In the heart of Dover, St Martin's Guest House offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and concierge services. Explore historic sites like Dover Castle or unwind at your own pace knowing you have smoke-free premises.
Dover (QQD-Dover Priory Train Station) - 13 min walk
Dover Priory Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
The Eight Bells - 7 min walk
Costa Coffee - 8 min walk
La Salle Verte - 7 min walk
The Hoptimist - 5 min walk
The Lord Nelson - 4 min walk
About this property
St Martin's Guest House
When you stay at St Martin's Guest House, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, this guest house is just a 5-minute drive from White Cliffs of Dover.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 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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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Concierge services
Facilities
Reception hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
Also known as
St Martin's Guest House Guesthouse Dover
St Martin's Guest House Dover
St Martin's Guest House Dover
St Martin's Guest House Guesthouse
St Martin's Guest House Guesthouse Dover
Frequently asked questions
Does St Martin's Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, St Martin's Guest House 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 St Martin's Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at St Martin's Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St Martin's Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around St Martin's Guest House like?
St Martin's Guest House is in the heart of Dover, a short 14-minute walk from Dover Castle and 9 minutes' walk from Dover Beach.
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Reviews
St Martin's Guest House Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Location
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Room
History
Port
Restaurant
Castle
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Trip
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
John, our host, was a wealth of knowledge on local history. Great location.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
It was very cute. Nothing fancy but very clean and John was a wonderful host.
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
The proprietor is extremely personable and kind. I also loved the accommodations the room was large and well appointed.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
John the property manager was great. His knowledge of the area and history made our stay very enjoyable. Hotel is a page out of old English history. A pleasure to stay at a unique and historic hotel.
James
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2023
Beautiful quaint guest house, hosted by the kind and very helpful John and his lovely wife who went above and beyond. John was helpful in sharing information about local attractions as well as nice places to eat. Really enjoyed a quiet weekend away at the coast. Must stay if you’re in Dover.
Marian
Marian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Very cute and comfortable room. Outstanding management. The gentleman that ran the hotel was very knowledgeable of the area and told us all about the local history. The hotel is walkable to the castle and the cruise port.
Lyla
Lyla, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2023
Close to the Castle. Free on street parking opposite the guest house. Large bedroom with a sitting area. It is dated, but clean and does the job. Convenient to walk into town. 5 stars for John who works there. Such a lovely, friendly guy.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 24, 2024
Great location, close to everything. They have no parking, you have to figure it out yourself. Free and convenient overnight parking is available a stone's throw away. Building and room were a bit musty. Quite overpriced in my view for the amenities on offer; that was likely because it was a last-minute booking.
Jayakrishnan
Jayakrishnan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Very clean, very quaint, very cute. No lift but owner/mgr carried our bags up and down our flight of stairs. No parking. Cab had to drop us off and pu on the sidewalk. Highly recommend
David
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 10, 2023
The best thing about this property is its location. Its website lists it as a B and B, but there was no breakfast. The owner is not at all amenable yo early check-in or late check out, necessitating for us a 2 1/2 hour wait with no services at a cruise terminal.
Additionally, neither Kleenex nor shampoo was provided. Amenities were basic.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
Charming Guest House
We stayed in two rooms here for a night before joining our cruise and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. It is close to the white cliffs of Dover and Dover castle and only a mile from the port. St Martins is very well located. John, the concierge was amazing and always wanted to please. As other reviews noted, he is very knowledgeable of the area. The rooms were very clean. As others have stated St. Martins is a guest house. Rooms are small and basic and there isn't any air conditioning. If those things are important to you you are better off booking a large hotel. We felt the positives of this charming place far outweighed any of that other stuff and inexpensive at about 100 pounds a night.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Just stayed one night before our cruise out of the port of Dover.
If you're looking for an authentic English experience in a vintage property this is for you.
We had absolutely no problems with the property and the host is marvelous.
He goes way out of his way to accommodate and help. He also arranged a taxi service for us and gave us information on what was nearby.
Just some basic information, the hotel is not air conditioned so if you're booking a summer trip that might be a factor. There are no elevators in the property and our room was on the third floor so you must be able to use stairs.
This was a former residence and so there is no lobby, sitting area, restaurant, bar etc on site. The room was quite comfortable it has a full size bed - separate bathroom and toilet. There is no fridge in the room. Its well kept but the building is hundreds of years old. The room door used a skeleton key.
We were looking for an authentic vintage English experience (and that was what we got) no real complaints -but this is not a hotel, if that's what your looking for.
Not a lot to see or do around the hotel except for the castle, there is a shopping center with some supermarkets.
The hotel is within walking to
Dover castle, but be aware it's a lot of walking and most of it is uphill and you need to be in good shape with sensible shoes.
Getting to the port of Dover requires a taxi it's only about a 5 to 10 minute drive 8 pounds. FYI there is no Uber or Lyft in Dover England.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
John, the host, was very welcoming and gave us detailed information about Dover and recommended various places to eat. It was a perfect location, close to Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and the city center. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
Great experience all around
We had such a pleasant experience staying here. The room was clean and quiet. John is an excellent concierge and provided the best recommendations on things to do during our stay in Dover! Highly recommended!
Kelsey
Kelsey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
John the innkeeper was very helpful and charming and so courteous
John
John, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 18, 2025
very basic but clean and very pleasant proprietor
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2023
Great location, staff was super friendly and very helpful, would definitely stay again if we ever go back to Dover.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2022
Simple accommodations, close to the port, easy to walk to find food
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Proprietor John, was excellent, helpful, great information
John
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2023
Lovely place. Great location
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2023
John is the perfect host, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Wonderful place. Clean, large room, fellow that runs the place is super nice and helpful
Davis
Davis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2022
Beautiful historic property in fantastic location. Host was wonderful, giving us lots of tips on local dining and activities along with information on the property history and a few historical stories of the area!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Lovely guest house
The place has a lovely warm English feel and John the concierge makes it very welcoming.
Ada
Ada, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2023
Very friendly and helpful, great suggestions for area. Wonderful quiet place to stay. Clean