With breathtaking sea views, Hotel Continental offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, a cozy bar, and an inviting restaurant. Connect to WiFi and unwind with newspapers while the helpful staff takes care of you.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (6)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Snack bar/deli
Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home (6)
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Free self parking
Snack bar/deli
Room options
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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
7 reviews
(7 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
301 sq ft
2 bedrooms
City view
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Terrace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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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
London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive
Whitstable Chestfield and Swalecliffe Station - 6 min drive
Whitstable Station - 12 min walk
Canterbury Chilham Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
West Whelks Shellfish - 6 min walk
Birdies - 9 min walk
The Lobster Shack - 6 min walk
Whitstable Oyster Restaurant - 11 min walk
The Forge - 8 min walk
About this property
Hotel Continental
Hotel Continental puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Kent. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Also known as
Hotel Continental Whitstable
Continental Whitstable
Hotel Continental Hotel
Hotel Continental Whitstable
Hotel Continental Hotel Whitstable
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Continental offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Continental does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Continental?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Continental?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Continental?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Continental?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Continental like?
Hotel Continental is a short 1-minute walk from Tankerton Slopes and 3 minutes' walk from Whitstable Castle and Gardens.
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Hotel Continental Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
View
Ocean view
Food
Sea
Restaurant
Bar
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, delicious, and cooked to order with a nice variety of options. (21 reviews)
The property's beachfront location offers fabulous views of the sea and convenient access to the beach. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2025
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.
richard
richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2025
Had a lovely sea view room, spotlessly clean. Breakfast was lovely would highly recommend.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
The whole experienced was great. Good value for money and perfect place.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
Everything good
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 27, 2025
Wonderful Hotel throughout
Friendly efficient staff throughout & a superb Hotel & location, our favourite go to place to enjoy & relax.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 16, 2024
Great place to stay, well priced
Well located, very helpful staff, short walk to town, on the beach
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 12, 2024
Enjoying stay
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 26, 2025
Great location
Great location. Enjoyable stay
Colette
Colette, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 16, 2025
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
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 5, 2024
Very nice seaside hotel, with really nice bathroom and excellent breakfast. Staff all great too.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 21, 2025
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.
Leslie
Leslie, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 25, 2025
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.
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.
Viola
Viola, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2024
Great stay all round
Great hotel. Convenient, quiet, friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 2, 2024
Super comfortable
Super comfortable stay in a seafront room - great views, great local ales, fabulous breakfast.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2024
Excellent location. Staff were helpful and the food was excellent
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 31, 2024
Seaside getaway
Very lovely hotel. Perfect location.
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 11, 2024
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.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 9, 2024
1 night break
Nice hotel right on the sea front breakfast was very good and would definitely stay again
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 25, 2024
Very clean and warm room. Excellent quality breakfast.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 11, 2023
Amazing hotel, friendly and helpful staff ,great location linked to various & amazing places of interest .
Mrs Cynthia
Mrs Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 26, 2024
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.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 28, 2023
Loved the view of the beach and the easy access to both Whitstable and Tankerton
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 12, 2024
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.