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
J
Jordan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room, great breakfast!

Cons:

Lack of parking

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • family_with_children • be
6
Pros:

The hotel is indeed on the sea. If the parking lot is full, free parking is not far.

Cons:

The standard double rooms are tiny with even tinier beds.
Breakfast was not very good. They serve tepid coffee in cups they heat up with boiling water to try and make up for it.
The hotel is off centre.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
B
Bailey • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ilse • couple • be
9
Pros:

De locatie is super. Goed ontbijt, was echt in orde.
Een terras met zicht op zee. Zonsondergang…

Cons:

Kamertje was heel klein. Geen plaats voor onze bagage. Maar, er zullen wel grotere kamers ter beschikking zijn. Voor de rest was het hygiënisch echt wel in orde.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • gb
7
Great location for a weekend in whitstable
Pros:

Great location
We had a problem with the hot water but the manager, Luke was great and gave a 50% refund. The breakfast was amazing.

Cons:

No hot water (but the compensation made up for it!)

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • couple • gb
10
Been many a time, absolutely loved it
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Lindsey • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
O
Olivia • couple • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Slightly dated

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • gb
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
R
Riko • extended_group • jp
10
最高です、また必ず泊まりに来ます
Pros:

とても綺麗でした
すこしトラブルがありましたが、スタッフの方はみんな親切で真摯に対応していただきました

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location and the view from the room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
9
Stunning! Very good
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • family_with_children • de
8
Insgesamt erinnerungswürdig
Pros:

Direkt am Strand, tolle Lage. Fussläufige Anbindung an das Zentrum

Cons:

Kein warmes Wasser, es wurde keine Ermäßigung angeboten.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
S
Sarah • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
10
Great memories definitely going back
Pros:

Great location staff absolutely amazing food top notch very well maintained the breakfast is cooked by a great lady all round can’t complain about anything

Cons:

Isn’t anything to not like

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
R
Rickard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The sea view and proximity to the harbour

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
T
Terry • couple • gb
9
Lovely place will stay again
Pros:

Lovely location, fantastic breakfast and friendly staff

Cons:

Parking was difficult and because it was hot, we had to have the windows open but the bathroom Toilet window when you sat on the toilet people in the street could see you you could shut the blinds which were wooden ones, but then no air came in

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
E
Edward • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Good breakfast, lovely staff , great location, good selection of beers in the bar, very clean throughout

Cons:

Rooms at the back are a little small

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
P
Phil • couple • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee