Hotels in Kent
48 handpicked places to stay
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Kent's coast and countryside offer a wide spread of places to stay, from Edwardian townhouses in Deal to converted barns near the North Downs. Whitstable and Margate suit those wanting beach walks and seafood, with guest houses such as Seaview Guest House Whitstable putting the water on your doorstep, while Folkestone properties like 10to12 Folkestone and Brunger House sit close to the harbour and old town.
Inland, Tenterden and Rochester bring a different pace, with period B&Bs and rural retreats such as Field View Bed & Breakfast and North Downs Barn suited to walking or exploring the Weald. Sandwich adds a quieter, historic base, with houses like Glebe House and Copeland House offering a good starting point for the Cinque Ports. Deciding between coast and countryside, or a grand old house like The Old Rectory versus a working farm setting like Beachborough Park, is really a question of what kind of Kent break you're after.
The Reading Rooms
B&B · Hawley Square, Margate Old Town
An intimate three-room Georgian townhouse guesthouse on a quiet Old Town square, favoured by design-minded weekenders.
Brunger House
B&B · Appledore Road, Tenterden
A four-star bed and breakfast on the edge of Tenterden with a garden, free Wi-Fi and a warm welcome for guests travelling with dogs.
Fort Road Hotel
Hotel · Fort Road, Margate Old Town
A small, design-led hotel above a well-regarded restaurant, a short walk from Margate's Old Town and Turner Contemporary.
The Pearl of Whitstable
Guest House · Cromwell Road, town centre
A small, individually decorated guest house in the town centre offering boutique-style rooms within easy walking distance of the harbour.
Molland Manor House
B&B · Ash village, about three miles from Sandwich
A Grade II listed manor house dating from 1262 in the village of Ash, offering spacious en suite guest rooms and a private car park.
The Print House Inn
Inn · West Cross, Tenterden
A boutique sixteenth-century inn near Tenterden's high street with six individually themed rooms named after William Caxton's trade.
The Sovereign B&B
B&B · Medway Bridge Marina, Borstal, on the River Medway
A bed and breakfast aboard a permanently moored 1930s Rhine cruising ship at Medway Bridge Marina, close to central Rochester.
St Peters Bed and Breakfast
B&B · St Peters Street, town centre
A centrally located bed and breakfast in a period house, a minute's walk from the shops and under ten minutes from the railway station.
Sea Bathing Guest House
Guest House · Near Margate Old Town and harbour
A small guest house in a converted period townhouse close to the Old Town, run with an emphasis on personal service and local knowledge.
Field View Bed & Breakfast
B&B · Higham village, around 4 miles from Rochester
A family-run bed and breakfast in the village of Higham, near Rochester, offering ensuite rooms and free parking since 2007.
Ship & Trades
Inn · Chatham Maritime marina, 2 miles from Rochester
A 15-room boutique inn in a former dockyard engineering works, overlooking the marina at Chatham's historic Royal Naval Dockyard.
The Camden Arms
Inn · Market Place, Margate Old Town
A characterful pub with rooms on the Old Town's Market Place, known locally for its bar and kitchen as much as its beds.
The Marine Hotel Whitstable
Hotel · Marine Parade, seafront
A boutique seafront hotel on Marine Parade with sea-view rooms, a bar and restaurant looking out over the estuary towards Tankerton.
North Downs Barn
B&B · Cuxton village, around 3 miles from Rochester
A small, family-run bed and breakfast in the Medway Valley village of Cuxton, in the heart of the North Downs countryside near Rochester.
The Albion Rooms
Hotel · Dreamland, Margate seafront
A retro-styled boutique hotel within the Dreamland amusement park complex, geared towards music fans and families alike.
Premier Inn Whitstable
Hotel · Thanet Way, edge of town
A reliable budget chain hotel just outside the centre, with easy parking and straightforward access to the A299 for drivers.
The Woolpack Hotel
Inn · High Street, Tenterden
A fifteenth-century coaching inn on Tenterden's high street with seven boutique bedrooms and a kitchen built around seasonal Kentish produce.
Hotel Continental
Hotel · Beach Walk, seafront
A long-standing seafront hotel on Whitstable's beach, known for its own row of iconic black weatherboarded fishermen's huts as well as standard rooms.
Smiths Court Hotel
Guest House · Cliftonville seafront, near Walpole Bay
A small, family-run seafront guest house in Cliftonville, offering straightforward sea-view rooms at gentler prices than central Margate.
Flackley Ash Hotel
Hotel · Peasmarsh, near Rye, about 9 miles from Tenterden
A Georgian country house hotel with a spa and gardens near Rye, a short drive from Tenterden and well placed for both Kent and East Sussex.
Fleur de Lis Hotel
Inn · Delf Street, town centre
A mid-seventeenth-century former coaching inn on Delf Street with refurbished en suite rooms, a bar and a locally sourced restaurant menu.
London Beach Country Hotel, Spa & Golf Club
Hotel · St Michaels, just west of Tenterden
A parkland golf and spa hotel just outside Tenterden with an infinity pool, hydrotherapy suite and views across the Wealden countryside.
