Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
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 3366 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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Anne • couple • gb
10
Will definitely return
Pros:

Excellent location, lovely balcony

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
J
janice • couple • gb
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
8
Great stay , lovely location
Pros:

Sea view, close to town

Cons:

Everything was great about the property, but on Thursday everyone lost water so everything was shut

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
I
Ivan • couple • gb
5
Cons:

Response to water outage could have been better

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
M
michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, very clean, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed my stay with a special mention to Paula on reception who went above and beyond to make sure everything was satis
Pros:

Great location with parking,albeit limited.Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

Cons:

Room was small for the money.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
L
Lynn • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel, staff helpful, food Lovely, and the rooms are very clean.
Nothing was too much trouble for them

Can't wait for our next stay

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • couple • gb
9
Ideal for weekend break
Pros:

Location, parking, clean and great breakfast

Cons:

Sink in bathroom to small, difficult to fill kettle provided.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
C
Carl • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very acceptable sadly I went on a busy day but the staff were amazing considering how busy they were
Pros:

Staff friendly, helpful and accommodating

Cons:

Breakfast as a buffet was a bit dry and cold

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
B
bren428 • Family • Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
2
Would not return.
Pros:

Standard room exceptional heat in the room. Mobile fan supplied in the room totally impractical and useless as it just circulated the hot air around the room. Ensuite shower over the bath, however no handrail to assist with getting out of the bath. This in itself was precarious. No light over the bathroom mirror. Room was compact and disappointing no full length mirror one window restricted to accessing fresh air. Pillows not refreshed on a 3 night stay. Breakfast excellent however servers sullen and no interaction with the guest. Expressed my concerns on departure received just the normal platitudes. Would not consider staying here again.

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jill • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyable
Pros:

Delicious croissants Location was amazing

Cons:

Bacon was fatty

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
A
Adam • couple • gb
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Wiliam • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Great location and very good breakfast

Cons:

Small cramped room that didn't have enough space to open a suitcase or use an ironing board. Window only had a shutter so had to choose between privacy and darkness or airflow in an extremely stuffy room.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • couple • gb
9
Absolutely brilliant
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly staff, immaculate (though small) room, fantastic breakfast.

Cons:

The room was very small but didn’t really impact our enjoyment of the hotel.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
P
Petr • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • gb
9
Enjoyable for one night as the room was very small
Pros:

Location staff and cleanliness

Cons:

The shower the shutters as you couldn’t make the most of the perfect views as people would see in if you had them open. No mirror

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee