Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

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

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, 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 standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Whitstable Beach and Tankerton Slopes, and is 7.9 miles from Canterbury Cathedral.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 7.50 per night, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 10.00 per night. Advance request is required for both.

The Marine Hotel in Tankerton

Average nightly price at The Marine by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$146
February	$160
March	$154
April	$196
May	$213
June	$202
July	$216
August	$220
September	$237
October	$185
November	$147
December	$158

What guests think

Across recent reviews, travellers praise The Marine for its friendly, welcoming team and seafront location with lovely sea views, creating a relaxed atmosphere that attracts returning guests as well as families and dog owners.

Rooms are generally comfortable, with popular sea view balconies, but multiple reviews note tired decor and maintenance issues such as worn paint, chipped furniture, small or temperamental showers, drafty windows, and intermittent air conditioning or lift problems. While many enjoyed the food—especially breakfast—some reported slow breakfast service, inconsistent dish quality, training lapses at the bar, and a lingering fish smell in the restaurant at times. Expect a friendly, scenic stay where service and views shine, with occasional upkeep and service-efficiency hiccups.

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Facilities

Pet friendly with a popular bar and seafront seating. Parking is roadside and can be limited; lift access is partial with occasional outages, air conditioning varies by room, WiFi can drop, and many rooms lack fridges.

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Geoffrey

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was unfortunate that the shower mixer was not functioning properly no was the toilet giving a good flush that could not flush away toilet paper at times. We were only staying there for one night! So can’t comment if it was fixed. I was told that the property is old and things go wrong! I don’t accept that comment surely thay should have been fixed and fully operational when we use them for the first time! When we were leaving the hotel the elevator stopped working with my wife and son in it. I would not recommend this property to anyone for staying longer than one night from our experience!

10

Lucy

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful hotel with easy parking outside, lovely rooms, friendly staff, a good restaurant and a fabulous breakfast! We will be back!

10

james

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fab hotel, great location and friendly staff. Parking at the weekend is impossible though!!

6

Jean

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friends got stuck in lift twice. Our shower controls were so stiff we couldn’t stop it dripping. When we ordered brandy they gave it to us in tumblers, When we asked for brandy glasses the member of staff was very rude. Breakfast service could be more efficient. Cereals, conserves and fruit could be put out so people can help themselves. People don’t mind doing their own toast. Taking orders at breakfast was very slow could be more efficient. Some staff very helpful like receptionist others couldn’t care less. Bedroom windows need attention and lots of scuff marks on walls. Bottle of white wine ordered for dinner wasn’t cold no excuse for that. We were offered ice to put in it but eventually we did get another one free of charge. Need to find an eco friendly cleaner for toilets if you don’t want to use bleach.

8

Melanie

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely hotel that has been renovated. A couple of flaky areas could be cleaned and removed and whilst our room was lovely with a sea view there was a problem with the shower where we couldn’t get it warm and when we did we couldn’t turn it off. The room was quite hot even with the aircon and was fixed at a minimum of 19c which is not low enough mid summer. Please note there is no mini bar fridge in the room and the WiFi keeps disconnecting. The breakfast and staff were great but we did notice some bickering with staff in front of customers during a busy spell the afternoon before. All in all a lovely hotel and very dog friendly but I would expect these issues to not happen for the price of the room

10

Gillian catherall

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

So pet friendly. My dog even got a sausage at breakfast.Good location and staff really friendly.I would definitely recommend and would like to return.

10

Margaret

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had an excellent stay, with professional staff being very helpful at all times. Sadly the bar closes at 11pm.

10

anna

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff throughout. We loved the building and the orangery. Deluxe sea view room was lovely with comfy bed. The food in the evening was great and there was an extensive cocktail menu too. Will definitely return.

8

Marie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, fantastic position, comfortable clean room and lovely staff. Dinner was disappointing unfortunately and bar staff need more training. Will go back!

6

Robert

Dec 2, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice hotel . Staff friendly and helpful. Problems with parking - insufficient spaces most times of the day. Room reasonably good with minor gripes - safety catches on windows broken and bedside light flexibility broken, annoying hum outside the room although the night plus periodic water noises. Breakfast very good although a buffet of cereals and juices would have improved things. A very nice system of milk for tea making - in small vacuum flasks.Overall 7/10.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean and well kept, but several mention lapses such as grubby bathrooms, tired paint, stained carpets, and occasional damp or dirty windows. Housekeeping is generally good, though maintenance-related cleanliness issues recur.

