The Bell Hotel

3.0 star property

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An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a large tree, and a building with a brick facade in the background.
A spacious living room with a large chandelier, comfortable seating, and a potted tree.
A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, leading to a second-floor landing with a chandelier.
A bar area with wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A spacious hotel lobby with a large wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Explore the area

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The Quay, Sandwich, England, CT13 9EF
  • Place, Secret Gardens of Sandwich
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandwich Guildhall Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Salutation Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Luxury King Room with River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room with River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (4)

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double / Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

River View Superior Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double / Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Sandwich

At The Bell Hotel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Sandwich Guildhall Museum and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, The Old Dining Room, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Sandwich hotel include Dover Castle and White Cliffs of Dover.

What's nearby

  • Secret Gardens of Sandwich - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Clement's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandwich Guildhall Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Salutation Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • White Mill Rural Heritage Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sandwich Station - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Road House Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St. Crispin Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Chequer Inn - Ash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Juliet's Farm Shop And Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Bell Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. The Bell Hotel also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3-star Sandwich hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bell Hotel offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bell Hotel?

The Bell Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bell Hotel?

As of 4 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bell Hotel on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$211, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Bell Hotel?

The closest beach to The Bell Hotel is Margate Beach (12.7 km).

Does The Bell Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bell Hotel?

No, The Bell Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bell Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bell Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bell Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Bell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 583 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, very friendly helpful staff and our rate included an excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, characterful hotel with friendly staff and great food. Perfect base to explore Sandwich.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vyvian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent. Breakfast very good. Room dated bt clean and comfortable. Very dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harry

Parking ok clean room and facilities and shop nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good central location for Sandwich. Hotel decoration a bit tired but hotel has friendly feel and reception staff were friendly Breakfast a bit chaotic and staff stressed on first day I stayed,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Siu Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bell Hotel is a beautiful place, the staffs are friendly, I had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great variety of breakfast options, comfortable beds and a spacious family room. Friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming quirky hotel. In a great location. Close to shops, bars, restsurants, quayside. Loved the decor and feel of the place. Staff very friendly, chatty and helpful. Room very spacious, clean etc. Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness
The decor of the room was a little tired, but the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked one of the cheaper rooms this time but it had everything we needed, the bathroom had lovely thick towels and a great shower. All very clean. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff we met was friendly and helpful. We were lucky enough to be upgraded and our room was beautiful with a view over the river. It was quiet and comfortable and I loved the window seat in the bay window. The bathroom was enormous and boasted both bath and walk in shower. Unfortunately the basin taps were very difficult to turn off and trickled overnight but we were assured that this would be looked at and received sincere apologies for the inconvenience. We enjoyed a full and plentiful breakfast with bottomless tea and coffee. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed a little longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible! To sum up our stay. It was incredible! From start to finish I can’t fault the service we received, Spotless, peaceful, spacious and super well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and very welcoming. Breakfast was superb. Only negative was that the room was so hot and we couldn’t adjust the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but a bit small. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast and selection was great! Comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Keith Simpson

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

Great hotel

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just all over friendliness and good atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

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

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value and lovely town to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Damien

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central location, great rooms, convenient to walk anywhere, Lovely Breakfast, very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous entrance and reception Warm welcome Great value Good breakfast Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very clean hotel, in a great location with an extremely friendly team of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023