Museum
(190m)
Landmarks: Ice Nightclub
(250m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
3
Luxury Double Room
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Electric fan
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5
Superior Double Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
City view
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9
Luxury Plus Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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2
Twin Room
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Electric fan
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Guest Reviews
8.4/10
Very Good
65 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.3
- Amenities8.4
- Location8.4
- Service8.5
Average for similar properties in Thetford
AI Summary
The location near local facilities is convenient for events. Clean, modern facilities with good parking. Friendly, attentive staff provide exceptional service. Guests praise the consistently clean environment and rooms.
Guest User
June 9, 2025
Staff were all very helpful. Firstly with trying to get the ev charger working. Took a while but got there. Did rather regret it afterwards as it was the most expensive electricity I've ever bought at 89p.
Hotel very tricky to find at moment. Instructions to follow satnav didn't work.
A nice looking downstairs unfortunately not replicated in bedroom. Very tired and in need of a refurb. Window paint feeling and black mould.
Shower finicky with little pressure.
Nice comfy bed though. And room spacious.
Jez Hardy
June 9, 2025
Utterly fantastic!! A very welcoming place with a very friendly family who are all lovely! The owners wife is also the chef and we ate the most superb curries in the restaurant. Would thoroughly recommend anyone who is anywhere near to go and eat and/or stay. Genuinely disappointed we live so far away…!
WOODCOCKANDREW
April 27, 2023
Clean room, comfy bed.
Interesting old property.
Bar doesn't open in the week so quite and would have to go out for food, but plenty of choice nearby, walking distance.
Shower was nice and warm.
Facilities were good, tea and coffee, complimentary soap, supplied towels.
Anthony
April 10, 2023
Beautiful well kept hotel, clean modern facilities within room, friendly knowledgeable staff, perfect location for local facilities, would highly recommend
Guest User
July 21, 2025
Rosey and Gez are outstanding hosts with incredible integrity. Thier long list of awards reflects their character and standards. They are so kind to me, my family and my paraplegic son. When we visit Thetford we are also visiting them. Great place, great people.
Guest User
July 15, 2025
We attended the curry night on Saturday 12th July and it was a great evening. Gez and the team looked after everyone from start to finish and organised the event so well. The atmosphere was brilliant and the food was as good as we’d tasted. Would highly recommend and we look forward to returning in the near future
Guest User
June 23, 2025
We had good stay this hotel the staff were lovely and the service was exceptional they wentou toff there way 2 make us welcome we would recommend this hotel 2 every one
Guest User
June 17, 2025
Fantastic venue, friendly welcoming staff, great choice of drinks, and the food absolutely divine!! Thanks for making our stay in Thetford memorable
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Parking
Free
Luggage Storage
Additional charge
Bar
Restaurant
KTV
Additional charge
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Parking
Parking
Free
Business Services
Multi-Function Room
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Wedding Service
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Temporarily closed
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Concierge Service
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Additional charge
Tour/Ticket Service
VIP Check-In Service
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Portuguese
Filipino
Italian
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Shared Kitchen
Activities
KTV
Additional charge
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Accessibility
Handrails in Hallways
Handrails in Stairways
Accessible Rooms Available
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Security Alarm
Smoke Detector
CCTV In Public Areas
Fire Extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–21:00
Check-out: 10:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Fri-Sun]15:30–21:00
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleBoxed/packaged food
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Fee: £30.00 (approx. NZD 67.43) per pet per stay
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The guest checking in must be 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 8
With a stay at The Thomas Paine, you'll be centrally located in Thetford, steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and within a 5-minute walk of Charles Burrell Museum. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Dad's Army Museum and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Go Ape Thetford.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a communal living room, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Franklins Brasserie, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). To-go breakfasts are available daily from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Thetford? This hotel has 40 square feet (4 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a communal living room, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Franklins Brasserie, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). To-go breakfasts are available daily from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Thetford? This hotel has 40 square feet (4 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.