Hotels near Birchington-on-Sea, Birchington

This was a short trip to Thanet, Kent. Our party was me, husband and friend. On checking in, staff informed us we had one double and a room for disabled guests (accessible I think the hotel's word was). This accessible room was not needed as we don't have disabilities - it was ordered by the booking company (not Holiday Inn direct) for some reason. Anyway, it had a wet room with all facilities and the staff were happy we were occupying and we said we agreed. Unfortunately the wet room smelt awful - a bit like sewage. The room was also cold (air conditioning not too good and very loud) so staff were happy to supply us with a portable radiator which warmed the room up very well. The smell in the bathroom was intermittent but the third morning it was bad so we complained and the maintenance man (unable to remember name) was more than helpful - he found a leakage behind the cistern so staff moved us to a ”normal” room on the next floor. The little radiator followed us upstairs too! Regarding meals: breakfast was completely self-service which is ok but hot food comprised of scrambled egg, bacon, sausages and baked beans only. On requesting a fried egg, the reply came that ”we don't do them”. How about being able to offer ”fried eggs available on request”? We decided to have dinner there one evening. No need to book a table, just walk in. We'd decided on our meal choices the night before. However, two starters plus one main course we had decided on were not available (groan)! Waitress/receptionist suggested a pub restaurant across the road and so we duly left the hotel and crossed the road and ate there. Whilst sitting in the lounge/reception area I was astounded to see pizzas being brought in by a group of people and being actually eaten there in the lounge. I didn't think that was permitted - maybe in rooms but not in the lounge with the dining area in the same room! One guest even asked the receptionist where to put his empty pizza box; she told him to leave it on the bar and she'd take care of it. Overall I can't fault the staff at all, they were most helpful with our problems. We have stayed in Holiday Inns before and this one wasn't the best I'm afraid.

Situated in Birchington and with Granville Theatre reachable within 11 km, The Powell features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 15 km from Sandwich Railway Station, 21 km from Sandown Castle and 23 km from Canterbury Cathedral. University of Kent is 24 km away and Deal Castle is 25 km from the hotel. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At The Powell you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Canterbury WestTrain Station is 23 km from the accommodation, while Canterbury East Train Station is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 111 km from The Powell.

With a stay at Bay Lodge in Birchington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Margate Beach and Isle of Thanet. This beach guesthouse is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Whitstable Harbour and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.This smoke-free guesthouse features complimentary parking nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

We visited the Selina between the 26th and the 29th of August this year. The hotel is quite far away from the centre of Margate - much further than it looks on the map. The hotel itself is spacious and clean with its own public bar and a lift to all floors. The issues I had were with the room. We booked a basic double as we were intending to spend most of our time discovering Margate we didn't need much! But boy they weren't kidding when they said it was basic, we didn't even have a T.V or any tea/coffee making facilities (not that we drink the stuff) all we had was a bed that was FAR too firm, two bed side tables (only one with a draw in) and a rail with a bag on the end containing a hairdryer. Now on to the bathroom, when we booked this hotel we booked a room with what was advertised as a ”private” bathroom... They said this was the case as our room was the only room that had access to this bathroom it even had a plastic laminated sign blue tacked to it saying ”private bathroom for room ***” however to access the bathroom from our room we had to leave our room go into a hallway that had another room in it and a glass fronted door onto the stairs. This was where our bathroom was and not only that but it was impossible to lock the bathroom door from the outside so while I'm fairly sure the guests in the room opposite didn't use our facilities I have no guarantee it also meant that we had to wedge the door to our room open when we went to the bathroom so that we didn't have to continually take the room key with us to get back into our room again! One day I tried to use the shower only to find that no matter what I did the water just would not get hot now to be fair to the hotel staff they did give us a choice: wait until it was fixed ( which they weren't sure how long this could take ) or use the facilities in another room on the same floor or at least kind of on the same floor as because of the way this hotel is set out our room was on a little off landing between floors, so to get to this other room - which is what we did in the end - we had to go up the stairs and along the corridor, which as you can imagine was a bit of a hassle but we both needed a shower! All in all while I would visit Margate again in the future I don't think I will be visiting the Selina any time soon.

With a stay at The Hussar in Margate, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Margate Beach and Isle of Thanet. This upscale bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Westbrook Bay and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from St Mildred's Bay.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.At The Hussar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms.

This hotel has both good points and bad points.  I'll start with the good ones... The staff member we dealt with almost exclusively, called Justine, was absolutely charming, and made a real effort to welcome us.  She was also really helpful with advice about local restaurants and so on.  She is a real asset! The room was beautifully decorated, with a lovely sea view, a comfortable bed, nice sheets, lots of big towels, good quality bath products, and  well-stocked with facilities, like hair-dryer, iron, and safe. The tent in the garden, where we had our drinks on our first evening, was lovely, and would actually make a really nice venue, for something like a small, family party, or some such thing.  The basement bar itself, is also quite pleasant. However, a big issue for us was that we only discovered on arrival, that breakfast was not included in the price.  We're absolutely sure that it was mentioned in the website that we booked through, and we would never have booked the hotel, if it didn't include breakfast, as that's one of the main things that we enjoy about going away.  The website of the hotel apparently doesn't say breakfast is included, but we didn't actually look at that.  Also, the word ”restaurant” appears both outside and inside the hotel.  This meant that we ended up spending something in the region of £50 more than the cost of the room, having to eat elsewhere, which we haven't budgeted for.  I had actually spoken to a man the day before we arrived, because we were having trouble booking a restaurant for friends on the Monday night, and wondered if the hotel had a dining room.  He mentioned they didn't serve dinner, but did not take that opportunity to tell us that they didn't serve breakfast.  Whilst we understood the reasons explained to us, why they no longer serve breakfast, it would have been really helpful to know in advance.  They certainly need to sort out the information on booking company websites.  The bathroom initially looked spotlessly clean, but we had trouble with the sink, which drained really slowly, so we ended up actually having to just take out the whole plug mechanism; and when I had my shower on the first morning, the shower didn't drain at all, so I ended up pulling out the plug mechanism in the shower as well, and unfortunately, I found it absolutely clogged up with long, black hair, which was absolutely gross.    Overall, I would say that if breakfast isn't important toyou, then this is probably a decent place to stay, but we would certainly not go back there ourselves. 

With a stay at this campground in Birchington, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Isle of Thanet and 7 minutes by foot from Minnis Bay. This campground is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Margate Beach and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Whitstable Harbour.This campground offers designated smoking areas.Free self parking is available onsite.Your accommodation features an LED TV. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. There is a shared bathroom.Conveniences include a desk and a separate sitting area.

With a stay at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate in Margate (Margate Old Town), you'll be steps from Margate Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Dreamland. This upscale hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Westwood Cross Shopping Centre and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Botany Bay.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.For lunch or dinner, stop by Pearly Cow, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers.

With a stay at The Beetroot in Margate (Margate Old Town), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Margate Beach and Isle of Thanet. This upscale hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Droit House and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Margate Museum.The front desk is staffed during limited hours.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.

With a stay at Crown Inn in Birchington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Margate Beach and Isle of Thanet. This inn is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Whitstable Harbour.At Crown Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.