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Rosemary

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff very friendly, helpful and professional. Front gardens let the building down with dead weeds in planters and weeds growing in the gutters. Spoilt a popular area to have a drink outside.

8

Claire

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was lovely, bed very comfortable. The bathroom window was filthy though and covered in dirt and cobwebs. Other than the bathroom window it was clean. Breakfast was good.

10

Joanna

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean airy room. Great food and helpful staff. Perfect getaway.

8

Michael

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Marine Hotel was located in a great position for views and walks to Whitstable town and harbour. The room was well presented and comfortable to stay in. There were some signs of damp and wear and tear, it's probably due a refresh soon. The staff were very helpful and polite when checking in/out and booking meals. Food in the restaurant was lovely and not over priced. Breakfast was cooked freshly and was again very tasty. Overall it was a nice stay but I didn't feel I got value for money, this was not a cheap hotel for a mid week autumn stay.

10

Maggie

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous view with balcony Superior room did not have robes. Paint work in bathroom and bedroom needs addressing. Bath area needs good clean. Carpet in place’s disgusting. Bed comfy, as were coffee and tea facilities. Would stay again, but would not pay the room rate for this room!

10

Graham

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and tidy. Lovely sea view from our room.

8

Stirling

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, staff were superb, lovely local shops, cafes & restaurants, walking distance from Whitstable town centre. Only criticism would be the hotel is overdue a lick of paint.

10

Jennifer

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved the beautiful view and very friendly staff. Everyone was so helpful and polite. Our room was great and very clean!

6

Kim

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and location though the rooms need a refresh the furniture was very chipped and the bathroom was not very clean and the maintenance on the bathroom needs improving esp the state of the sealant. Nice staff and fab view just needs some attention to detail

10

Michael

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was excellent. The staff were delightful, everyone very friendly and very helpful. The hotel had all of the amenities you would need bar a fridge in the room as other reviews have mentioned. This wasn’t an issue for us though, they give you milk in a thermos at the bar. The room itself did look a little tired in places but it’s a 3-star hotel so that was okay with us. That being said, it was very clean and comfortable which is what matters most. I would advise check booking through the hotel website directly, they do deals and I suspect I may have gotten the room cheaper directly than through Hotels.com, rookie mistake by me but it is what it is. Overall a great hotel made even better by its staff.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, many with excellent sea views and some with balconies, but decor can feel tired and several reviews report small or hard-to-regulate showers, drafty windows, lumpy pillows, variable air conditioning, and occasionally patchy WiFi.

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10

Sam

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hot weather, but the air conditioning unit in the room was perfect. Bed comfortable, good En-suite. Room 23 with sea view. Very helpful reception and dining room staff.

10

Jacqui

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is in a superb location, right opposite the beach with roadside patking out front. The food and service is excellent. Wine and on tap beers also good. As with older hotels, the rooms vary and there are 3 floors with lots of staircases, but when we asked for a different room, we were happy with our alternative. Some sea rooms have balconies - those looked the best and we would book that next time. Excellent cooked breakfasts included and vg and gf catered for.

8

Josephine

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are great. The receptionist and breakfast team particularly good. We stayed in a second floor front facing room which was large and comfortable. The shower was small and the water pressure/temperature difficult to control. They are having air conditioner units fitted which will be great. Unfortunately ours was not fully commissioned but they did give us a fan. Breakfast was good. Don't bother with drinking the expresso martini - not sure what recipe they use but even after a re-try it was insipid. The hotel location is great although we did take a taxi into Whitstable for dinner although we did walk into the harbour during the day.

10

Janet

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spent one night here as it's one of my bucket list items. The room was lovely, overlooking the sea and slopes, very quiet even with being above the outdoor seating area. The staff were also lovely. I especially enjoyed talking to the older receptionist on duty when I went out for fish and chips in the evening. She even went out of her way when I booked out the following morning to come home, coming outside the hotel to say goodbye and wish me a nice day. (She was busy on the phone when I checked out). The downsides to the room were the pillows, very lumpy, the mattress, also lumpy, gave me a backache and the toilet roll was extremely thin. I think they need better quality toilet rolls for the price you pay for the room. I loved the fact that they ask you if you'd like fresh milk for the room, when you book in, and give you a small thermos flask from the fridge with fresh milk. The breakfast was also good although the poached eggs weren't as hot as they should have been.

