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

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

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

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

Bay Tree

Broadstairs

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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

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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100m from Margate's Bay Beach, a hotel with pleasant rooms has a stylish bar showcasing local contemporary artwork including by Tracy Emin

Queen Phillippa

Queenborough

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

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

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

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

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

Rocksalt Rooms

Folkestone

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

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

Foreshore House

Littlestone

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right on the seafront, this intimate hotel provides simple, straightforward accommodation with a terrace, shared kitchen and television lounge

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simple, no-frills accommodation with a communal kitchen, located 12 minutes walk from the sea and next to the station for the steam railway

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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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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

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serving classic dishes which have been highly praised by previous guests, this stylishly decorated inn offers comfortably furnished rooms

Park Inn Hotel

Folkestone

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family-run pub moments from Folkestone Central station with spacious rooms, home-cooked food and a bar hosting regular live music

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

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set in a quiet and peaceful spot close to Deal and Dover and offers traditional style rooms and a varied menu of home cooked food

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traditional 19th century pub boasts a gymnasium & fitness club and hosts frequent live entertainment

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a sociable pub with good food and entertainment has simple affordable rooms; the location is great - near the town centre, station and beach

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

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

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

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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

The Powell

Birchington

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

Hussar Inn

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

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

The Park Inn

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

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

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

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a charming flint-walled inn near Dover; the renovated rooms and bathrooms are stylish and inviting, as is the rustic bar and restaurant

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

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traditional village pub placed on the A258, 10 minutes drive from Dover and Deal with elegantly designed rooms and an atmospheric restaurant

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