Botany Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2458 reviews)
Marine Drive, Kingsgate, Broadstairs , Broadstairs , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Room size
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Bathroom sink had a dirty looking crack. Dirty tissues found on floor by the bed.
Service
9.28
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Many reviews highlighted the excellent service.
Location
9.32
Excellent location overlooking the sea and on the beach.
Room Quality
7.77
Room size considered small for the price point and mentions of hard beds.
Amenities
8.3
Good selection at breakfast and lovely facilities.
Value for Money
8.76
Good value for the quality of location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Excellent dinner and breakfast received high praise from guests.
Overall Experience
8.78
Overall a lovely experience with many positive remarks from guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:41

Property Description

Spectacular Sea Views
Perched on the cliff tops, Botany Bay Hotel offers breathtaking views of the English Channel and the North Sea, providing a serene backdrop for your stay.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind in style with the comfortable lounge bar, indulge in local delicacies at the sea view restaurant, and retreat to your well-equipped guestroom for a peaceful night's sleep.

Golfers' Paradise
For golf enthusiasts, the hotel's proximity to renowned golf clubs like North Foreland, Princes, The Royal St Georges, and Canterbury Golf Club make it the perfect base for a golfing getaway.

Experience coastal charm and luxury at Botany Bay Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable seaside retreat.

Important information:

Guests must provide an email address at the time of booking.

The property hosts music / entertainment until midnight. Some rooms may be affected by noise.

Please note that pets can only be accommodated in the Standard Double Room and Standard Twin Room.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2458 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Susan couple gb
7
A bit disappointing.
Pros:

Locals

Cons:

Bit dated. Our room was noisy from a fan constantly going in the kitchen. Rather expensive for the standard. Only one bedside light.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Marcel Verhoef solo_traveller nl
7
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Celia solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect location comfortable room and great staff
Pros:

Atmospheric - my grandson loved
The smuggler info and stories

Cons:

It could do with a refresh - starting to look a bit tired and shabby

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Myra family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

I like the hotel’s proximity to the beach. They allowed us to use the parking space since we arrived early and the room was not available yet. The hotel is clean and well maintained. Staffs were approachable.

Cons:

The knob to adjust the temperature of the shower was stuck and difficult to operate.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Zaim family_with_children gb
6
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Marina family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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keying solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Jolene couple gb
8
Had a very enjoyable stay
Pros:

Great location. Lovely outside area.

Cons:

The English breakfast

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Daniela family_with_children de
9
Tolles Hotel mit Meerblick an den weißen Klippen Südenglands
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal, toller Blick und leckeres Essen im Restaurant

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Pam solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Jay,(breakfast king),Laura Turner(reception)Julia(head of housekeeping),Lilly,Milly,young man with glasses (waiting in the Orangery) were exemplary. LOCATION amazing.Breakfasf a triumph. LOTS of little nice touches e.g,sweets in room,rangecof teas,home made cookies.

Cons:

Dinner in The Orangery was inedible..chicken escalopes were black..potato salad made with squashy potatoes..wexwere not charged..that's how bad it was.

Let's the hotel down..we had to drive intipo Broadstairs to eat..problems don't want to do that on a short break.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller ch
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Alexandro Federico solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Poppy10 solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We attended the Margate Soul Weekender and had a fabulous stay at the Botany Bay Hotel. The staff were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble. We would like a special shout out to Kyle who transported my friends very heavy case upstairs and had a great sense of humour. Also to Toni who went out of her way to post 4 dresses back to me which I accidentally forgot and left in the wardrobe xx

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Welcome at reception; all the hotel staff were super warm & helpful, very pet-friendly, and the location is perfect for beaches and walks. Clean & comfortable room with a small double and enough room for one and the dog bed. Great value breakfast with decent coffee!

Cons:

The location of the room at the back of the hotel, where the window opened onto the flat roof full of seagulls. It was hot, so the window had to be opened - the dyson fan was welcome but unfortunately a bit noisy & ineffective. The option of some cooler bedding would be appreciated - maybe a separate sheet rather than just a blanket or duvet.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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PamPerce Couples
8
Jay,Lilly,Millie,Laura,Julia are stars
Pros:

Jay produces an exemplary breakfast along with his well trained staff.
The location is stunning.
The room was fine with welcome extras such as sweets, georgous cookies,bottles of milk and an excellent array of teas/coffees..very generous.

Reception is exceptionally well run..thanks to Laura Turner,etc

Head of housekeeping,Julia is a treasure.

The Orangery,however,lets the hotel down.We had dinner there on Sunday,2nd.The chicken escalopes were black,too tough to cut.The potato salad made with mushy potatoesThey did not charge us ....... the meals were that bad.

We had to eat in Broadstairs the following night.

I doubt we'll return due to aforementioned problem despite the great staff within other parts of this establishment. A pity..

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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Loraine couple gb
6
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
9
Very comfortable a lovely hotel in a lovely area. Food was delicious
Pros:

Staff were lovely
Food in restaurant was delicious
Breakfast was delicious
Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Very isolated, would have liked a few more things around us, but that’s a personal choice

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Bahader extended_group gb
8
Very friendly staff good location o complaints
Pros:

Clean just what we wanted

Cons:

Need fridge in rooms . Breakfast could improve with Egg omelettes some more fresh fruits.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
7
My stay was great. My destination for that weekend was Margate and so within walking distance.
Pros:

The bed and room were comfortable and the location was good.

Cons:

I was in room 404 and I don't think the shower was working properly. All the hot and cold taps worked ok but I couldn't seem to produce hot water for having a shower. I was ok with that but a bit chilly under the shower! I mention this because if that room is booked out again by somebody else, they may be a bit more displeased!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rosehill30 Couples Stockton-on-Tees, England
10
Brilliance at The Botany Bay
Pros:

Just a very short review to say that if you are ever in Broadstairs please stay at this wonderful hotel . The staff, the location and the food on offer are all exceptional. Thank you Botany Bay for a wonderful weekend stay.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor