Right by the sea, The Castle Hotel offers a warm welcome with a daily manager's reception, a cozy bar, and delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas and enjoy self parking.
Mercure Hythe Imperial Spa Naturel - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Lympne Castle - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 83 min drive
Hythe Westenhanger Station - 6 min drive
Hythe Station - 15 min walk
Hythe Sandling Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
Hide And Fox - 1 min walk
The Red Lion - 18 min walk
Light Railway Restaurant - 16 min walk
The Potting Shed - 18 min walk
Ivy’s Of Hythe - 17 min walk
About this property
The Castle Hotel
When you stay at The Castle Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Free offsite parking within 10 ft
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Hythe The Castle Hotel Inn
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Castle Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Castle 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 Castle Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of GBP 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Castle Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Castle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Castle Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near The Castle Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Castle Hotel like?
The Castle Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from St Leonard's Church and 7 minutes' walk from Brockhill Park Performing Arts College.
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Reviews
The Castle Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.2
Eco-friendliness
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Great stay and lovely food.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2025
Nice place to stay
Perfect place to stop over prior to ferry or Chunnel crossing. Not too far to walk into town although it’s uphill all the way back. Friendly staff and very welcoming.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
All round good and set in a lovely and interesting village very close to the Shuttle terminal.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Comfortable stay in good location. Hospitable and friendly.
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2025
Had a twin bed room with my daughter for 2 nights. Room and beds were ok and in a quiet area apart from a few other guests who were quite noisy. Bit disappointed that the kitchen was not in use as we had a very long journey. Staff were very nice and helpful
moira
moira, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
End of an era at the Castle Hotel
Hotel was in the last few days of ownership before handover to new owners. Old owners were pleasant enough, but I felt we got the minimum acceptable service.
We had stayed twice before, but it made no difference. Minimum acceptable service means Average Star Marking.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Pleasant stay and good food
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 12, 2025
Property in poor repair and gardens overgrown and not looked after
Food very basic
The bar shut at 20.30hrs after the locals left, asked to have our drinks in our bedroom and made feel uncomfortable until we finished our drink
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 6, 2025
Fine but noisy
Arrived to find there was no food available at the hotel. Nothing to communicate this beforehand.
There was also no WiFi and no communication about this beforehand either
Macerator in a few of the rooms too so super noisy not just ours but everyone else's at all hours especially with the early start we had the morning afterwards
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
A super two day break away.
This small hotel is clean and friendly. The food is all freshly prepared and cooked for each order. It was very tasty and well presented. Owners and staff are friendly and welcoming.
They also welcome, for a small charge, well behaved dogs which is great if you own a pet that you cannot leave at home with someone else. Our little dog loved the area and there was a nice walk close by.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2024
Nice and cozy
Nice cozy hotel with friendly staff.
Rob
Rob, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 27, 2025
Property upgrade in progress. Accommodation fine.
Pub area very welcoming. Good English breakfast. Lovely hosts.
Paul
Paul, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Owners very welcoming and accommodating.
Rooms clean and pleasant.
Great food. Great real ales and cider.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Decent room , good value .
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2024
Friendly staff, nice meal.
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 4, 2025
Very tired, needs some tlc
The hotel is very tired, it needs a lick of paint everywhere. All of the staff kept saying how busy they were but the hotel didn't look busy at all. The beds were uncomfortable, the shower is tiny and the bed for my daughter had no headboard.
We were asked if we wanted breakfast, I said I don't know yet and I was told that I needed to make a decision straight away.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Lovely area to stay close to beach and restaurants, bathroom very dated needs upgrading , but overall nice stay
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 16, 2025
Cold
Ok, but a very cold room
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2024
Lovely stay
Lovely place, abit dated and could do with a few more facilities in the room .. it was very basic but at top prices to book. Hosts were very lovely and friendly
nicola
nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2023
Lovely accommodation
Nice rooms above a pub. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating. The breakfast was delicious too. Highly recommend a stay there.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2024
Very good service from staff nothing to much trouble.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 3, 2024
A two night stay away. The room was a nice size.
The carpark is shared with village, so the first night we had to park on the road.
The checking in times are strict, as the bar/ pub closes.
Siobhan
Siobhan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 21, 2025
A poor start to our holiday
I need to start with the fact that the property has only been taken over in the past week but they did said they had managed to clean the room
Arriving at 6.30pm we were told that there was no kitchen service, no chef and they could get us a continental style breakfast in the morning if we chose. Asking about eating that evening they said most places closed at 4,5 and 6 on a Sunday and didn’t recommend anywhere to try
Taken to the room via creaky and dusty corridors we entered our family room with en suite macerator plumbing
The room had spiders in the corners, un ironed bedding, fusty towels, some of the ceiling hanging down and cobwebs on the wall
( the bed was very comfy)
At 5am the room began to leak and dripped for 1 hour leaving a big water mark
No- one could flush the toilet in the night as it made such a loud and long noise
In the morning we tried to find someone to tell but only the cleaner could be found and she said she would tell the manager
When we arrived they took our £110 payment and must have known some of these issues
We wish the new owners well with their renovations but they should not have opened this early or if so, adjusted the price accordingly and thought of solutions to offer to solve guests problems ( they did say we could order a takeaway!)
We will not be staying again or recommending it to anyone else - Sorry
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2023
Rooms & decor in the rooms need updating. Dining area is lovely & good value for money!
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2024
Night away
We stayed here as we had a reservation at hide and fox resturant, perfect location as its almost opposite!
Owners lovely, room was comfortable and clean, although a little dated and small.
We only had a pre dinner drink in the pub so cant comment on the food as we opted to have brunch down in hythe the following morning.
Room had tv with various channels, tea and coffee facilities, also shower gel and shampoo was provided in the shower room