Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachfront / seafront location
Great sea views from rooms
Very clean rooms
In-room kitchenette amenities (fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee machine)
Friendly and helpful staff; early check-in available
Easy/secure check-in via door code (mentioned)
Paid parking available nearby
Cons:
No breakfast offered / limited F&B
Value for money concerns (price vs included services)
Beds described as hard or small
Shower issues: low fixed shower head and poor water pressure
Noise from road/beach and noisy AC/fan unit
Vending machine issues (expired item)
Parking can be inconvenient (paid, needs frequent top-ups)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews state 'very clean', 'clean and tidy' and 'suite was lovely and clean' — overall cleanliness is a clear strength.
Service
8.6
Staff repeatedly described as pleasant, friendly and helpful; early check-in was offered. A few notes about limited reception hours (no reception after 5pm) slightly temper the score.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised as perfect, right on the beach / seafront with great sea views and convenient access to restaurants — location is a standout feature.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms are described as clean and comfortable with great views, but there are repeated issues: hard or small beds, low/poor shower heads and water pressure, dated fittings, and intermittent noise from AC/fans.
Amenities
8.3
In-room amenities (fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee machine) are frequently noted positively. Paid parking is available but can be cumbersome; vending machine and lack of breakfast reduce the score slightly.
Value for Money
6.6
Several guests commented that the property felt poor value for money (no breakfast included, expectation mismatch); value perception is notably weaker than other areas.
Food and Beverage
6.3
No breakfast offered at the hotel in multiple reports, an expired vending machine and smells from a nearby restaurant were mentioned — limited and inconsistent F&B experience.
Overall Experience
9.1
Most guests report enjoyable, relaxing stays, would return and praise the hotel’s character, staff and location; noise and value issues are present but do not dominate overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-05 05:30

Property Description

Seaside Escape at The Clarendon Hotel

Luxurious Rooms with Stunning Views
Indulge in our well-equipped rooms with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and private bathrooms. Wake up to breathtaking views of the coastline or the shores of France.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, easy access to Deal pier, and proximity to shops and restaurants. With two golf courses nearby, there's something for everyone.

Personalized Recommendations and Comfort
While we don't offer breakfast, our staff ensures a comfortable stay with complimentary items. Let us guide you to local dining spots. Book your sea view or non-sea view room now for an unforgettable seaside experience at The Clarendon Hotel.

Important information:

The Bernadette suite is wheelchair friendly and on ground level, it is not fully disabled friendly but we are working towards this.
Due to the nature of the building, we ask those with limited ability or who struggle to climb stairs to contact us so we can ensure we allocate you to a room that is suited to your needs.
As per the property's policy, we will charge all bookings 48 hrs prior to your check in, using the card details we have been provided (unless payment was during the booking process.).
We have the right to cancel any booking if we are unable to recover funds for your booking during this 48hr window.

Guest check in is between 15:00-22:00, however, reception is only staffed until 18:00. We ask guests to inform us of any check ins after 18:00.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2119 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 6.3
Overall Experience: 9.1
J
Jane • couple • gb
10
Great location and clean and comfortable room
Pros:

Close to pier and beach very clean and tidy room - beautiful bedding and the shower gels were great. Took our dachshund and the staff had left him bowls and some spare poo bags for us . Staff so friendly.

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
K
Karena • couple • gb
9
Lovely room’s beautiful decorated, good facilities
Pros:

Lovely suite, very clean, helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
P
PAMELA • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were very professional and friendly

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • couple • au
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
8
Good value and nice once you get past common areas
Pros:

Big room
Nice and clean
Big bed
Coffee machine with a couple of pods
Big smart TV
Keyless entry
Nice big bathroom with big walk in shower - good quality towels.

Cons:

Entrance feels hostel like more than hotel - Brown Vinyl on stairs and a vending machine make it feel low budget. Could have done a lot better for not a lot.
Ground floor so quite a bit of road noise although dies down at night.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
S
Stu007 • family_with_children • gb
9
Incredible evening in Deal
Pros:

The bed was amazingly comfortable to sleep in and the hosts were very helpful providing suggestions for dinner on a Tuesday evening.

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The view over the pier was lovely.

Cons:

A welcome desk or concierge.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
8
Highly recommend
Pros:

Beautiful location and sunrise view, extremely comfortable beds, facilties in suite great with coffee pod machine etc, extra provided as well for a comfortable stay. Was able to store luggage after check out securely.

Cons:

Did put the clean/change bedding/stock coffee etc room request on door around 10am but came back around 2pm and it hadn't been done. No worries though as we were only staying 2 nights.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
P
Pamela • couple • gb
9
Generally very happy!!
Pros:

Very clean
Great location
Good facilities
Helpful staff

Cons:

Very difficult staircase

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
Clare • couple • gb
8
Deal was a lovely seaside location and we had five days of fabulous autumn weather.
Pros:

We booked a room with a fantastic, uninterrupted sea view. The room was clean and comfortable, with added bonus of fridge and microwave. Orla at reception made us very welcome and greeted us with a smile whenever we saw her.

Cons:

Not an issue that can be fixed but, because of the age of the hotel and it being a listed property it was a bit of a hike up and down stairs to reach our room so anyone with mobility issues would need to check with the hotel in advance to get an accessible room.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • gb
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
T
Toby • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
J
Jenmifer • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location , opposite pier , near resturants , cafe and near shops .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
H
Hannah-grace • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
S
Sigrid • couple • de
7
Ok for a short stay
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
S
Su • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
G
Glayn • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
T
Thuy vy • extended_group • ch
6
Meh I am glad I stayed only one night
Pros:

- great view
- good location
- comfortable beds
- microwave and fridge in the room
- complementary water bottles

Cons:

- dirty walls and doors
- old carpet
- useless glass door in the bathtub with holes, so the bathroom was basically flooded after each shower
- old dirty windows
- very steel stairs

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
M
matthew • couple • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
L
Lara • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

location

Cons:

stairs up to top floor- strange access - felt unsafe if an emergency

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee