Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
8.2 (1371 reviews)
Beach Street , Deal , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fishing nearby
Water sports equipment
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Karaoke
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
Cashless payment available

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Heating issues
Shower not working properly
Bathroom radiator insufficient

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Clean and well-maintained, with some areas needing attention like the bathroom heating.
Service
8.38
Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.92
Excellent location near the pier and sea.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms were big and comfortable but some were a bit tired.
Amenities
7.4
Basic amenities provided, though some additional items would enhance the stay.
Value for Money
7.86
Good value considering the friendly service and quality of food.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Food was very good, enjoyed the meals in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.38
Despite a few issues, overall a very enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:48

Property Description

Stunning Seaside Retreat
Nestled in Deal, Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant offers a picturesque escape with a private beach area and breathtaking sea views.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant serving delectable British cuisine, with special dietary requests catered to including vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, cozy bed linens, and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing stay by the sea.

Ready to experience seaside bliss at Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant? Book your stay now for an unforgettable coastal getaway.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1371 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 8.38
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
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jeffhW1749KP • Solo travel
10
A pleasant weekend
Pros:

Reception good bar good breakfast good nice staff room decent location good

2026-06-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Diane • couple • gb
9
Comfortable room and good location.
Pros:

The room was a good size and it was nice to have a bath (with shower over). The breakfast was very good. The location is perfect for the sea front.

Cons:

The only drawback was the lack of hotel parking, but it was possible to park along the sea wall (for free, if you don't mind a bit of a walk!).

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Terri • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Martinuzzi • family_with_children • ch
6
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Bridie • couple • gb
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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MetalLady58 • Solo travel
10
Deal's ideal Dunkererley's Hotel & Restaurant
Pros:

Can heartily recommend Dunkerley's Hotel & Restaurant. Chose Deal because it is a compact and flat seaside town (which my Dodgy knee appreciated) and Dunkererley's because the hotel has a good reputation for it's Seafood Restaurant and I wanted to try seafood I had not eaten before. Very impressed by the quality of the meals and helpful/friendly staff. The views from my room's windows were very enjoyable. Comfortable bed and well appointed room.

2026-06-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Beth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location, and friendly, helpful staff

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Sian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great short break, perfect location with lovely staff.
Pros:

Great location, well maintained

Cons:

Nothing it was lovely.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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roberta • solo_traveller • gb
8
All about location and staff.
Pros:

Perfectly located and great staff. Good breakfast.

Cons:

The room could do with a facelift. Stuck in a time warp.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The hotel and our room was facing the sea front. Spacious room, bathroom well fitted, shower to die for, and the breakfast was wonderful. The restaurant had a seafood menu but did have some meat dishes. My husband said it was the best seafood dish he has ever had so top marks to the chef and the young staff were attentive and friendly and very knowledgeable at dinner.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
Resolved to revisit.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast cooked to order, helpful staff. Bedroom air con was unexpected bonus.

Cons:

The room was small ,very tight between bed and bathroom door.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Tim • extended_group • gb
8
A very pleasant and well run family hotel
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, good value, comfortable

Cons:

There was insufficient hot water for showers

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Ian and Julie • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was very good, location was perfect right on the sea front, room was superb with sea views (received a free upgrade, thank you very much), bar was good.

Cons:

Bed was slightly harder than I would have preferred (not complaining just stating a fact)

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Adri Hamelink • extended_group • nl
8
Pros:

Fijn hotel, goed ontbijt.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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jacqui • couple • gb
7
Nice place, shame about the view
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very small bathroom/bedroom, awful view. Breakfast waitress a bit rude.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
9
Enjoyed our short stay
Pros:

The quality of the breakfast ingredients was better than on previous visits- we were having breakfast on a Saturday though which is unusual- so we hope it is a change that is going to apply 7 days a week.

Cons:

The room door doesn't fit brilliantly and the light from the landing shone through, especially at the bottom of the bed. As the bed faces that door it was hard to sleep and we had to use our luggage to black the light. If the hotel provided a door stop cusion, that would really help

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • gb
4
Won't be staying again.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dark (brown) room at the back of the hotel; didn't realise I'd booked a budget one. Could only access it via the restaurant and narrow staircase. Tiny bathroom in need of modernisation.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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I9632AAjohnd • Couples • Deal, Kent, England
10
Ideal for a trip to Deal
Pros:

Nice hotel good central location
Tidy rooms with pleasant helpful staff.
2nd stay at Dunkerley’s to visit family in Deal and would use again.

2026-05-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Mace • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Seaview room

Cons:

Sink too near to opening door to bathroom. Socket not near enough for kettle cable, too near edge of table

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee