Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
CCTV outside property
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.

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 3214 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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Daphnea • couple • gb
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Peter and Karen • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel in great location
Pros:

Property was lovely , rooms clean , thought of everything including binoculars to look at sea view . Breakfast good and hotel bar

Cons:

Stairs to bedroom

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • couple • gb
8
Rock hard mattress
Pros:

Clean, helpful staff and good location

Cons:

The mattress was so hard my partner and I couldn't sleep. We both like a firm mattress but this was like it was made from stone. I appreciate this could be a preference issue but the mattress was easily the hardest I've slept on and found it unbearable.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Norman Daniel • couple • gb
7
Relaxing
Pros:

Food

Cons:

Pillows.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
9
Nostalgic
Pros:

Old favourite

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Wood • solo_traveller • gb
9
Really friendly staff and great location
Pros:

Very welcoming and helpful staff.
Very good breakfast

Cons:

Car park v small

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • extended_group • gb
9
Great location with an easy walk into town. Relaxed, comfortable, with a lovely vibe. Ideal for a weekend away.
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Clean, comfortable and the place has a lovely vibe and a great location. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant area is great. All makes for a very relaxed weekend!

Cons:

The rooms and bathrooms are small so be prepared but we weren’t there to spend all day sitting in our room so it wasn’t a big deal. If you like to dry your hair then take your own hairdryer as the ones supplied are not great!

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Zihan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Homewood • couple • gb
8
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • gb
8
Perfect location, comfortable & modern rooms, a room with a view is a must
Pros:

Lovely hotel, very clean, rooms modern, excellent location, great breakfast, staff very friendly & helpful

Cons:

For the time of year I would have liked it to have been slightly cheaper

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
7
Very small Deluxe room (budget room)
Pros:

The view from room was stunning and we were lucky with the weather as lovely sunset. Breakfast was great too. Staff was very friendly too.

Cons:

Booked a Deluxe double room with sea view which I hoped for a slightly bigger room as we got a very small room and just a double bed with a too small duvet. For the price, specially on a Thursday night I expected not just a budget room.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff and food excellent. O

Cons:

ur room was at the back and we had a lot of noise from the room above

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • gb
10
Smart and friendly hotel by the beach
Pros:

A compact, smart and tidy double room with added bonus of terrace with seating. Nice to be able to open the French doors for added air flow. Staff were friendly and welcoming. A really good breakfast served until 10 on weekdays. Location is excellent for beach access and sea walks.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
8
A lovely stay in blustery conditions
Pros:

Lovely rooms and coastal vibe

Cons:

Steep stairs

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Sara • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
9
Relaxing
Pros:

Staff were all lovely, helpfully and a very chilled vibe .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
Relaxing, welcoming and most enjoyable.
Pros:

Excellent location. Very friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. Relaxing bar and restaurant area. Excellent breakfast. We eat in the restaurant for our evening meal that had a very good menu and the food was really good. You could see the chefs in the kitchen cooking which I think is always a good sign of an exceptional kitchen.

Cons:

Nothing - all good.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Was amazing if going out at night take a small touch it’s very dark along the beach walk
Pros:

So clean fresh looking all staff were amazing and so so helpful

Cons:

Please use proper bacon not streaky
Apart from that excellent breakfast 😃

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee