The Best Kent Seaside Hotels

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


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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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elegant 19th century exterior with stylish interiors that blend period features and modern facilities, on clifftop promenade with sea views

The Royal Albion

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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

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occupies a seafront, Regency terrace just a 5-minute drive from the ferry terminal - offers pampering spa facilities and a choice of dining options

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

Comfort Inn

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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

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

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

Folkestone

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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

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

The Relish

Folkestone

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stylish townhouse, located a short stroll from the seafront, with interior design that blends original features with smart, contemporary decor

The Devonhurst

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featuring an on-site bar from where guests can enjoy breathtaking, cliff-top views, this welcoming B&B serves generous full-English breakfasts

The Guest House

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magnificent Victorian building, completely refurbished in 2016 with a contemporary look to rooms yet decorated in keeping with its heritage

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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

Stay 2a

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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

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

Westward Ho!

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in a prime position three minutes from the beach and a short walk into town, this period B&B has spacious rooms - some with fine sea views

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homely and welcoming guest house alongside a small waterway with scenic views over Romney Marsh from the pleasant garden and terrace

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a popular pub, 10 minutes walk from the seashore and offering simple, fuss-free accommodation and hosting regular 'open-mic' nights

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family-run guest house, offering a warm welcome, in a Regency building located on a quiet square, a short walk from the sea and town centre

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