The Best Kent Seaside Hotels

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


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

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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

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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Grade II listed manor house set in over 3 acres of gardens that include a lake and stream - offers beautifully presented rooms, unique in style

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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

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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

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

Westward Ho!

Folkestone

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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