In the 18th century the manor was acquired by Sir Lambert Blackwell, a governor of the South Sea Company, who was created a baronet in 1718.

The hotel has 12 meeting rooms and frequently hosts conferences, banquets, exhibitions and is used as a wedding venue.

Sprowston Manor is also home to the 1559 Restaurant which is located in the oldest part of the building, and also Cafe, Bar and Grill.

Features of the original manor house include high ceilings and oak paneling to some of the rooms.

The golf course at Sprowston Manor replaced the hotel's original layout in 2003, incorporating an additional 20 hectares to produce a course measuring 6500 yards, with a par of 71 and including 70 bunkers.