Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

English breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15.00 per person.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and step-free entrances. However, specific facilities may vary.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is situated on the beach in Broadstairs, within a 5-minute drive of North Foreland Golf Club and Joss Bay. It is approximately 1.3 miles from Kingsgate Bay and 1.7 miles from Revolution Skatepark.

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Are extra beds or cribs available at the hotel?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 17.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Botany Bay Hotel - Kingsgate, United Kingdom

Average nightly price at Botany Bay Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$111
February	$133
March	$136
April	$160
May	$175
June	$177
July	$188
August	$201
September	$192
October	$142
November	$121
December	$112

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Botany Bay Hotel stands out for its stunning seaside setting and consistently friendly, dog-friendly staff, with many guests praising comfortable rooms and excellent breakfasts, though some mention dated bathrooms, thin walls, and occasional service delays.

The clifftop location offers big sea views and easy beach walks, but a few guests found it a little isolated and noted parking can tighten during busy events. Breakfast draws strong praise for variety and quality; restaurant meals are generally enjoyed, though a number of reviews note slow service and prices or dishes that don't always impress. Some rooms run warm without air conditioning, and there are recurring comments about weak TV reception or Wi-Fi. Expect a relaxed coastal stay with welcoming service and standout breakfasts.

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Facilities

On-site bar and restaurant with a sea-view terrace are popular, and the hotel is notably dog-friendly. There is on-site parking, though spaces can be limited during busy periods or events.

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Amanda

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is our second stay, breakfast was lovely and freshly cooked. The only watch out is the parking.

10

Andrew

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, right next to scenic beach walks. Great food for dinner and breakfast

10

Rikesh

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in a brilliant location with free parking. Receptionist very accommodating and helpful. Breakfast included too!

10

Jennifer

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was right on the sea front. We took our dog and was made to feel very welcome. Certain areas were restricted but there was ample room to dine in comfort with the dog.

8

Phillip

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, ideal location for our plans. Shame about the parking if you cant get in the hotel spaces and its height of holiday season… we had to park a ten minute walk away as there was a function on at the hotel too. Parking restrictions on one side of the hotel with a very active warden dishing out penalty charges!!!!!

10

Ruth

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay, exceeded our expectations on almost every count. The hotel is brilliantly dog-friendly. The breakfast offering was particularly good - a different menu, with flexibility within the options, and the buffet was lovely as well. The location is fantastic for walking and beaches, which is all we wanted for this trip, so we are very happy guests and would certainly return for another visit.

10

RACHEL

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel lovely location overlooking the sea. Nice quiet location with bar and restaurant. Fish and chips was massive however wasn’t great thought it would be amazing as seaside location but no flavour however the Caesar salad looked amazing. Beds super comfy and everything you need in the room. Great stay overall.

6

Jackie

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has a great position and large car car park. Check in was easy and receptionist was friendly. However decor ahowing aigns of wear and tear. Bathroom requires re decoration and grout around tiles in window light need attention. Due to building being mainly wooden, neighbours can be heard. Alao note.tbis hotel.is dog friendly and animals are allowed in restaurant. Breakfast is cooked to order and was tasty but service was very slow considering only 3 others.tables seated on our arrival

10

Malcolm

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely outside terrace overlooking the sea it was fantastic. Looking forward to returning

10

Claire

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with plenty of parking. Dinner was excellent and waiter on the evening was very attentive. Great breakfast and the waitress was super friendly.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as clean and tidy. A few note maintenance or housekeeping issues, including cobwebs and an isolated report of silverfish.

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Valerie

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were lovely, really friendly welcome. Some of the decor is slightly tired but it’s all very clean.

10

lisa

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, cleanliness and friendly happy staff

8

P p

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for 2 nights Food was really good and the breakfast was superb The room was very clean The only thing that let the room down was the television reception Other than that i would definitely stay again. Great location and sea veiw

10

Mark

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Although we only had a short stay here, it was lovely. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the place itself is clean and tidy, our room was lovely and the location is fantastic. Will definitely be returning in the near future.

10

Tracy

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and friendly

8

tina

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall stay was great. Lovely hotel and great room very clean Breakfast room had cobwebs hanging from the roof lantern like chandeliers Coffeewas strong and cold Hospitality in room is very good but remember to get milk from reception on arrival! Waitress needs to have a lesson in service as was leaning across other diners around table instead of going to the side

10

Ruth

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and great room the outside could do with a lick of paint. Very comfy bed and was warm and welcoming.

10

joan

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we enjoyed our stay and found the hotel clean and welcomeing

4

Geoff

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Food was really good, sadly my room had, silverfish, but to the hotel's credit, I moved to a better room,

10

Albie Lee

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was clean had a nice stay enjoyed it x

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Rooms

Many guests like the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and sea-view options. However, recurring comments mention thin walls and noise, dated or tired bathrooms, warm rooms without air-conditioning, and occasional TV reception or Wi-Fi issues.

