With breathtaking sea views, Hotel Continental offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, a cozy bar, and an inviting restaurant. Connect to WiFi and unwind with newspapers while the helpful staff takes care of you.
Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Whitstable Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Whitstable Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive
Whitstable Chestfield and Swalecliffe Station - 6 min drive
Whitstable Station - 12 min walk
Canterbury Chilham Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Harbour Garden Cafe - 5 min walk
Birdies - 9 min walk
West Whelks Shellfish - 6 min walk
The Lobster Shack - 6 min walk
Duke of Cumberland - 10 min walk
About this property
Hotel Continental
Hotel Continental puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Kent. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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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Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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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
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Also known as
Hotel Continental Whitstable
Continental Whitstable
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Hotel Continental Whitstable
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Continental offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Continental 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 Hotel Continental?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Continental?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Continental?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Continental?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Continental like?
Hotel Continental is a short 1-minute walk from Tankerton Slopes and 3 minutes' walk from Whitstable Castle and Gardens.
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Hotel Continental Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Location
View
Food
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Restaurant
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good quality, and cooked to order. (23 reviews)
The property's beachfront location offers a lovely view of the sea and is within walking distance to the beach. (5 reviews)
The property's restaurant served delicious food and the bar offered a great selection of options. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Très beau séjour
Petite chambre très charmante face a la mer : les pieds dans l’eau. Proche des animations de la ville tout en restant au calme, bercée par le bruit des vagues
Aurelie
Aurelie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2025
Lovely stay!
The staff were very polite! And the hotel room was nice and cosy. The stairs are a pain, so just be aware that there is no lift. Other than that, a lovely stay, right next to the water front… the staff were helpful, and so so polite! Wil deffo visit again!
Muhammad Saad
Muhammad Saad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Had a lovely sea view room, spotlessly clean. Breakfast was lovely would highly recommend.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Fantastiskt läge superpersonal. Mysigt hotel. Bra frukost. Fin balkong
lars
lars, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
The whole experienced was great. Good value for money and perfect place.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Great for a mini break
A great place on the waterfront
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Everything good
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2025
Wake up to a stunning sea view!
Very good hotel, less than a minute's walk from the beach. Could not fault the hotel's welcome and their breakfast was always excellent.
Two points to highlight: There are a number of stairs inside the hotel which some people may struggle with. Secondly, the hotel's car park is 'first come, first served' so once you get a bay I'd recommend you leave it there for the night. I had to go out with the car and returned late to the hotel which meant I lost my bay for that night - be aware!
Colin
Colin, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Wonderful Hotel throughout
Friendly efficient staff throughout & a superb Hotel & location, our favourite go to place to enjoy & relax.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Fantastic Hidden Gem
A fantastic stay as a family with the most warm and friendly staff that actively engaged with the children. The room was above our expectations and we all had a lovely, comfortable and peaceful sleep
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2025
Great location
Great location. Enjoyable stay
Colette
Colette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Great location, quiet. Parking available. Comfy room, great breakfast and friendly staff.
Cara
Cara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Above expectations. Quality renovations. Great full English breakfast. Would definitely return for another stay.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2024
Enjoying stay
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 9, 2024
1 night break
Nice hotel right on the sea front breakfast was very good and would definitely stay again
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Great place to stay, well priced
Well located, very helpful staff, short walk to town, on the beach
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
Super comfortable
Super comfortable stay in a seafront room - great views, great local ales, fabulous breakfast.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
Lovely Weekend
A great hotel with lovely decor, somebody has a special design flair. Balcony room well worth the upgrade cost with the sea views. Only slight downside was parking uncertainty, but seems to apply generally in Whitstable.
Leslie
Leslie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Night away as a couple
We got checked in and the reception staff were very helpful and friendly. We upgraded our room and it was beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2024
Very nice seaside hotel, with really nice bathroom and excellent breakfast. Staff all great too.
Was rather nice property. Little pricey but was good!
S
S, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2024
Wonderful hotel and staff
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Seaside getaway
Very lovely hotel. Perfect location.
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Winter getaway
Lovely hotel on the beach in November. Blustery westher but lovely bar and dining room. Food was tsdty and the oysters were a great price. Service was very good. Free parking behind hotel.