Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
8.2 (1350 reviews)
Beach Street , Deal , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Karaoke
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
Cashless payment available
Fishing nearby
Water sports equipment

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Heating issues
Shower not working properly
Bathroom radiator insufficient

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Clean and well-maintained, with some areas needing attention like the bathroom heating.
Service
8.38
Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.92
Excellent location near the pier and sea.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms were big and comfortable but some were a bit tired.
Amenities
7.4
Basic amenities provided, though some additional items would enhance the stay.
Value for Money
7.86
Good value considering the friendly service and quality of food.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Food was very good, enjoyed the meals in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.38
Despite a few issues, overall a very enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:48

Property Description

Stunning Seaside Retreat
Nestled in Deal, Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant offers a picturesque escape with a private beach area and breathtaking sea views.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant serving delectable British cuisine, with special dietary requests catered to including vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, cozy bed linens, and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing stay by the sea.

Ready to experience seaside bliss at Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant? Book your stay now for an unforgettable coastal getaway.

Important information:

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

8.2
Based on 1350 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 8.38
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
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roberta solo_traveller gb
8
All about location and staff.
Pros:

Perfectly located and great staff. Good breakfast.

Cons:

The room could do with a facelift. Stuck in a time warp.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
Pros:

The hotel and our room was facing the sea front. Spacious room, bathroom well fitted, shower to die for, and the breakfast was wonderful. The restaurant had a seafood menu but did have some meat dishes. My husband said it was the best seafood dish he has ever had so top marks to the chef and the young staff were attentive and friendly and very knowledgeable at dinner.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
7
Resolved to revisit.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast cooked to order, helpful staff. Bedroom air con was unexpected bonus.

Cons:

The room was small ,very tight between bed and bathroom door.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Tim extended_group gb
8
A very pleasant and well run family hotel
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, good value, comfortable

Cons:

There was insufficient hot water for showers

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Ian and Julie couple gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was very good, location was perfect right on the sea front, room was superb with sea views (received a free upgrade, thank you very much), bar was good.

Cons:

Bed was slightly harder than I would have preferred (not complaining just stating a fact)

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Adri Hamelink extended_group nl
8
Pros:

Fijn hotel, goed ontbijt.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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jacqui couple gb
7
Nice place, shame about the view
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very small bathroom/bedroom, awful view. Breakfast waitress a bit rude.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Adam solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
9
Enjoyed our short stay
Pros:

The quality of the breakfast ingredients was better than on previous visits- we were having breakfast on a Saturday though which is unusual- so we hope it is a change that is going to apply 7 days a week.

Cons:

The room door doesn't fit brilliantly and the light from the landing shone through, especially at the bottom of the bed. As the bed faces that door it was hard to sleep and we had to use our luggage to black the light. If the hotel provided a door stop cusion, that would really help

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Judy couple gb
4
Won't be staying again.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dark (brown) room at the back of the hotel; didn't realise I'd booked a budget one. Could only access it via the restaurant and narrow staircase. Tiny bathroom in need of modernisation.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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I9632AAjohnd Couples Deal, Kent, England
10
Ideal for a trip to Deal
Pros:

Nice hotel good central location
Tidy rooms with pleasant helpful staff.
2nd stay at Dunkerley’s to visit family in Deal and would use again.

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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Mace solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Seaview room

Cons:

Sink too near to opening door to bathroom. Socket not near enough for kettle cable, too near edge of table

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jeanette couple gb
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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lindamQ7325MQ Couples
8
Fabulous but Oh those stairs...
Pros:

Husband and I have been to Dunkerleys several times and have great fondness for times we have stayed there. Always in a sea view room to watch the sun come up. Great choice of champagnes at reasonable prices. Essentially a female led team who cannot be faulted. The best dover sole in the south east! Only 4 stars because sadly we not be returning as I cannot manage the stairs which very steep. Hey Mr Dunkerley, how about a stair lift?

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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Joseph solo_traveller gb
9
An excellent place to spend a night or two.
Pros:

Perfect locstion, right on the beach front with easy access to lots of places to eat and drink. Staff were all lovely and friendly and very helpful. The breakfast, included with the room, was excellent!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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ozay couple gb
4
Ok, but not great. Flies were annoying.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dated and in need of updating.

Room was infested with flies

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Karl Josef couple de
10
Hervorragendes Hotel, sehr empfehlenswert !
Pros:

Wir hatten ein schönes Zweibettzimmer in der ersten Etage. Das Frühstück war hervorragend, Sehr empfehlenswert sind Fischgerichte zum Dinner. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Ein perfekter Aufenthalt.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Martina couple de
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller mt
10
Pros:

The breakfast was outstanding and the location was perfect, so close to everything.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Sebastian Scheibner solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Guter Blick auf das Meer und den Strand.
Sehr freundliches Personal.
Frisch zubereitetes Frühstück.

Cons:

Es könnte sauberer sein und mehr Wert auf die Details gelegt werden.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee