Broadstairs
Things to do in Broadstairs, Kent
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Broadstairs is a seaside resort in Kent where the beaches are the main draw. Joss Bay, Kingsgate Bay and Viking Bay all rate highly with visitors, each consistently scoring above 4.5 stars, and there's enough variety in the bays to encourage exploring different stretches of coast. The town caters well to families: Lillyputt Mini Golf and the AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park at nearby Westwood Cross provide indoor options when the weather turns, and Elev8 Broadstairs offers another activity centre if you want to keep children occupied beyond the beach.
This is a straightforward coastal town where the appeal lies in the beaches, the traditional seaside experience, and having families' entertainment close at hand. It's the kind of place where you come to stay near the sea and spend time on or near the water, with enough shelter-from-the-weather options to make it workable across seasons.
Where to stay in Broadstairs(12)
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For accommodation, there are around a dozen hotels and guest houses, with several long-established seafront options. The Yarrow Hotel stands out with a rating of 4.6 from over 800 reviews. The Bay Tree Hotel and The Botany Bay Hotel have both accumulated substantial numbers of visitor reviews and maintain ratings in the low 4s, suggesting they're popular stalwarts. Canterbury Bell by Marstons Inns also performs well at 4.4 stars. For eating out, Captain Ds is particularly well-regarded, rated 4.8 from nearly 450 reviews, while Riparo Lounge offers another option at 4.3 stars.
The Botany Bay Hotel
Marine Drive, Kingsgate, Broadstairs
The Crown Guesthouse
23 High Street, Broadstairs
Travelodge Margate Westwood
Unit 53, Westwood Cross, Broadstairs
Yarrow Hotel
Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs
Artfuls
1 John Street, Broadstairs
Broadstairs House
24 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs
Canterbury Bell by Marstons Inns
481 Margate Road, Broadstairs
Lazy Days B&B
43 King Edward Avenue, Broadstairs
Things to Do in Broadstairs(11)
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Attractions Near Broadstairs
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Under 1 Roof
London · ⭐ 4.3
Bumble Beez
Ramsgate
1 mi
The WonderWorks
Margate · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Vue Thanet (Westwood Cross)
Isle Of Thanet · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Ramsgate Tunnels
Ramsgate · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Ramsgate Main Sands
Ramsgate · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
The Shell Grotto
Margate · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
The Oval Bandstand and Lawns
Margate · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Broadstairs
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Self-Catering Cottages in Broadstairs
All cottages in Broadstairs →The Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £727
Garden Rooms
3 bed · sleeps 6
Garden Views
2 bed · sleeps 4
Loft Living
2 bed · sleeps 3
Blue Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £543
Northwood 2
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £982
Rosemary House
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £651
Belmont House
5 bed · sleeps 10
Common questions about Broadstairs
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We list 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Broadstairs.
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