The Best Kent Seaside Hotels

recommended hotels near the sea, on or close to the Kent coast


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

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modern hotel located on the A299 and perfectly placed as a base to explore Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and a little further, Canterbury

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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

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

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enjoys a peaceful setting and scenic views over the Kent countryside and coast, many of the individually designed rooms have views too

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features well-equipped, air-conditioned rooms with views of the surrounding countryside; closest hotel to Eurotunnel terminal

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

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

Bay Tree

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

Comfort Inn

Ramsgate

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

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grand Victorian building, with spacious and elegant rooms and a traditional restaurant, set in leafy gardens just off of the seafront

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traditional, seaside pub affording guests comfortable rooms, many with sea views, locally brewed beers and an extensive bar food menu

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stylish accommodation at Prince's Golf Club, with choice of well-equipped rooms or spacious suites; views across the greens

Wards Hotel

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family-run Edwardian hotel set on a tree-lined avenue that leads to the seafront, 5-minutes walk away; rooms feature simple, traditional décor

Canterbury Bell

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modern, family-dining pub, simple style - yet comfortable - guest rooms are in an adjoining lodge and there is an outdoor children's playground

The Wycliffe

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simple, traditional style guest rooms feature at this modernised Victorian house dating from the 1890s, there is also a pleasant garden and a bar

The Abbey Hotel

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friendly ambience, good value hotel with entertainment and function suite and restaurant

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popular bar, hosts regular live music and events, restaurant and well appointed rooms located opposite Sandgate Castle and near the beach

The New Inn

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town centre pub offering a warm welcome, comfortable, traditional style rooms and a friendly bar serving local ales and home cooked food

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comfortable guest house facing the sea, across a green, with a sandy beach steps away; fully licensed bar, lunch and dinner menu available

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Victorian property with well-equipped rooms, set in landscaped grounds, 4 minutes walk from beach and a short drive from the Channel Tunnel

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