Pontins Pakefield

spaceman5

Does anybody know what pontins pakefield is like, with it being a pontins i am not exactly expecting the ritz, but something positive would be nice, only booked it as it was literally the only one we could book in summer holidays through the sun, wish i hadnt bothered now, as i could have got a full week at haven Cala Gran for less than the 4 days at pakefield cost, we live and learn, next year if we cant get anything remotely like what we want with the sun, i shall just wait for the offer emails from haven/butlins to start around june time next year, have managed to extend at pakefield for an extra 3 days but only room only, so will be weird, first 3 days room only, last 4 days half board, but at least it is a full week.

jamespir

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g190775-d622847-Reviews-Pontins_Pakefield-Lowestoft_Suffolk_East_Anglia_England.html

got better reviews then camber sands

jamespir

though i do believe some are made up espcially the one about smash jelly and ice cream because ive been and you choose your own food in these camps

just dont expect hilton hotel quality

spaceman5

jamespir wrote: »

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g190775-d622847-Reviews-Pontins_Pakefield-Lowestoft_Suffolk_East_Anglia_England.html

got better reviews then camber sands

phew what a relief:D

robk30

I've been to Pakefield a few times for weekends before Pontins went under.

As I didn't pay a lot, I didn't expect a lot. It was OK at best.

The food was bearable, the kids and I always found something to eat.

The entertainment was OK, the beach was quite nice if there's a bit of sun.

I have to say the accommodation is a bit grim but we didn't spend much time in the apartment.

Saying that, my kids always enjoyed it and its what you make of it.

catlad

in cheap accommodation you got to pay for the electrics evey few hours

DorsetGirl_2

jamespir wrote: »

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g190775-d622847-Reviews-Pontins_Pakefield-Lowestoft_Suffolk_East_Anglia_England.html

got better reviews then camber sands

I wouldnt use that as a benchmark, camber sands is a hell hole!

lollipopsarah

we went to pakefield last year for a big band weekend for the inlaws 60th anniversary - brilliant
nice room with a kettle for tea/coffee, food was ok, basic but good enough, and salad bar/omelette/jacket spuds etc.
As for the few days when you need to eat out, we went to a pub nearby and were not happy when we found frozen green beans on our plates!!
Don't worry, sometimes it is the things you dread that turn out to be the best.
Be warned though, the bar is expensive.
xx