The Best Kent Seaside Hotels

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


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The Ferry House Inn

Leysdown-on-Sea

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

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

Canterbury Bell

Broadstairs

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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

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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

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

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refurbished village inn, which retains its traditional pub atmosphere, in peaceful village setting and ideally placed as an exploring base

The New Inn

Sandwich

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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

The Ship Inn

Folkestone

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a quayside setting for a welcoming inn offering cosy, neat bedrooms and serving home-cooked food with an emphasis on locally sourced fish

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Grade 1 listed 15th century inn fully restored yet retaining original features

The Ship Inn

Dymchurch

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atmospheric inn, said to be a smugglers haunt in times-past, where character features blend with more contemporary styling and comfort

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

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an attractive village inn, just over a mile from the historic town of Sandwich, has spacious, nicely-presented rooms and good pub food

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

Hussar Inn

Margate

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welcoming, family-run pub with spacious rooms, a restaurant serving home cooked food, bar, occasional entertainment and a beer garden