8

Melanie

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely hotel that has been renovated. A couple of flaky areas could be cleaned and removed and whilst our room was lovely with a sea view there was a problem with the shower where we couldn’t get it warm and when we did we couldn’t turn it off. The room was quite hot even with the aircon and was fixed at a minimum of 19c which is not low enough mid summer. Please note there is no mini bar fridge in the room and the WiFi keeps disconnecting. The breakfast and staff were great but we did notice some bickering with staff in front of customers during a busy spell the afternoon before. All in all a lovely hotel and very dog friendly but I would expect these issues to not happen for the price of the room

10

Paul

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel and very friendly. Fantastic views of the sea from our front balcony. 15 minute walk into Whitstable.

8

Barry

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, tired rooms …

10

Brenda

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location,clean, comfortable modern room, delicious dinner and breakfast

10

Kate

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel excellent food nice size room and bathroom was very large

8

Kelvyn

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cold. And the bed leaned over to one side in rm 7 Bathroom was cold and hot water was not hot But good food and main bar are was warm

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Service

Service is a standout: staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful across reception and restaurant. A minority reported slow breakfast service or isolated lapses in professionalism.

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Julie

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All of the staff were amazing

6

Jennifer

Aug 24, 2023

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Harley who is actually a chef was so helpful - I could not get out of the stairwell as they are locked at night ( there is a night exit but the main stairwells are locked )- It was very difficult to navigate all the stairs alone with the main doors locked . There was nobody on reception when I called the night staff . Harley helped me . He was very kind and should be thanked

10

David

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly welcome and beautiful hotel full of character in a sea from location. Room very comfortable and well appointed, including good quality tea tray items and coffee machine. Excellent dinner and breakfast. Great value for money and higher standard than the price suggested. Standout feature was that every member of staff was friendly, efficient and engaging and made our stay perfect.

10

Ruth

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly staff who were welcoming to us and our dog.

10

Rebecca

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, great view. Very friendly, efficient staff.

6

Jean

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friends got stuck in lift twice. Our shower controls were so stiff we couldn’t stop it dripping. When we ordered brandy they gave it to us in tumblers, When we asked for brandy glasses the member of staff was very rude. Breakfast service could be more efficient. Cereals, conserves and fruit could be put out so people can help themselves. People don’t mind doing their own toast. Taking orders at breakfast was very slow could be more efficient. Some staff very helpful like receptionist others couldn’t care less. Bedroom windows need attention and lots of scuff marks on walls. Bottle of white wine ordered for dinner wasn’t cold no excuse for that. We were offered ice to put in it but eventually we did get another one free of charge. Need to find an eco friendly cleaner for toilets if you don’t want to use bleach.

10

June

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All the staff were smiley and helpful. I ‘ve already told several friends that the hotel is excellent.

10

hamera

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff so polite and friendly gorgeous views loved it will stay longer

8

Marie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, fantastic position, comfortable clean room and lovely staff. Dinner was disappointing unfortunately and bar staff need more training. Will go back!

10

Michael

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was excellent. The staff were delightful, everyone very friendly and very helpful. The hotel had all of the amenities you would need bar a fridge in the room as other reviews have mentioned. This wasn’t an issue for us though, they give you milk in a thermos at the bar. The room itself did look a little tired in places but it’s a 3-star hotel so that was okay with us. That being said, it was very clean and comfortable which is what matters most. I would advise check booking through the hotel website directly, they do deals and I suspect I may have gotten the room cheaper directly than through Hotels.com, rookie mistake by me but it is what it is. Overall a great hotel made even better by its staff.

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Location

Right on the seafront with lovely views and an easy walk to Whitstable and the harbour; sea view rooms are a highlight.

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William

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely overnight stay at the Marine. Its a real favourite for a night away by the Coast. Great bar and restaurant and all the staff so friendly and helpful. Breakfast is brilliant. Worth a sea view room.

8

Michael

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in a great location. Always try to book a sea view it’s worth it.

8

Wayne

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant stay with lovely service and great breakfast. The location was perfect, right across the road from the beach. The rooms with balconies have a wonderful sea view.

10

Adrian

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful couple of nights at The Marine. Great location, perfect for walking to Whitstable plus a wonderful view. Staff were all super friendly and efficient. Highly recommended staying here. We’ll be back for sure. Thanks all.