CloudZen
B&B · 92 Grosvenor Place, Margate
A B&B on Grosvenor Place in Margate, Kent, with a gym and spa on site alongside straightforward family-friendly rooms.
BeetBeds
Hotel · Market Street Car Park, Margate
BeetBeds is a straightforward hotel above Market Street Car Park in Margate, handy for a short seaside break near Turner Contemporary and Dreamland.
Boat House
Hotel · Sea Wall, Whitstable
A pared-back bolthole on Whitstable's Sea Wall, best suited to couples or walkers wanting the harbour and coastline on their doorstep.
Cliftonville House
B&B · 54 Canterbury Road, Whitstable
Adults-only B&B on Canterbury Road in Whitstable, with free on-site parking and en-suite rooms a short walk from the town centre.
Crescent Turner Hotel
Hotel · Wraik Hill, Whitstable
A 16-room hotel on Wraik Hill above Whitstable, Kent, with garden grounds and free parking close to the Kent coast.
Bed & Breakfast Fieldview
B&B · 32 Walmers Avenue, Rochester
Adults-only B&B in a homely Rochester house on Walmers Avenue, with a garden and free on-site parking.
Botleigh Villa
B&B · 108 Borstal Road, Rochester
Adults-only B&B in Rochester with en-suite rooms and free parking, a short drive from Rochester Castle and the River Medway.
Haven Kent Coast
Guest Accommodation · Kent Coast Park, Rochester
Family holiday park near Rochester on the Kent coast, with an indoor water park, on-site dining and an estuary beach close by.
RBS Hotel
Hotel · 5-7 Frindsbury Road, Rochester
A straightforward hotel on Frindsbury Road, Rochester, within easy reach of the castle, the Medway and local pubs and restaurants.
Goss Hall Bed & Breakfast
B&B · Goss Hall Lane, Sandwich
Goss Hall Bed & Breakfast in Sandwich, Kent pairs a spa and sauna with free parking and a garden for guests who golf or fish nearby.
The Five Bells
Hotel · The Cross, Sandwich
A historic inn at The Cross in Sandwich, Kent, surrounded by open countryside and handy for golf and fishing nearby.
The Lodge at Princes
Hotel · Princes Drive, Sandwich
A low-rise modern lodge on Princes Drive in Sandwich, Kent, geared towards golfers with a course right on its doorstep.
Travelodge Sandwich
Hotel · Spitfire Way, Sandwich
Straightforward Travelodge on Spitfire Way, Sandwich, with en-suite rooms across 75 pet-friendly rooms near Royal St George's golf course.
King Hotel Tenterden
Hotel · Biddenden Road, Tenterden
A Kent Weald hotel on Biddenden Road in Tenterden, with air-conditioned en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.
Little Dane Court
Guest Accommodation · 1 Ashford Road, Tenterden
A five-room guesthouse on Ashford Road in Tenterden, Kent, mixing period character with a garden and easy access to the town's pubs and restaurants.
Period
B&B · Ivy Cottage, Tenterden
Period-style B&B at Ivy Cottage in Tenterden, Kent, with free parking and a garden in a central spot near the town's pubs and restaurants.
Cave Hotel & Golf Resort
Hotel · Brickfield Lane, Faversham
A cave-themed hotel on Brickfield Lane in Faversham, Kent, with 41 modern rooms, a golf course and an indoor pool.
Premier Inn Faversham
Hotel · London Road, Faversham
Premier Inn Faversham offers 84 en-suite rooms with free on-site parking, just outside the town's historic market square in Kent.
Stone Street
B&B · 36 Stone Street, Faversham
A B&B on Stone Street in Faversham, Kent, with breakfast included and pubs and restaurants close by for evenings out.
The Judds Folly Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Hotel · Syndale Park, Faversham
Countryside hotel near Faversham with 26 rooms, a garden and picnic area, close to golf, pubs and restaurants, and free on-site parking.
The Shepherds Snug
B&B · Monks Hill Road Waterham Hernhill Faversham, Faversham
A rural B&B off Monks Hill Road near Faversham, Kent, with a garden, picnic area and free on-site parking.
The Bull Inn Lodges
Hotel · 1 Regent Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook
A small five-room lodge in Rolvenden near Cranbrook, Kent, suited to travellers wanting a quiet countryside base with a pub attached.
The George Hotel
Hotel · Stone St, Cranbrook
A 12-room hotel on Stone St in Cranbrook, Kent, with its own restaurant, bar and garden for exploring the Weald.
The Queens Inn
Hotel · Rye Road, Cranbrook
A 7-room inn on Rye Road in Cranbrook, Kent, with a restaurant and bar handy for exploring the Weald of Kent.
Hever Castle Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Hotel · The Astor Wing, Edenbridge
A 28-room B&B in Edenbridge, Kent, with free parking and a bar, well placed for exploring the surrounding countryside.
The Greyhound Inn
Hotel · Uckfield Lane, Edenbridge
A Kent inn on Uckfield Lane outside Edenbridge, surrounded by countryside walks and close to Hever Castle and Chartwell.
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