Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness
Service Quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
There were instances of dirty rooms and used items found in the shower.
Service
9.41
Some staff appeared inexperienced and unhelpful, but there were positive interactions reported.
Location
10
Many guests appreciated the excellent location near the beachfront.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms were often uncomfortable, cold, and in need of renovation.
Amenities
8.43
Limited heating facilities and Wi-Fi issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
9.89
Some guests felt it was good value given the location, despite other issues.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast received positive mentions from multiple guests.
Overall Experience
8.95
Mixed experiences with some positive highlights overshadowed by significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:03

Property Description

Historic Waterfront Hotel with Stunning Sea Views

Charming Accommodations: Single, double, triple, and family rooms, some en suite.

Rich Heritage: Frequented by Admiral Nelson's crew, offering panoramic views of Goodwin Sands and the French coast.

Scenic Lounge and Bar: Enjoy a coffee while taking in the picturesque sea views. Book your stay at Waterfront Hotel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

The hotel does not have a elevator.

Breakfast Buffet is available for an extra charge:
Adult: £9.00 per adult
Child aged 0–5 years: £2.99 Per Child
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1886 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 9.89
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 8.95
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William • couple • gb
1
Very disappointing
Pros:

The hanging baskets at the front of the hotel were nice

Cons:

Everything; facilities, decor, cleanliness of carpets, check-in (left standing in the cold as the front door was locked and no one on reception), having to shower one-handed as the fixture didn’t work, hairdryer fixture broken, windows wouldn’t stay open,

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
8
Did a lot of walking up and down the beach promenade.
Pros:

Overall very pleasant and in a nice little town.

Cons:

Bathroom was rather cramped, little space.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • solo_traveller • gb
5
It is Good for just a bed for the night
Pros:

The location was perfect
chef was nice.
Clean beds

Cons:

The lady on reception - she was very rude and abrupt. We think she was sleeping and we woke her up to check in. She followed us the stairs and came to our room and asked 'is that your stuff? 'Is that your room?' It was very bizarre as she knew it was our room as she checked us into that room.
It took 30/35 minutes to check in.

No remotes for tv

The window frame was not attached to wall when opened.

Taps were bad not working well.

Bar not open.

Sharing a toilet and shower

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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ryan • solo_traveller • gb
1
Shite
Pros:

Close by

Cons:

Dirty , shower was rubbish , out dated , cold room , shit pillow shit blanket no WiFi

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
4
I felt insulted and degraded
Cons:

Every room has signs about WiFi but was turned off. No remote for telly. No service on telly. Shared toilet creepy looking shower. No staff for breakfast.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Inke • couple • nl
10
Leukste hotel ooit
Pros:

Ligging, sfeer

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
A very pleasant stay in a nice location.
Pros:

The chef Steve was very nice and helpful whilst I stayed. I had kippers cooked in butter for breakfast and they were excellent.
My room was very large and comfortable.

Cons:

The wi fi didn't work on the third floor where my room was located but it wasn't really an issue.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • gb
4
Pros:

We liked its location.

Cons:

It needs a lot of TLC and a full revamp. Reception staff on arrival in evening only showed up after some time. Not friendly.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Sinan • couple • gb
1
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Conor • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful.
Pros:

The location. The people. The food.

Cons:

Honestly there was nothing I didn’t like.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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katie • couple • gb
2
I was shocked at the attitude from the staff and how they couldn't resolve my issues
Pros:

The sea view

Cons:

There wasn't a basin in the toilet to wash after use.
The staff didnt understand what an ironing board was and offered a towel.
The room smelt damp and musky. The curtains were covered in dead bugs.
The sink in the room leaked. Kettle didnt work and the TV had no signal
Staff not helpful

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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ARLETTE • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Vue on thé sea no noise the night

Cons:

Bed not confortable little shower and bathroom nobody at the desk when we arrive no breakfast restaurant closed

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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charlotte • couple • gb
5
Great location and fine for a short stay, staff were helpful when we asked to move to a sea view room. The places needs
Pros:

Great location and view of the sea. Staff were attentive.

Cons:

Needs better shower facilities and someone based on the front desk 24/7.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
1
Never go back there didn’t stay got our money back .
Pros:

Looked lovely on the website very disappointing on arrival.

Cons:

The room very dirty dated . Staff unhelpful.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Stevie • couple • gb
3
Shocking.
Pros:

I liked the location being central in the town by sea front

Cons:

Customer service was poor!! Rude and not very friendly, gave us our key and then disappeared so had to walk around the building until we found the room.
Shower and toilet was hairy and unclean.
Floor wasn't hoovered, hair and dirt on the floor.
Shower head fell on my head while I showered.
Curtains were very thin so light comes through and woke us up very early.
Paid £140 with our own shower and was not worth the money at all. Do not waste your money on this hotel!
Look elsewhere and pay the extra somewhere else.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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X6334FEdarrenm • Couples
2
Poo skid marks down the toilet!!!
Pros:

Found this hotel through booking com.
Pictures looked lovely!!,but on our arrival it was nothing like it.
We was met by a unhelpful staff,spoke hardly any English.
We was given room 16,OMG!!!
The room was disgusting dirty,I went to use the toilet,only to find when I lifted the pan to find poo skid marks down the pan!!
The sink was dirty,all mirrors had hand marks all over them.
The bed sheets stunk and wasn't clean,had to what looked like black spots of dirt all over them.
We then turned around and got our money back after 20 mins of arguing with the staff.It spoilt our weekend,would never go back!!!
Deal is a nice place itself,but please avoid this hotel and I'm very surprised it hasn't been shut down by now!!

2026-04-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Madhumitha • family_with_children • gb
6
Quiet stay near the sea
Pros:

The breakfast was good and the location near the seaside was perfect for a morning sunrise walk. Deal castle is also within walking distance. There are plenty of dining options near the hotel.

Cons:

The reception isn't manned. I had to call a phone number to get help. There is no room heating, and I had to call three times to get portable room heaters. The windows are single glazed and the room gets very chilly. In the shared bathroom, hot water kicked in after a long time (and a call to the reception). There is a wash basin in the room, which again had no hot water. The hotel is from 1720 (according to their wallpaper), and hence all the hot water and heating issues. There was no tv remote in the room, given the number of times we had to call the reception, we gave up.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
2
Felt disappointed about the hotel overall would not recommend
Pros:

Sea view

Cons:

Shower - very poor
Room - smaller than expected
Decor- run down poorly maintained
Staff - unhelpful limited availability of staff
Very strange being asked for cash only as ‘machine’ broken and no receipt given

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
T
Trevor • couple • gb
7
Suitable for a couple of nights only
Pros:

Locality and breakfast

Cons:

No radiators in room only plug in heater and shower not properly fixed to the wall and irregular temperature

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Kay • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee