The Bell Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with modern comforts near the train station. Savor lunch and dinner at The Old Dining Room, unwind on the terrace, or take advantage of bike rentals to explore nearby. With helpful staff and high-speed WiFi, you'll feel right at home.
Located near a train station, The Bell Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Sandwich. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Old Dining Room, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
37 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 49 ft (GBP 9.60 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Old Dining Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 9.60 per day (49 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
Bell Hotel
Bell Hotel Sandwich
Bell Sandwich
The Bell Hotel Sandwich, Kent
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bell Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bell Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bell Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bell Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Bell Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor G Casino Thanet (11-min drive) and Genting Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Bell Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bell Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Old Dining Room.
What's the area around The Bell Hotel like?
The Bell Hotel is just a short 9-minute walk from Sandwich Station.
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Reviews
The Bell Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great variety of options and delicious food. (25 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 7, 2026
Parking ok clean room and facilities and shop nearby
Harry
Harry, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 28, 2026
On the one of the hottest days of the year, the room had a tiny fan for a family room. Unbearable, no sleep at all. I understand you can't have air-conditioning on the building as its old, however there is nothing stopping you putting portable air-conditioning units in the rooms. Simply Unbearable. Staff were nice and friendly, amenities of, slightly dated, but its an old building.
chris
chris, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
The Bell Hotel is a beautiful place, the staffs are friendly, I had a comfortable stay.
Siu Chung
Siu Chung, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Great variety of breakfast options, comfortable beds and a spacious family room. Friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay.
Jemma
Jemma, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2026
The decor of the room was a little tired, but the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Daphne
Daphne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2026
I booked one of the cheaper rooms this time but it had everything we needed, the bathroom had lovely thick towels and a great shower. All very clean. Friendly, helpful staff.
Rosemary
Rosemary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Incredible! To sum up our stay. It was incredible! From start to finish I can’t fault the service we received, Spotless, peaceful, spacious and super well equipped.
Kerri
Kerri, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2025
Staff were great and very welcoming. Breakfast was superb. Only negative was that the room was so hot and we couldn’t adjust the heat.
Glynn
Glynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
Nice room but a bit small.
Would stay again.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2026
Good location in town, nice breakfast. Had a few little issues while we were there which staff did their best to sort. Rooms in need of deep clean especially very dusty curtains! Be aware there is limited parking so you will have to pay for the public car park nearby. Our room was up several flights of stairs with no lift and no help with heavy luggage offered.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Hotel and staff were lovely.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2025
All good, room chilly, but I thin
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Very good hotel, simple check in and out.
Cheng
Cheng, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Great location and like many hotels of this nature - charming and dated in equal measure.
Damien
Damien, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2023
Lovely central location, great rooms, convenient to walk anywhere, Lovely Breakfast, very welcoming
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
A very clean hotel, in a great location with an extremely friendly team of staff.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2025
Apart from the bedroom and en-suite being dated it’s a really nice hotel. The guys had an emergency over night and the gas had to be cut off to the kitchen, so no hot breakfast. Not their fault at all and they put on an amazing spread for a continental breakfast like I’d never seen before. So well done to them. The gas engineer arrived as I was leaving. Staff were fantastic.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
We had a very pleasant stay at The Bell Hotel. The room was nice, simple and everything we needed.
Beautiful breakfast and we enjoyed the bar.
Would love to return!
Fae
Fae, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Friendly efficient staff and very helpful.
Breakfast was also excellent
T
T, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
Good value one night stay , good quality coffee in rooms and comfy bed , couldn’t fault it for price .
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Brilliant stay
Really had a great check in was meet by Simone who went out of her way to help us she had our drinks brought to us in the lounge and arranged for out luggage to be taken up to our room. We had a valentine meal and everyone of the staff was great
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
Lovely stay
Enjoyed our stay, lovely atmosphere in the evening, staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely return
Lee
Lee, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Great service as always, friendly efficient staff. Very comfortable room. Delicious breakfast.
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2024
Love staying at The Bell. Staff are very friendly. Food is really good, wonderful breakfast with awesome choices included. Room was very well appointed with superb view of the river.
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
This is our second time of staying and love the hotel.
Staff are amazing and breakfast is yummy.
10/10 we will be back again next year.