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Despina

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a lovely position by the sea. It is very quiet and the twin room was big. The beds are very very comfortable and we both had a good night's sleep. There was a wide range of hot food to order for breakfast as well as cereal, toast and fruit. We'd definitely stay here again.

10

Darren

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, friendly staff and lovely room overlooking the sea.

10

Michaela

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff very helpful and super friendly. Lovely room the bed was the best I've ever slept in away from home. Breakfast was good had a good selection on the menu. Couldn't fault our stay atall. Very close to the beach just a stroll across the road.

8

P p

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for 2 nights Food was really good and the breakfast was superb The room was very clean The only thing that let the room down was the television reception Other than that i would definitely stay again. Great location and sea veiw

8

Catherine

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice but bathroom needed a bit of tlc. Staff were all so friendly and extremely nice to our dog.

8

Russell

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable room but a very heavy quilt! No air conditioning but a noisy portable fan was supplied. Nice choice of biscuits and hot drinks were supplied along with a small flask of fresh milk at check in. Wonderful surroundings with beautiful beaches within a few minutes walk.

8

Eve

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and it’s in a beautiful setting. The only issue was the noise that could be heard through the walls and above from other rooms. Appreciate not too much you can do in an older hotel, as that was the way the hotel was built. But be prepared that you can hear people, so it doesn’t give a restful night. Saying that though, we had a lovely stay. Nice good in the restaurant and the breakfast was of a very high standard.

8

Tanya

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer Service, food, bed, room all excellence Walls and floor/ceiling were very thin so you could hear everything from the other rooms which affected sleep. TV did not work as the remote did not change channels

6

Jackie

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has a great position and large car car park. Check in was easy and receptionist was friendly. However decor ahowing aigns of wear and tear. Bathroom requires re decoration and grout around tiles in window light need attention. Due to building being mainly wooden, neighbours can be heard. Alao note.tbis hotel.is dog friendly and animals are allowed in restaurant. Breakfast is cooked to order and was tasty but service was very slow considering only 3 others.tables seated on our arrival

8

Shalyn

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room and view stunning. Spacious and clean and equipped room. Mattress not amazing. Felt some springs. Wifi not good. No lift up stairs. Restaurant food quality low but great location and friendly staff. Amazing free breakfast included.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with some going above and beyond. There are recurring reports of slow or disorganised restaurant and breakfast service and isolated lapses in attentiveness.

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Patricia

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was good and the room was very comfortable. which was reflected in the price of the accommodation chosen, i.e. it was not cheap. I found the Reception staff and the Breakfast staff to be professional and pleasant. However, this was not my experience whilst dining there on a Sunday evening. I was surprised, as a paying guest, to have received from three different dining area staff the very same reply to my request for a glass of water, to accompany my evening meal - "Yes, of course" and to then not receive the requested water. Not only did I NOT receive the requested glass of water but I was then subsequently ignored. Being a Sunday evening, the dining area was busy with \'walk-in\' diners. However, I believe the hotel could make some effort to better serve its paying guests, be they resident or \'walk-in\' rather than simply lie to them in an effort to brush off requests. Although the room was lovely, and the location very nice indeed, I certainly wouldn\'t make the mistake of putting myself at the mercy of the dining area staff again.

10

Tracy

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing location, very friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Definitely stay again.

10

Francoise

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Botany Bay is welcoming and warm. I first discovered it on a walk between Margate and Broadstairs. My stay this week was the third one and I know I will be back. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff members are kind and attentive, the food is good. The pub seems to be a regular stop for walkers and local customers adding to the warmth of the place.

10

Shinko

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located hotel with excellent view. generally speaking friendly, clean, comfortable hotel, I like very much.however, I witnessed frictions between guests and member of stuff and I felt waiter/ waitress need further training to learn how to handle difficult problems with customers. I wish they had much thinner duvet for hot summer and do not allow dogs for the braekfast room.

10

Patricia

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay on a cold winters day. Staff very friendly and efficient. Definitely return soon.

8

Wayne

Jan 10, 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

Very nice hotel. Some staff not very friendly behind the bar. Breakfast was a shambles as my order was wrong and it went to every other table before finally getting to me. Needs better organisation.

10

Katherine

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic location, great service

6

Carole

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was lovely and the location was overlooking the sea which was very nice. We booked for an evening meal which was absolutely appalling., We booked for seven o'clock but had to wait outside the dining room to be seated for about twenty minutes.The waiter had to come and clean the table then we waited over an hour to get the drinks we ordered. Then our meal came which was nothing special for the price.Everyone was complaining about the wait. I wouldnt stay here again which is a shame because the place was lovely. It just was the service we received it was a shambles.We were told guests were a priority but we would have been better doing self service.

10

Chris

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend the hotel. The staff were attentive and friendly. Reception lady Laura was lovely and the perfect welcome. The breakfast has great options and good quality. The restaurant and bar again have great options. Lovely views. Nice coastal walks in your doorstep and nearby hot spots. The room was decent, clean, and tidy. We will be sure to come back again in the future.

