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The Bell Hotel

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
The Quay, Sandwich, England, CT13 9EF
  • Sandwich Bay Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Prince's Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Royal St George's Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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River View Superior Twin

River View Superior Twin

  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double / Twin Room

Standard Double / Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (4)

Family Room (4)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, River View

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Sandwich

With a stay at The Bell Hotel in Sandwich, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Secret Gardens of Sandwich and Sandwich Guildhall Museum. .This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Margate Beach and 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Dreamland.

What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Betteshanger Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Sandwich Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Prince's Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Royal St George's Golf Club - 12 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandwich Station - 8 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ossies fish & chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Brasserie on the Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Time & Tide Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Quay/Sandwich - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bell Hotel

Hotel in Sandwich with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Bell Hotel offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at The Old Dining Room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
The Old Dining Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 9.60 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Old Dining Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 9.60 per day (49 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Bell Hotel
Bell Hotel Sandwich
Bell Sandwich
The Bell Hotel Sandwich, Kent

The Bell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 526 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel in a nice little town

Check in was great. Managed to park right outside the door. Room was ok. Only real complain was the en-suite. Dated and the shower valve very worn and difficult to set a good temperature. Over all would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

alexander

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were there for less than 24 hours. It was OK, nothing went wrong. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming old hotel. The property and rooms were clean and fairly well maintained. I don't think there's an elevator. I couldn't find a thermostat in the room and the room started off pretty chilly (I was there in late February). I'm not sure if they have A/C as well, though I'm not sure it gets that hot. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. It's definitely not a business hotel. The desk was small and there were few power outlets. I would highly recommend the hotel install USB plugs near the desk and bed night stands. It's 2025 after all. I had a room on the second floor in the front of the Hotel. Event hough Sandwich is kind of quiet, there was road noise early and late. so if you're a light sleeper, request a room in the back of the hotel. The breakfast looked good. The staff was friendly. The desk clerk helped me get a taxi when I was checking out (not an easy task in Sandwich). By the way, there is no Uber. Plan ahead if you need a ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Brilliant stay

Really had a great check in was meet by Simone who went out of her way to help us she had our drinks brought to us in the lounge and arranged for out luggage to be taken up to our room. We had a valentine meal and everyone of the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Travelled with partner
Great location and like many hotels of this nature - charming and dated in equal measure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service as always, friendly efficient staff. Very comfortable room. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Dissapointing visit.

Booking in at reception was nearly 15 minutes waiting in a queue , therefore not a great start after driving nearly 2 hours. The room was adequate and the bed was comfortable. However, most parts of the hotel was very tired , with stained carpets and chipped paint work, obviously once a more grand hotel. Our meal was very dissappointing which thankfully we were charged. The bar and waiting staff were very nice however and we did enjoy our drink near the fire on such a cold night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keith Simpson

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

Great hotel

Great hotel...my go to in Sandwich
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly efficient staff and very helpful. Breakfast was also excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great attention to the little things

Service was exceptional, from check in to the gentleman running the breakfasts. Room was tired, but comfortable. Nice bed and lovely touches such as fresh milk, nespresso machine and great quality biscuits. Bathroom was freezing and tired, but fine and a nice warm shower. I didn’t eat in the restaurant, but based on the breakfast I wish I did. Fantastic eggs Benedict cooked to order and a wonderful selection of great quality food to pick from the buffet section. Server for breakfast was friendly, professional and incredibly efficient. Overall this hotel was great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheng, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, simple check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Roger, Los Gatos

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lifts were invented 150 years ago!! Hotel would be better with a lift. Would also be better without getting an upset stomach 2 days in a row, from the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom floor was dirty . Felt run-down not the best considering we paid extra for our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MIchael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience of the restaurant. I dont think there was a lift so a little difficult to get to a top floor room with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view room very comfortable. Shower good. Fresh milk provided in flask, generous amounts of tea and coffee provided. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024