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About this property
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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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
3 single beds and 1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 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 |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ann
United Kingdom
“Lovely seafront location with parking. Nice ambiance in the bar. Really loved Whitstable, quirky shops, little streets, interesting museum, lively harbour area and excellent fish restaurants. Stunning white cliffs.” - Neil
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great but let down by not being hot - just warm. It needs to be kept much warmer under the grill.” - Janet
United Kingdom
“Excellent sea view, beautiful location, good breakfast. Friendly and very helpful staff” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Setting and view from the restaurant were great. Food, both dinner and breakfast, were lovely and the staff really wanted to serve you. Our room was towards the back of the property but still had a mini terrace outside so we could sit out in our...” - Sinclair
United Kingdom
“Good location, great staff. Good breakfast choices.” - Hughes
United Kingdom
“Lovely classy unfussy place. No silly extras just top of the range fittings maintenance and decoration.” - Tammy
United Kingdom
“Would highly recommend The Continental hotel. Amazing location with spectacular views on the sea. Breakfast was delicious. Staff friendly. Can’t wait to return again.” - Siobhan
United Kingdom
“Great location right on the seafront. The staff were friendly and efficient. The room was cosy, but perfect for what we needed the stay for. The buffet style breakfast was excellent with plenty to choose from. There was even a nice little veranda...” - Tracey
United Kingdom
“Very good breakfast good location for high street and other attractions.” - Jane
United Kingdom
“The family room was gorgeous. Despite not being described as sea view, you could still see the sea from the side of the building out of both windows. All staff were friendly and helpful. The chefs on both days were very accommodating regarding...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.




The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.
This property does not accept American Express.