Just across the road from the beach, Hotel Continental offers well-appointed rooms around 10 minutes’ walk from Whitstable’s characterful town centre. 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 en suite 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 specialities 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 centre of this historic city. The Eurostar terminal at Ashford International is 35-40 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Couples particularly 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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double 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

  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm and welcoming, very clean , breakfast really nice and enjoyable
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The history and overlooked the sea with some lovely walks
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast good. Room too small for deluxe. Location great. Staff wonderful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Hotel Continental
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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
Need-to-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

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Hotel Continental. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Continental is 850 yards from the centre of Whitstable. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Hotel Continental is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hotel Continental has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Hotel Continental may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel Continental include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Holiday Home