Hotels in Minster on Sea

Hotels in the traditional sense are in short supply in Minster on Sea itself, since the Isle of Sheppey has always been more of a caravan-and-camping coast than a hotel destination. What you will find nearby is a mix of pub rooms, small guesthouses and self-catering cottages, particularly around Sheerness and the villages that ring the island, offering an easy base for exploring the abbey, the beach at Minster Leas and the marshes further south. For those who want a proper hotel with more facilities, Sittingbourne and the wider Swale area on the Kent mainland, a short drive across the Sheppey Crossing, have a broader choice, while still keeping the island's beaches and nature reserves within easy reach for day trips. Booking ahead in summer is sensible, since the limited stock of rooms on Sheppey itself gets booked up quickly once the weather turns good and the beach at Minster Leas starts drawing crowds. Whichever option you choose, the compact size of the island means nowhere is ever far from the sea, and a short drive or walk usually brings you back down to the coastal park or the promenade for an evening stroll.