The Best Kent Seaside Hotels

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


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modern hotel located on the A299 and perfectly placed as a base to explore Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and a little further, Canterbury

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

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perched atop the cliffs at Pegwell Bay with scenic views, this traditional hotel features spacious rooms and a good range of dining options

Hotel Continental

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family-run hotel directly opposite the beach with well-appointed rooms, bar and a bistro that serves local produce including Whitstable oysters

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

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

Botany Bay Hotel

Kingsgate

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perched on the cliff top above Botany Bay - beach can be reached via steps in a few minutes - with comfy lounge bar and sea view restaurant

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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

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

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

The Abbey Hotel

Minster-on-Sea

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friendly ambience, good value hotel with entertainment and function suite and restaurant

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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

The Ship Hotel

New Romney

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former coaching inn, parts date from the 15th century, located a short walk from the High Street and 10-minutes from the RH&D railway

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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 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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offers simple, good value guest rooms and is located within a 10-minute walk of Dover Priory railway station and a 5-minute drive from ferries

Westbrook Lodge

Margate

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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

Sunny Lodge

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

The Castle Hotel

Saltwood

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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

The Sportsman

Sholden

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chalet-style accommodation in the garden of a traditional village inn with light, warm restaurant

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