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

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

former inn, converted to boutique hotel and restaurant with charm, character and guest rooms with vintage furniture and bespoke fittings

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

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

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

offering bright, airy rooms, this elegant bistro-style restaurant, in a creek-side setting, serves a breakfast highly praised by previous guests

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

a Grade II listed house with a sunny courtyard and high quality decorative rooms also enjoys an ideal location near the sea front

built in 1791, with a rich and colourful past, playing host to royalty, politicians and actors, today a stylish accommodation and restaurant

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

boutique rooms in a newly renovated house, overlooking Folkestone's working harbour, associated with nearby stylish, seafront restaurant

ideally located in the heart of historic Sandwich, offers well-presented rooms - some 4-poster beds - and live entertainment at the weekend

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

former coaching inn, said to be one of the oldest buildings in Hythe, offering comfortable rooms, home-cooked pub fayre and a beer garden

small hotel with popular bar and restaurant, sun terrace and garden, in a spot opposite Leas Cliff Hall and a short walk into the shopping centre

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

large budget hotel, overlooking Folkestone Harbour, with relaxing leisure facilities and an impressive ballroom that hosts live cabarets

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

contemporary, updated village pub - family owned and run - providing luxury accommodation at an affordable price and seasonal food menus

luxurious boutique accommodation, with elegant, stylish soundproofed rooms and outside decking area along with a popular bar and restaurant

traditional English Inn, dating back to 1580, with cosy bar and restaurant located a few minutes walk from the historic centre of Sandwich

enjoy delicious, traditional pub fare in the relaxed restaurant of this charming inn, boasting wood-beamed rooms with exposed brickwork

traditional pub with well-appointed rooms, some with sea views, and a popular terrace that boasts wonderful views of the English Channel

traditional seaside hotel on The Leas, Eastbourne's clifftop promenade, and close to the town centre with great sea views and entertainment

former coaching inn set on Hythe's historic main shopping street featuring simple style rooms, a Nepalese restaurant and lively bar

in a good location within walking distance of the town centre and beach, a friendly traditional hotel renovated to offer stylishly decorated rooms

a friendly inn, a handy stopover en route for Dover, Folkestone and the Eurotunnel, offers cosy rooms and a restaurant serving hearty pub meals

an historic pub in the heart of Ramsgate boasts a striking interior with ornate, individually designed rooms, plus a superb Asian restaurant