Boat House

Hotels
8.1 (479 reviews)
Sea Wall , Whitstable , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Beach
Key card access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Nice rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including a lack of hot water and dirty floors.
Service
8.53
Reviewers noted helpful staff and good service typical of this hotel tier.
Location
9.07
Many reviews praised the fantastic location, close to the beach and amenities.
Room Quality
8.02
Rooms were generally described as nice, though some were small and had minor issues.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities like tea and coffee facilities were appreciated, but some lacked sufficient offerings.
Value for Money
7.51
Several reviews commented on high prices relative to the overall quality.
Food and Beverage
8.06
Reviews did not specifically mention food but noted good breakfast options nearby.
Overall Experience
8.03
Guests generally had good experiences despite some complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 09:19

Property Description

Prime Location near Whitstable Beach
Boat House, just steps away from Whitstable Beach, offers a perfect seaside retreat. With easy access to the University of Kent and various train stations, our hotel is ideal for both leisure and business travelers.

Comfortable Rooms with Sea Views
Each room at Boat House is thoughtfully designed for your comfort, featuring modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens. Wake up to the sound of the waves in rooms with balconies and stunning sea views, creating a truly memorable stay.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Enjoy a hassle-free stay with our 24-hour front desk and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Whether you're exploring nearby attractions like Canterbury Cathedral or simply relaxing at the beach, Boat House ensures a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Ready to experience seaside tranquility at Boat House? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories by the beach.

Important information:

Please be aware that these accommodations are close to each other and are not soundproofed, so some noise may occur.
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 479 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 8.53
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 8.06
Overall Experience: 8.03
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Cretten • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The location and cleanliness

Cons:

Room was very warm and no ventilation in the bathroom

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
5
Not bad photo was deceiving thought we was looking over the sea the high window u could just see the sea through the ga
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Small shelve about sink to small and to low to sink

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Angela Chilton • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location, spotlessly clean room
Pros:

Great location, just a minute from the beach and a couple of minutes from the shops.
Upon picking up the keys at the hotel the lovely receptionist at the hotel kindly allocated a parking space to us as the apartment the parking space belonged to didn't need it so that was a huge bonus which we were very thankful for, so thank you!
The room was spotlessly clean (as was the bathroom) with beautiful bed linen and towels.
The location really is great and we would happily book again.

Cons:

Picking the keys up was a bit of a pain as you need to pick them up from a hotel which was a 10 minute walk away, not a problem for us as we drove but maybe a problem if you arrived by train.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent stay and will book frequently now as parents have just moved to the area

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sammy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Not worth the money
Cons:

Advertised a spacious two bed accommodation- this was one bedroom with twin put up
Beds in the living area - not two double bedrooms as shown in photos

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
8
Relaxing
Pros:

Good location
Very clean well presented room

Cons:

No parking

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • gb
5
Mid
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Extremely noisy hotel, you can hear everything inside and outside. Hotel reception is away from the actual hotel and there is no instructions given beforehand

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Josh • couple • gb
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • gb
8
A great place to stay as it is unique and so close to the beach
Pros:

Location to centre and beach
Amenities such as coffee and tea making facilities and having a small fridge
Comfortable room

Cons:

Strong smell in the bathroom
Having to get the key from another hotel which was a 10 minute walk away
Not easy to locate the actual property as there was no door number

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Emanuele • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent accommodation on the sea wall. Particularly helpful receptionist.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Lizzy • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely. Location is the best
Pros:

Location was amazing, was clean and neat and had everything we needed.

Shower was very nice.

Cons:

It was just about big enough but quite squashed for two. We were able to separate the beds but there was no room around the beds. The full length mirror was in a cupboard

Having to check in at the hotel on another site and leave my luggage with a friend was a bit arduous.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • gb
8
Would stay again, cosy and characterful
Pros:

Compact yet plenty of storage. fridge, large bed ,nice towels , decent bathroom , characterful room, free WiFi , really great location , felt secure. Quality refreshments on offer. 2 windows.

Cons:

Noisy upstairs neighbours/landings. hard to work tv, rubbish hairdryer , picture on wall needs fixing as did a light switch. Not hugely important, but, still. Also floor could’ve done with a bit more of a clean. Key collection a bit of a trek from room to hotel.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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C • couple • gb
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Location was great. Very comfortable room

Cons:

Design of bathroom - tiny sink with glass shelf above made it difficult to use

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

No parking

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee