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Just across the road from the beach, Hotel Continental offers well-appointed rooms around 10 minutes’ walk from Whitstable’s characterful town center. With its own bar and bistro restaurant overlooking the Thames Estuary, this hotel provides free parking and Wi-Fi. Each guest room has a flat-screen TV with DVD player, wardrobe, desk and tea and coffee facilities, and some have sea views. All have an private bathroom with bath or shower and complimentary toiletries. A full English breakfast is served each morning. The bistro restaurant offers a continental-style menu with seafood specialties including Whitstable’s famous oysters, plus steaks, fish and homemade desserts. Locally brewed beers, coffee and fine wines are served in the bar. Hotel Continental is a 3-minute drive from Whitstable Train Station, with direct services to London and resorts on the east Kent coast. Whitstable is just 8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral, found in the center of this historic city. The Eurostar terminal at Ashford International is 35-40 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • A
    Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice rooms, a well laid out hotel, both interesting and comfortable.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel right on the front row next to the sea. The staff were lovely and polite, and our room was clean with a good bathroom. There’s a restaurant on the ground floor that serves breakfast in the morning and opens for dinner after 5:30 pm....
  • Owen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great hotel right on the seafront with good restaurant and bar. Wonderful breakfasts and very roomy bedroom , very clean r with a comfortable bed. Good onsite parking and easy walking distance into town and numerous shops, pubs and eateries.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are always so friendly and welcoming, we absolutely love our stays at this hotel!! Night staff are also very accommodating and friendly:)
  • Alicia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything!! The location is perfect for a short and lovely stroll to the harbour and Lobster Shack. Penny Lodge is so cool! Spacious and really well equipped, the decor is super and it's incredible value for money. You're welcomed into the hotel...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    stayed here many times, it’s a no frills hotel, everything clean and simple to use
  • Loraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quaint, comfortable as a single traveller, staff lovely, polite & helpful. Food good and service too. Breakfast very good and nice choice.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice room bright and modern, excellent breakfast ,good location
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    Darling little room, with everything you could need. Very comfy bed, nice linens, and a charming little balcony. All the furniture was built in like a ship! Great design of a small space. Everyone that worked there was so helpful, even helping my...
  • Roxanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great value for money loads of space as we stay in the lodge at the back!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Hotel Continental
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.

This property does not accept American Express.

FAQs about Hotel Continental

  • Hotel Continental offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
  • Room options at Hotel Continental include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Vacation Home
  • Check-in at Hotel Continental is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Hotel Continental. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Continental may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Continental is 2,600 feet from the center of Whitstable. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Continental has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1