Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Limited parking
Room size issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Rooms are clean and well-maintained, positive mentions in multiple reviews.
Service
9.03
Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.97
Excellent location mentioned in several reviews, especially for nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.92
Mixed reviews on room size and temperature, but generally good quality.
Amenities
8.35
Amenities like breakfast and parking were positively noted, though some limitations exist.
Value for Money
8.21
Value reflected as decent but some feel rooms are a bit pricey for size.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Breakfast frequently praised, with good variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.63
Guests overall enjoyed their stay, with a positive sentiment overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:09

Property Description

Beachfront Location and Scenic Views

Located just across the road from the beach, Hotel Continental offers stunning sea views and a serene atmosphere for a relaxing getaway.

Gastronomic Delights and Local Flavors

Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's bistro restaurant, featuring a menu filled with seafood specialities, locally brewed beers, and fine wines. Don't miss out on trying Whitstable's famous oysters and homemade desserts.

Convenience and Connectivity

With free parking, Wi-Fi, and proximity to Whitstable's town centre and train station, Hotel Continental ensures a convenient stay with easy access to explore the historic city of Canterbury and the east Kent coast resorts.

Experience seaside charm and exceptional hospitality at Hotel Continental - Book your stay now for a memorable coastal retreat.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.

This property does not accept American Express.This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private 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.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3467 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 9.03
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect escape for our twin grandsons, great breakfast and the staff are wonderful.
Pros:

The staff, location, breakfast and accommodation are faultless. We have stayed many times and will be back again soon.

Cons:

The facilities are quite basic but the space, view and staff more than compensate.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
8
Idyllic stay in the perfect location.
Pros:

Due to a system error, my original booking for a room in the hotel was upgraded to a stay in one of the separately located Fisherman’s Hut’s owned and managed by the hotel. The huts are located on the beach in the centre of town offering amazing sea views in a light, airy, beach chic room.

Cons:

Nothing. It was an ideal property for our trip.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Trude • couple • no
9
Pros:

Flott beliggenhet! En koselig og hyggelig atmosfære. God mat og muligheter for å nyte sjøutsikten til et glass eller en matbit. Anbefales!

Cons:

Litt små rom, men behagelig og god seng.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great position
Clean rooms
Excellent staff
Excellent breakfast
Ideal for short breaks

Cons:

Bed was a bit uncomfortable

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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lisa-marie • family_with_children • gb
10
Cosy and very relaxing.
Pros:

Penny lodge was amazing.. very clean and well presented. Beds were very comfortable and clean. Loved the location breakfast was good ( only thing lacking was seeded brown bread but thats my preference) apart from that everything was amazing.
Thank you ☺️

Cons:

Nothing! Penny lodge was an absolute pleasure

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay and good location
Pros:

Great breakfast

Cons:

Bit of noise on balcony from kitchen vent

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
A fabulous jewel in Whitstable x
Pros:

This was our third visit just love it there x The hotel, the location, the food, the staff, the rooms - all perfect x

Cons:

Not a thing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ashleigh • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • gb
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tania • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, lovely breakfast and unique accommodation.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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S.T.W. • solo_traveller • gb
10
A lovely hotel to stay. Would stay again.
Pros:

Close to the beachfront. The room was very modern and lovely decor, and had a nice terrace to sit. A small fan was situated in the room, which was appreciated. Breakfast was good and the dining areas were very nice, spacious and nicely decorated. We did not require housekeeping, and a small box of tea and coffee refills were left outside the, as well as water for our final night there, which was thoughtful. Very fast check-in and check-out too.

Cons:

A later check-out (12 noon, instead of 11am) would be preferred. A mini fridge would be nice, to keep the cans of water cool.

Noise from the floor above was at times easy to notice,and would be up to midnight, but mostly they
I'm were heavy footfalls.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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debby • extended_group • gb
5
Great location, very roomy although very dated with very uncomfortable furniture.
Pros:

Great location, very roomy.

Cons:

We stayed in Penny Lodge.
The Penny lodge theme is supposed to be 70s l think. the place was dark, dated, uncomfy furniture and smelt damp. We all agreed. Just looked like noone cared about it. Actually was a bit creepy.
So different to the main hotel building. Wouldn't stay there again.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Helle • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Virkelig et hyggeligt hotel - god valuta for pengene

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely hotel in a great location right on the beach
Pros:

The breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice. Staff were really nice and friendly and my room was clean and comfortable

Cons:

£25 for fish and chips was extremely exprnsive for the size of portion I got. The food was delicious but the size of fish was small and the chips were clearly from a packet

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great Location. Live music on Friday was excellent.

Cons:

Room was very small and no fridge in the room

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Toni • solo_traveller • gb
7
Hotel by the Sea
Pros:

Near the sea, having a bath, restaurant meal, staff friendly

Cons:

Hard mattress, stuffy and hot in very small room. Very basic breakfast.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
1
As above
Pros:

We’d booked via booking.com and I got a message very late the night before that my booking had cancelled. We had activity’s booked, meal with colleagues etc .

I then rang around all the local hotels but of course all was fully booked. I then went to Whitstable as per our booking arrangements arrived late whilst trying to find alternative accommodation. We then arrived at the hotel late after our office activities but could not find the cottage. Then got a staff member to come and help us find it and get in. The accommodation was locked, staff member was kicking the door etc. we finally got in after waiting over an hour. Booking was £280!!

Cons:

As above

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • couple • gb
9
Pretty good
Pros:

Clean and also the staff were friendly

Cons:

The pillows weren’t the most comfortable

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee