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Hotel Continental

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Living area
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Whitstable, Hotel Continental is near a train station and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tankerton Slopes and West Blean & Thornden Woods, while Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and Whitstable Museum and Gallery are cultural highlights. MFA Bowl Whitstable and Herne Bay Memorial Park are also worth visiting.
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29 Beach Walk, Whitstable, England, CT5 2BP

What's nearby

  • Tankerton Slopes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tankerton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitstable Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 12 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Whelks Shellfish - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Birdies - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Garden Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Forge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Continental

Hotel near University of Kent
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a bar at Hotel Continental. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Continental offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Continental Whitstable
Continental Whitstable
Hotel Continental Hotel
Hotel Continental Whitstable
Hotel Continental Hotel Whitstable

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Continental pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Continental?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Continental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Continental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Continental located?

Situated in Whitstable, this beach hotel is steps away from Tankerton Slopes, Tankerton Beach and Whitstable Castle and Gardens. The Street and MFA Bowl Whitstable are also within 5 minutes. Whitstable Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Continental Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 371 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay, quick check in and helped with parking on arrival. Great beach front location, walkable to everything but quiet. Great bar and breakfast. Bed/mattress firm and slept great. Had a really great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely sea view room, spotlessly clean. Breakfast was lovely would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Amenities
The whole experienced was great. Good value for money and perfect place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel throughout

Friendly efficient staff throughout & a superb Hotel & location, our favourite go to place to enjoy & relax.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay, well priced

Well located, very helpful staff, short walk to town, on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoying stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location. Enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hidden Gem

A fantastic stay as a family with the most warm and friendly staff that actively engaged with the children. The room was above our expectations and we all had a lovely, comfortable and peaceful sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice seaside hotel, with really nice bathroom and excellent breakfast. Staff all great too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Weekend

A great hotel with lovely decor, somebody has a special design flair. Balcony room well worth the upgrade cost with the sea views. Only slight downside was parking uncertainty, but seems to apply generally in Whitstable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night away as a couple

We got checked in and the reception staff were very helpful and friendly. We upgraded our room and it was beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Nice hotel, lovely staff, clean comfortabke room and nice breakfast, peefect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter getaway

Lovely hotel on the beach in November. Blustery westher but lovely bar and dining room. Food was tsdty and the oysters were a great price. Service was very good. Free parking behind hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay all round

Great hotel. Convenient, quiet, friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super comfortable

Super comfortable stay in a seafront room - great views, great local ales, fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff were helpful and the food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seaside getaway

Very lovely hotel. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and well located

We have stayed here a fair bit. It’s always clean and comfortable. We like the location too. Staff are always friendly and the breakfast is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night break

Nice hotel right on the sea front breakfast was very good and would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and warm room. Excellent quality breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, friendly and helpful staff ,great location linked to various & amazing places of interest .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic sea view, well located for the wedding we were joining over the weekend. Nice bar, really good breakfast and very helpful staff. We would definitely stay here again when we visit the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the beach and the easy access to both Whitstable and Tankerton
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Stay

We had a very good stay the room was excellent with great view of the sea. The breakfast was very good and all staff encountered during the stay were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024