The Best Kent Beachfront Hotels

imposing Victorian hotel overlooking the English Channel, featuring contemporary guest rooms, relaxing spa facilities and a golf course

early 18th-century hotel, combining charming period features with contemporary rooms, glorious sea views and fresh, local produce to eat

a fabulous Victorian boutique hotel on the seafront, with high scores for its rooftop bar and elegant rooms with treats such as a vintage record player

perched on the cliff top above Botany Bay - beach can be reached via steps in a few minutes - with comfy lounge bar and sea view restaurant

proudly standing on Tankerton cliffs and enjoying fine sea views; guest rooms are spacious and decorated in a contemporary, nautical style

recently refurbished 18th century hotel, overlooking the beach and pier, offering good value, modern rooms decorated in a nautical theme

elegant 19th century exterior with stylish interiors that blend period features and modern facilities, on clifftop promenade with sea views

award-winning restaurant - renowned for fresh, local seafood - and accommodation on the seafront, some rooms with panoramic sea views

18th century hotel, regularly visited by Charles Dickens, in a magnificent location with views over Viking Bay yet close to the heart of the town

offers modern, stylish and comfortable rooms, restaurant with sea views and bar with occasional live music and is situated on the famous Leas

occupies a seafront, Regency terrace just a 5-minute drive from the ferry terminal - offers pampering spa facilities and a choice of dining options

elegant Victorian building standing atop Cliftonville's clifftop with traditional style guest rooms and a restaurant serving local produce

perched atop the cliffs at Pegwell Bay with scenic views, this traditional hotel features spacious rooms and a good range of dining options

family-run hotel directly opposite the beach with well-appointed rooms, bar and a bistro that serves local produce including Whitstable oysters

boasts a prominent position overlooking the pier and beach, the comfy lounge bar offers the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the sea views

small and friendly, clifftop hotel with sweeping sea views - guest rooms are smartly presented and the restaurant is open 4 nights a week

overlooking Ramsgate harbour and marina and features well-appointed rooms, lounge serving traditional bar food and an adjoining restaurant

charming combination of three Georgian town houses in historic garden crescent with amazing harbour and sea views close to the town centre

16th century public house at the edge of the Swale Estuary offering panoramic views and contemporary, rustic style guest rooms

Grade II Victorian building, on Ramsgate's East Cliff with panoramic sea views and air-conditioned rooms, a beauty salon, gym and sauna