Duke of Cumberland

Hotels
9.1 (565 reviews)
High Street , Whitstable , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
Non-smoking throughout

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Value for money
Cons:
Traffic noise
Limited food options for room service
Steep stairs to bedrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.15
Rooms were reported as very clean and well maintained.
Service
9.65
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful, adding to the overall experience.
Location
9.65
Multiple reviews praised the hotel’s central location, close to attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms were noted as comfortable, nicely decorated, and spacious, providing a pleasant stay.
Amenities
8.15
Facilities such as breakfast and room services were generally liked, but some aspects like limited food items were noted.
Value for Money
9.15
Guests felt that the hotel provided good value for money based on their positive experiences.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Breakfast was highly rated, though some noted that food options in the bar could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.25
The cumulative positive feedback across various aspects contributed to a wonderful overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:38

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at Duke of Cumberland, offering top-notch comfort just steps away from Whitstable Beach.

Charming Garden and Dining Options
Relax in the beautifully landscaped garden or enjoy a delectable meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar.

Convenient Location and Connectivity
Explore nearby attractions like Canterbury Cathedral and enjoy hassle-free travel with the hotel's proximity to train stations and London City Airport.

To experience a delightful stay near Whitstable Beach, book your room at Duke of Cumberland now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 565 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.15
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Excellent all around

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • couple • sg
10
Excellent
Pros:

Amazing staff

Cons:

NA

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ailsa • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely break in central location
Pros:

Location lovely room and bathroom

Cons:

Air conditioning in such hot weather would have been nice however it was a heatwave

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • gb
8
Very nice would go again
Pros:

Staff were super friendly.
Food was very good for breakfast
Room was clean and comfortable

Cons:

I didn’t like when I was paying for the room that the lady said out loud twice how much the room was when it was a surprise weekend away for my boyfriend.

Room was quite loud by the road but ok after midnight

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
4
Unfortunately we had to get a full refund as there was no water at the property. The staff didn’t relay key information
Pros:

Location was central to town and near the beach, no parking though

Cons:

No parking

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
Very nice apart from the steep stairs to the top floor
Pros:

Location was great room was lovely

Cons:

The stairs to the top floor

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast and nice spacious clean room.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
10
Fantastic,fantastic
Pros:

Fantastic location right in the middle of everything, Staff were attentive and very friendly and finally the breakfast was great

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Constance • couple • gb
10
A wonderful weekend break in the heart of Whitstable.
Pros:

The building is a beautiful old pub with a fabulous bar and restaurant. The room was cosy but large and spacious, very clean and decorated perfectly. The breakfast (included) was home cooked to perfection. We couldn't have had a nicer stay.

Cons:

No carparking- and carparking is absolutely extortionate!

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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KEVIN DOBSON • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • es
10
Perfect - just before a friends funeral a really lovely place to stay and relax and absorb the local atmosphere
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a fabulous location with very friendly staff and great service

Cons:

Everything was of extremely high quality - but we were a bit concerned about how slippery the floor of the shower was . We passed this on to the manager and recommended some non slip strips to alleviate this problem

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • gb
10
Extremely comfortable everything we needed for our stay . Spotless clean and a great location. Definitely recommend
Pros:

Great location, the room was beautiful and spotlessly clean .. felt very comfortable and homely

Cons:

A bit noisy but to
Be expected. I took ear plugs as I knew it was on a main road

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Tiina • couple • fi
8
Mukava paikka ja hyvä aamupala
Pros:

Sijainti hyvä ja huone tosi siisti. Suihku toimi hyvin myös käsisuihku ja kiva sadesuihku. Peittona vain lakana joten peitto olis ollut kiva. Aamulla aikaisin aika kova meteli lukiota kun autoja ajoi ohi

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location was excellent and nice busy atmosphere

Cons:

Stairs to bedroom,tricky with luggage, lack of unloading parking.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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janice • couple • gb
10
A pleasant stay in a very comfortable hotel.
Pros:

The hotel is situated in the town and a short distance from the harbour. Our room was lovely with a large bathroom. The food was of a high standard and good selection at breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • couple • gb
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • extended_group • fr
9
Super localisation, hôtel très agréable
Pros:

Personnel très agréable.
Hôtel idéalement situé
Chambre très confortable, jolie et propre
Le petit déjeuner (anglais uniquement) proposé est qualitatif

Cons:

Manque un petit réfrigérateur pour mettre des boissons au frais
Et pas évident de se garer
Le reste, rien à dire

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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jennifer • couple • gb
5
Do not stay here if the weather is hot, no air conditioning in bedrooms, very hot
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

No air conditioning in room, had to have windows open but very noisy

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Natesh • couple • gb
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee