Curated luxury hotels near Kent Downs

With a stay at Ashford International Hotel & Spa in Ashford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Leeds Castle and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cineworld Ashford.

Set less than 1 km from Ramsgate Main Sands Beach, The Bedford Inn offers 5-star accommodation in Kent and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 1.3 km from Granville Theatre, the hotel with free WiFi is also 12 km away from Sandwich Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Pegwell Bay Beach.

The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The Bedford Inn offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kent, like hiking, snorkelling and cycling.

Deal Castle is 22 km from The Bedford Inn, while Sandown Castle is 23 km from the property. London City Airport is 120 km away.

Located in Broadstairs, Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns is within a 15-minute drive of Dreamland and Margate Beach. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grosvenor G Casino Thanet and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Westwood Cross Shopping Centre.

Situated 15 km from Leeds Castle, The Plough Inn offers 4-star accommodation in Stalisfield and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 25 km from Canterbury East Train Station, the hotel with free WiFi is also 25 km away from Canterbury West Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Ashford Eurostar International.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

The Plough Inn offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Stalisfield, like cycling.

University of Kent is 26 km from The Plough Inn, while Canterbury Cathedral is 26 km from the property. London City Airport is 80 km away.

Located in Ashford, Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve and St. Margaret Church. This hotel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Leeds Castle and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens.

With a stay at The Sun Inn in Faversham, you'll be just steps from Stonebridge Pond and Shepherd Neame Brewery. This inn is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Whitstable Beach and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.

Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Lenham, Who'd A Thought It boasts a Champagne and oyster bar, along with free Wi-Fi in public areas. With free private parking, the hotel features highly individual rooms and suites.

The luxurious rooms include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities, and an iPod docking station. The en suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms also boast a spa bath and a four-poster bed.

In the mornings, Who’d A Thought It serves a full English breakfast, along with continental options for guests leaving early. The Champagne and Oyster Bar serves several menus, including gastro bar meals, a lunchtime tasting menu, and a la carte dishes.

Who’d A Thought It’s Champagne and Oyster Bar is host to frequent themed events. Seasonal holidays are also celebrated with style at the hotel. The property is home to the Whody Boudoir Dress Boutique, which offers a range of shoes and accessories. Lenham Railway Station is just 2 miles away.

Offering a restaurant and a stylish bar, Albion House at Ramsgate also includes free WiFi access for all guests. Just a 4-minute stroll to the nearest beach, Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve is less than 6 miles away and Ramsgate Train Station is a 5-minute drive away.

Each room includes a TV and a seating area. Featuring a bath or a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include a desk, bed linen and ironing facilities.

At Albion House at Ramsgate there is a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The nearest golf course, Manston Golf Centre, is 3.2 miles away.

For shopping, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre is just a 9-minute drive from the property.

Situated in Worth, 3.2 km from Sandwich Railway Station, The St Crispin Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 7 km from Deal Castle, 8.1 km from Sandown Castle and 17 km from Granville Theatre. White Cliffs of Dover is 17 km away and Dover Priory Station is 20 km from the hotel.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

Canterbury Cathedral is 23 km from The St Crispin Inn, while Canterbury East Train Station is 24 km from the property. London City Airport is 118 km away.

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 set 15 km from Sandwich Railway Station, 22 km from Canterbury Cathedral and 23 km from Canterbury West Train Station. Deal Castle is 25 km away and Sandown Castle is 26 km from the hotel.

At the hotel, rooms have a desk. The rooms in The Powell are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Canterbury East Train Station is 23 km from The Powell, while University of Kent is 24 km from the property. London City Airport is 111 km away.

Set in Willesborough, 2.4 km from Ashford Eurostar International, Boys Hall offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Eurotunnel UK.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Folkestone Central Railway Station is 23 km from Boys Hall, while Folkestone Harbour is 26 km away. London City Airport is 90 km from the property.

Situated in Faversham, 10 km from Canterbury East Train Station, The White Horse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Canterbury West Train Station.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The White Horse also boast free WiFi.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

University of Kent is 11 km from the accommodation, while Canterbury Cathedral is 11 km from the property. London City Airport is 83 km away.

With a stay at The Clarendon Hotel in Deal, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Deal Beach and a 4-minute drive from Walmer Castle and Gardens. This beach aparthotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Dover Beach.

Donnington Manor Hotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Sevenoaks. It offers a fitness suite, free WiFi access throughout the hotel, an Italian restaurant and complimentary parking.

The super king bedrooms at the 4-star Donnington Manor Hotel offer satellite TV, hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities, a media hub and feature rain showers in the bathrooms.

The hotel's 15th-century beamed Osteria Chartwell Restaurant serves Italian food, including pastas and pizzas prepared with toppings and sauces made from a selection of meats and fish, cheeses and vegetables, herbs and olive oil.

Set within 2 miles of the M25 motorway, Donnington Manor’s guests are 9 miles away from the famous Brands Hatch race circuit. Gatwick Airport is a 30-minute drive.

Situated between Sevenoaks and Maidstone with easy access to M20, M26 and M25

This privately owned 13th century inn is now a 4 star AA rated hotel. In the historic village of Wrotham, The Bull Hotel has retained its original charm and has a spacious lounge bar with sofas and open fires. There is a large car park on site and the hotel has free wi-fi access.

Winner of Four in a Bed 2018 and Boutique Wedding Venue of the year 2021/2022.

An award winning Gastro Pub, The Bull provides a seasonal menu with plenty of choice and they make good use of their top of the range Texan Smoker as well as providing an excellent full English breakfast.

Ideally situated for local country walks, golf, Brandshatch race circuit and shopping at nearby Bluewater and Lakeside, along with several National Trust properties such as Ightham Mote and Hever Castle.

Located in Maidstone, The Black Horse Inn is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from White Horse Wood Country Park and 5 minutes from Vinters Valley Nature Reserve. This inn is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Leeds Castle and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bearsted Golf Club.

Located in Gravesend, 8.6 km from Rochester Castle, The Darnley Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Chatham Train Station.

Historic Chatham Dockyard is 11 km from the inn, while Bluewater is 13 km away. London City Airport is 39 km from the property.

With a stay at The George & Dragon in Westerham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Surrey Hills and Quebec House. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.