The Wishful Thinker

Hotels
8.9 (169 reviews)
Lenham Heath Road , Kent , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Happy hour
Stand-up comedy
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Great location
Cons:
Food quality could improve
Temperature control issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Most reviews noted that the hotel is spotless, though some had minor concerns about room temperatures.
Service
9.5
Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive.
Location
9.5
Reviews highlight a great location, particularly in relation to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9
Rooms are spacious and well-decorated, despite some comments about temperature issues.
Amenities
9
Amenities were noted to be standard for hotel tier, though some guests wished for more, like a mini fridge.
Value for Money
8.5
While some guests felt the food and room rates did not justify the cost, overall value was considered fair.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Food quality received negative feedback, particularly regarding taste and value compared to the price.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall, guests expressed a high likelihood of returning due to their positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:01

Property Description

Charming Getaway in Kent

Garden Oasis: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our lush garden, perfect for a morning stroll or evening relaxation.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a delightful dining experience at our on-site restaurant and bar, offering a variety of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks.

Cozy Comfort: Unwind in our well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, and private bathrooms.

Experience the essence of relaxation and comfort at The Wishful Thinker. Book your stay now for a memorable retreat in Kent.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 169 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Kevin • extended_group • gb
8
Almost perfect place to stay
Pros:

Lovely place nice food and pub area room was first class

Cons:

No breakfast option Monday to Thursday

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
9
Nice country place to stay
Pros:

Great large parking
Good restaurant
Nice rooms

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • gb
4
Pros:

Location great, cleanliness great, one member of staff v nice

Cons:

Rooms were extremely cold on arrival. One room booked was labelled a king room with a large bed so assumed this was a king size bed. In actual fact it meant an extra large room. Paid extra for this for a larger bed. V misleading. Reported this to manager on duty who was very attentive and called to say that after the weekend we would get a call and be offered a little compensation. Got no call. Called them a few days later only to be told on no uncertain terms there would be no compensation despite what had previously been said. A little gesture would have been nice after being told to expect one.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely. Dinner was okay.
Only spent one night

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • couple • de
7
Quaint location with helpful staf
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
7
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything
The hotel is spotless, the room is huge and spotless too. Shower is a great size.
Staff are so attentive
The food in the restaurant is always amazing

Cons:

No mini fridge in the room which would be great to put our cold drinks and snacks in

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Riley • couple • gb
9
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely staff, great staff, thankfully there was a fan in the room as room was fairly hot.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
9
2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Bennett • couple • us
10
2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Riley • couple • gb
10
2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very nice rooms which lots of space. The beds were very comfy. Lovely bar atmosphere and restaurant.

Cons:

We were given an accessible wet room which I didn’t request so feel that could have been kept free for those who may have needed.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
8
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Martyn • solo_traveller • gb
9
First visit and very impressed with everything from warm welcoming staff, great decor throughout Bar & Restaurant ar
Pros:

Great modern fresh decor

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • gb
5
Style over substance.... images and menu look and sound nice...but
Pros:

décor of the place was nice, it was nice and clean, staff were pleasant and fairly helpful lots of parking, facilities in room were ok. room was large

Cons:

the food in the restaurant was poor for the price, the soup was bland tomato soup with zero taste of basil or anything tbh, it tasted like the tomato base they used for the pizzas, the gnocchi bake was also very poor the gnocchi was hard and tasted of cardboard, the tomato sauce yet again tasted of nothing bland and it was drowned in mozzarella, the bulger wheat salad was dry and hard and lumpy and caked in so much Dill that was all i could taste, the place also has the habit of drowning all the food in masses and masses of salad, even on the gnocchi bake, as if to hide the poor food the pizzas were dry sauce wise and the garlic bread tasted fake processed garlic oil, the dough however was lovely, given the price point for two people over £100 with just one alcoholic drink each, the food was very sub par. Breakfast was none existent, sat down at 9:40 and only had a coffee by 10:20, and so left without food and eat elsewhere, the Monday went for breakfast at 9:30 and the place was locked up. room was too hot and no summer duvet, so either overheat or freeze bed too small, im 5ft 8 and hit my feet on toe board more than once, bed very soft but i like firm bed. given the cost of the room and no breakfast included (which may have been a blessing) it just not good value for money at all.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee