Best Boutique Hotels in Kent
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Kent is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Margate House has accommodations in Kent. The property is located a 7-minute walk from Walpole Bay Beach, 0.6 miles from The Bay Beach and 5 miles from Granville Theatre. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Sandwich Railway Station is 11 miles from the hotel, while Sandown Castle is 15 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 73 miles from Margate House.
Exceptional
86 reviews
Set in 125 acres of formal gardens, this 13th-century double-moated castle offers luxurious yet modern bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Access is via the private gated entrance and guests have free parking in a private car park. The rooms at Hever Castle are beautifully appointed and individually styled with some rich fabrics and antique furnishing. They are located in the Astor Wing and the Anne Boleyn Wing of the castle and set apart from the area's the day visitors have access to. The Moat Restaurant serves lunch on days when the castle is open to the public. It offers a choice of hot and cold food, and a variety of freshly made sandwiches and castle-baked cakes are also available. There is a wonderful pub within walking distance for evening meals. Breakfast is served to guests in the Astor Wing or the Anne Boleyn Wing. The castle has historic 16th century portraits, paintings, furniture and tapestries. Access is included in the bed and breakfast rate and the gardens can also be privately enjoyed by guests outside of opening times. The golf club is just a 2-minute drive. Local places of interest include Chartwell and Penshurst Place.
Guest Reviews:
- "Reception desk people were exceptional as was the facility. The breakfast staff, especially Lisa was also excellent." - "Beautiful hotel, lovely relaxed environment and breakfast was delicious. All staff were very friendly and helpful" - "The room was extremely clean and comfortable. Lots of extra little details that made it extra special. Bed and breakfast staff excellent. Very welcoming." - "Having access to the Castle grounds out of hours was magical. Everything about the property, the experience and the staff exceeded our expectations."
Exceptional
2183 reviews
Located 1.9 miles from Deal, The Old Rectory offers accommodations in Great Mongeham. Canterbury is 13 mi from the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units include a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. The Old Rectory features free WiFi . Towels are featured. Calais is 28 mi from The Old Rectory. London Southend Airport is 37 mi away.
Superb
261 reviews
With a seafront location, the Romney Bay House Hotel offers a bar and a restaurant, along with free Wi-Fi throughout and free private parking. It is situated just 2 miles from New Romney town centre. Overlooking the sea or Littlestone Golf Club, the individually styled rooms feature a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities with bottled water. The en suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, and a hairdryer. In the mornings, the Romney Bay House serves full English or continental breakfast. The restaurant offers a 4-course set dinner menu. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce. The drawing room has a cosy honesty bar and a log fire. Dating back to the 1920’s, the Romney Bay House is located along a private stretch of coastline, facing the English Channel. Along with a library and board games, the first floor lounge is also home to a telescope, which can be used to spot France on a clear day.
Superb
84 reviews
10to12 is a traditional Victorian property located in the port town of Folkestone, 6 minutes’ walk from spacious green parkland with a picnic area and sandy beach. Each 10to12 guest room has an private bathroom, flat-screen TV with DVD player, and tea/coffee making facilities. We offer a varied, hot and cold, continental buffet breakfast, along with freshly cooked eggs to order at no additional charge. Leas Cliff Hall is just 328 feet away and offers a wide variety of entertainment all year round. Folkestone town center offers a range of quirky stores, cool bars and restaurants.
Guest Reviews:
- "Lovely big house. Spacious room. Friendly and helpful hosts. Great location for seafront, restaurants and bars within a very short walking distance." - "Great location right by the seafront and Leigh and mark Were great" - "Everything perfect stay from start to finish with the best hosts Leigh and Mark:-)" - "Lovely decorated hotel that was clean and well positioned near town. Leigh and Mark are lovely hotel host’s who make every effort to make you comfortable. They have great knowledge of the area and happy to give guidance."
Exceptional
204 reviews
Mount Edgcumbe offers accommodations in Royal Tunbridge Wells, overlooking Tunbridge Wells Common. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar, which also features an outdoor seating area. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room includes a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. The area is popular for hiking, cycling and golf. The edge of High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is 1.7 mi away. Tunbridge Wells railway station is 2461 feet from Mount Edgcumbe, with a 1-hour train connection to Central London. Brighton is 33 mi from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 23 mi away. Please note that when booking with us, you book a specific room so please read the descriptions and details of each room prior to making your booking.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything was great: staff, comfort, location, food, value for money" - "Lovely atmosphere, quirky decor, nice and quiet, comfortable bed, friendly and smiley staff." - "This is my 3rd visit to the property and I have enjoyed each time. Staff are very professional and friendly and make you feel comfortable" - "lovely ambience, exceptional staff and delicious food. Loved the uniqueness of the rooms and the decor. Thank you. quiet at night. so close to common."
Superb
1133 reviews
Located in Margate and with The Bay Beach reachable within a few steps, Fort Road Hotel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around a 8-minute walk from Walpole Bay Beach, 4.9 miles from Granville Theatre and 10 miles from Sandwich Railway Station. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Fort Road Hotel also have a sea view. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. At Fort Road Hotel you'll find a restaurant serving British, Mediterranean and European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Sandown Castle is 14 miles from Fort Road Hotel, while Deal Castle is 17 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 73 miles from the accommodation.
Guest Reviews:
- "Perfect view" - "The interiors were beautiful and the service was really friendly and welcoming." - "Really lovely hotel, great location and super comfy beds. Also a very nice boiled egg for breakfast :)" - "The beautiful and curated decor, sea view from the bedroom, the prime location and also the hotel booklet in the room introducing the history of the Margate, arts, things to do" - "Lovely room and friendly staff. Restaurant also very nice."
Superb
472 reviews
Knights Glamping at Leeds Castle offers unique accommodations in spacious Medieval-style tents, with free Wi-Fi and a wood burning stove. The property is located only a 5-minute drive from the M20 motorway. Each tent offers stylish furnishings with chests of drawers, reading lamps and safety deposit boxes. Tea and coffee making facilities, biscuits and water are provided. Ipod docking stations are available on request. Shared bathrooms are within a short walk away, in the Knight’s Cottage. Guests can admire rare birds while strolling through the grounds, as well as enjoy the use of the cast iron griddle over an open fire pit. The area is perfect for eating outdoors during long summer evenings. Knights Glamping at Leeds Castle is located 2 miles from the Hollingbourne Train Station and 2133 feet from the Leeds Castle Golf Course.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything" - "Quirky knights tent design provided comfort and a private setting with great facilities and use of the castle grounds after hours" - "It was clean, the staff were friendly and excellent for kids." - "Amazing experience! We really enjoyed being at the glamping site, area was clean and easy to navigate. Tent was large with lots of space, son was comfortable with his camp bed and sleeping bag. Lots of blankets and towels provided. We loved walking around at night - all the bunnies hopping around. Play area still open for our son to play, sandpit was open. Campfire was easy to do - wood shed was stocked. Loved the kitchen and bathroom facilities - very comfortable."
Superb
56 reviews
Striking and modern, The Marquis of Granby is a former village pub that offers contemporary dining and chic rooms, all amid beautiful Kent countryside near Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury and Ashford. With views of the Alkham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Marquis of Granby was transformed in 2008 to combine timeless rural England with boutique-style luxury. It is 'Highly Commended' by the AA. Space, light, art, fine furnishings and beautiful fabrics: 21st-century on the inside, but with a typically English view from the window. As well as the rolling green hills of Alkham Valley, 3 of the rooms offer a view of the village cricket field, one of the smallest in England. The restaurant mixes the global with the local, with fresh, seasonal menus providing modern cuisine amid chic surroundings and a well-stocked bar.
Superb
732 reviews
An inn since the 15th century, this beautiful property offers boutique rooms and modern stable rooms with free Wi-Fi, just a few minutes’ walk from the city center. It has a bar, library, and its Victorian walled garden is the largest in Canterbury. Each room has a flat-screen TV and a DVD player with DVDs available. A Continental and freshly cooked Kentish breakfast is served daily in the wood-paneled Quadrant room, using local organic produce where possible. Located only 656 feet from Canterbury West Station and 328 feet from the riverside, highest rating in the area for sustainability including solar generated electricity.
Guest Reviews:
- "Good breakfast. Freshly cooked." - "Breakfast excellent, location of property a 2 minute walk into the city centre" - "Atmosphere, friendly staff, access to all we need even after 7pm like :drinks, food, dvd.... Go out and back when you like." - "The friendliness of the staff was just one of the highlights of our stay. The breakfast was amazing, with a great range of choice between cooked and continental. The room was extremely comfortable with plenty of space to spread out and not feel cramped. The shower is a proper walk-in shower and not over a bath, which for us was a much appreciated bonus. It was within easy walking distance to the city centre, Canterbury Cathedral and the bus terminal."
Fabulous
552 reviews
