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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proudly standing on Tankerton cliffs and enjoying fine sea views; guest rooms are spacious and decorated in a contemporary, nautical style

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

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

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

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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

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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

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grand Victorian building, with spacious and elegant rooms and a traditional restaurant, set in leafy gardens just off of the seafront

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

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stylish accommodation at Prince's Golf Club, with choice of well-equipped rooms or spacious suites; views across the greens

The Wycliffe

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

Sunny Lodge

Folkestone

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

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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