10

Frank

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stayed here before. Great hotel. Great food. Great service. Would recommend. Would stay at this hotel again.

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Location

Superb clifftop, beachfront setting with big sea views and direct access to coastal walks. Some guests felt it is a little isolated, and parking can be tight during events or peak times.

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Despina

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a lovely position by the sea. It is very quiet and the twin room was big. The beds are very very comfortable and we both had a good night's sleep. There was a wide range of hot food to order for breakfast as well as cereal, toast and fruit. We'd definitely stay here again.

10

Robert

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Quiet cliff top location near the beach. Ideal location to explore the surrounding area.

10

Caroline

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was conveniently situated close to the beach. Good dining facilities. Good breakfast menu. Quiet rooms. Staff friendly and helpful. Would stay again

8

Annie

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely setting as long as you like it being in the middle of nowhere

8

Mark

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and sufficient for what we needed but i felt we were paying for the location of the hotel rather than the quality of it and we were looking out on to a courtyard where the noise started about 0615 on the Saturday morning. Restaurant staff were excellent

10

Yvonne

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely hotel with beautiful surroundings. Nothing was too much trouble to ask the staff. Had a sea view room with a balcony with outside seating. Plenty of parking spaces. Food in the restaurant and bar was amazing. A great 2 night break.

8

Joe

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location by the bay staff very friendly and helpful great views across the Thames estuary overall a very relaxing overnight stay with a good breakfast choice before you depart.

8

Phillip

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, ideal location for our plans. Shame about the parking if you cant get in the hotel spaces and its height of holiday season… we had to park a ten minute walk away as there was a function on at the hotel too. Parking restrictions on one side of the hotel with a very active warden dishing out penalty charges!!!!!

10

ann

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

wonderful location

10

Harshit

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect just right next to the beach

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise for quality and choice. Restaurant and bar meals are generally enjoyed, though several reviews mention slow or disorganised service and, occasionally, bland dishes or higher prices.

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Despina

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a lovely position by the sea. It is very quiet and the twin room was big. The beds are very very comfortable and we both had a good night's sleep. There was a wide range of hot food to order for breakfast as well as cereal, toast and fruit. We'd definitely stay here again.

6

Peter

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location but horel a little tired and in need of a refurbishment. Surprised this wasn't done over the winter as they are now in full season. Resturant food a little bland but acceptable, good breakfast selection and service. Great beach for families but everything else is a car ride away. Just about value for money but not cheap.

8

P p

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for 2 nights Food was really good and the breakfast was superb The room was very clean The only thing that let the room down was the television reception Other than that i would definitely stay again. Great location and sea veiw

8

Lea

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Hotel was lovely. Perfect location Staff were very helpful and friendly. The restaurant and bar drink prices were a little expensive . Breakfast time finished a bit to early for us, would have been nice to have been an hour later.

10

B A

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay overnight celebrating a friend’s birthday. The room was spacious and clean with a well appointed bathroom- a sea view would have been wonderful but you can’t have everything. We chose to dine in the hotel rather than drive elsewhere and were delighted we did. My whole Bream with lemongrass marinade was perfectly cooked and delicious. Breakfast was great and although service a bit slow we didn’t mind looking out over the bay as we waited.

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Carole

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was lovely and the location was overlooking the sea which was very nice. We booked for an evening meal which was absolutely appalling., We booked for seven o'clock but had to wait outside the dining room to be seated for about twenty minutes.The waiter had to come and clean the table then we waited over an hour to get the drinks we ordered. Then our meal came which was nothing special for the price.Everyone was complaining about the wait. I wouldnt stay here again which is a shame because the place was lovely. It just was the service we received it was a shambles.We were told guests were a priority but we would have been better doing self service.

10

RACHEL

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel lovely location overlooking the sea. Nice quiet location with bar and restaurant. Fish and chips was massive however wasn’t great thought it would be amazing as seaside location but no flavour however the Caesar salad looked amazing. Beds super comfy and everything you need in the room. Great stay overall.

10

Davina

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely weekend All staff were absolutely lovely, polite and helpful Food very good and a great position for walking into Broadstairs and Margate

10

Claire

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with plenty of parking. Dinner was excellent and waiter on the evening was very attentive. Great breakfast and the waitress was super friendly.

8

Chris

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly staff and easy check in. Rooms great, a bit of damage here and there to furniture and fittings. Food was good, heard a few people complaining about length of wait, but I didn't have a problem. Would happily stay again.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $123	2 $118	3 $133	4 $140	5 $139	6 $156	7 $203
8 $145	9 $122	10 $149	11 $154	12 $154	13 $161	14 $333
15 $144	16 $117	17 $149	18 $151	19 $145	20 $255	21 $317
22 $138	23 $122	24 $147	25 $150	26 $141	27 $150	28 $283
29 $139	30 $121

Botany Bay Hotel

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