10

Jacqui

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is in a superb location, right opposite the beach with roadside patking out front. The food and service is excellent. Wine and on tap beers also good. As with older hotels, the rooms vary and there are 3 floors with lots of staircases, but when we asked for a different room, we were happy with our alternative. Some sea rooms have balconies - those looked the best and we would book that next time. Excellent cooked breakfasts included and vg and gf catered for.

10

william

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Delightful break to this part of Kent…lovely location…fantastic restaurants all within easy walk of the hotel. Plenty helpful staff at the hotel. First time at the Marine Hotel and we’ll definitely be back.

10

Paul

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel and very friendly. Fantastic views of the sea from our front balcony. 15 minute walk into Whitstable.

10

Jennifer

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic food. Beautiful hotel, tastefully decorated. Good location

10

Brenda

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location,clean, comfortable modern room, delicious dinner and breakfast

8

Stirling

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, staff were superb, lovely local shops, cafes & restaurants, walking distance from Whitstable town centre. Only criticism would be the hotel is overdue a lick of paint.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised as generous and delicious, and many enjoyed dinners and cocktails; however, some guests noted slow breakfast service or inconsistent dish quality, and a few found dinner underwhelming or the restaurant area fishy-smelling.

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Vanessa

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Marine Hotel is a really lovely venue situated in the perfect seafront location. We were pleasantly surprised by our room, it was spacious, clean and freshly decorated. The bed was very comfortable and linen was crisp and fresh, ticked all my boxes, so it was - 5 stars all round. Loved our seaview too! I was a bit disappointed with breakfast, the service was slow and just didn’t match my expectation of The Marine. It was okay though. It might’ve been because there had been a park run outside and a large number of the runners came into the hotel for coffee/breakfast etc Overall though, I was very satisfied with my stay at The Marine Hotel. I would definitely stay there again and so would recommend it☺️

10

Makiko

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed staying at Marine Hotel, we had dinner and breakfast at restaurant and impressed with the quality of food. The staff are attentive and friendly, specially to my 8 year old daughter. definitely recommend this hotel.

10

Shiobhain

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely 1 night stay in a very lovely large superior sea view room. (Room 9) Lovely huge sleigh bed, cute little balcony and large bathroom. Myself and my partner had a complimentary glass of wine for my birthday. Thanks! I’m coeliac/ gluten intolerant but breakfast was no issue at all, super helpful.

8

Edawrd

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I thought the hotel was expensive. The breakfast was not cooked enough, eggs not cooked, bacon not crispy enough. good location, 15min walk into Whitstable.

6

Jean

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friends got stuck in lift twice. Our shower controls were so stiff we couldn’t stop it dripping. When we ordered brandy they gave it to us in tumblers, When we asked for brandy glasses the member of staff was very rude. Breakfast service could be more efficient. Cereals, conserves and fruit could be put out so people can help themselves. People don’t mind doing their own toast. Taking orders at breakfast was very slow could be more efficient. Some staff very helpful like receptionist others couldn’t care less. Bedroom windows need attention and lots of scuff marks on walls. Bottle of white wine ordered for dinner wasn’t cold no excuse for that. We were offered ice to put in it but eventually we did get another one free of charge. Need to find an eco friendly cleaner for toilets if you don’t want to use bleach.

10

Susan

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and excellent staff. Breakfast was delicious .😎

10

Robert

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was well-maintained and the staff were all very nice. We especially enjoyed the breakfast.

8

Marie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, fantastic position, comfortable clean room and lovely staff. Dinner was disappointing unfortunately and bar staff need more training. Will go back!

10

Michael

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A fantastic stay at a really nice hotel. Great breakfast, food and drink. Overlooking the water made it even more enjoyable

10

Darryl

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked here because everything else was full. What a great surprise. Wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed two nights. The breakfast is AMAZING!!! The chef is a perfect breakfast cook. The pancakes are amazing, the poached eggs on the eggs benedict were perfectly cooked and the service was great. I want to stay here again just to have breakfast. It was the best food we had while in England.

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1 $167	2 $194	3 $201	4 $201	5 $196	6 $200	7 $297
8 $186	9 $201	10 $191	11 $207	12 $170	13 $213	14 $267
15 $172	16 $183	17 $190	18 $191	19 $189	20 $200	21 $299
22 $172	23 $195	24 $168	25 $184	26 $205	27 $194	28 $237
29 $166	30 $194

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