The Best Kent Seaside Hotels

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

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

traditional hotel with impressive restaurant and elegant, well-appointed, contemporary rooms, on the quayside overlooking the River Stour

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

country hotel set in attractive gardens amidst farmland close to Deal and Sandwich - guest rooms are in the main building or converted stables

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

positioned directly opposite Hythe's sweeping pebble beach, this traditional hotel is ideally placed for a relaxing stay on the Kent coast

community pub with 2 bars - live TV sporting events shown - and simple, no frills guest rooms, situated a 10-minute walk from the town centre

offers simple, good value guest rooms and is located within a 10-minute walk of Dover Priory railway station and a 5-minute drive from ferries

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

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

this traditional guest house, not far from Folkstone beach, and handy for the Eurotunnel, features well-presented rooms and warm hospitality

traditional guest house placed midway between the town centre and railway station featuring homely rooms with individual decoration

cosy rooms in a traditional pub and restaurant, overlooking the pretty village green, a short drive from the beach and Channel Tunnel

chalet-style accommodation in the garden of a traditional village inn with light, warm restaurant