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The Bell Hotel

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Staircase

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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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
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

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Family Room (4)

Family Room (4)

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double / Twin Room

Standard Double / Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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River View Superior Twin

River View Superior Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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About the area

Sandwich

Located in Sandwich, The Bell Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust and 5 minutes from Richborough Roman Fort. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Dover Castle.

What's nearby

  • Secret Gardens of Sandwich - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Clement's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Peter's Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sandwich Guildhall Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Salutation Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Road House Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Time & Tide Taphouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bell Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bell Hotel

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.

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

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. 285 out of 559 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 559 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 559 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 559 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 559 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Steve

All good, room chilly, but I thin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Apart from the bedroom and en-suite being dated it’s a really nice hotel. The guys had an emergency over night and the gas had to be cut off to the kitchen, so no hot breakfast. Not their fault at all and they put on an amazing spread for a continental breakfast like I’d never seen before. So well done to them. The gas engineer arrived as I was leaving. Staff were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and eaay to talk to, bed was comfortable. Room was a good size with all the necessary amenities. Bathroom was big, shower was great. Gorgeous building. The highlight was the afternoon tea, whoever made those scones and desserts deserve a raise! Downsides, the staff weren't wearing indicators of being staff (like a name tag), so it was sometimes hard to know where to turn. We had a lightbulb not working (though this was promptly fixed once we let reception know), and our room hadn't been dusted properly, there were thick layers of dust on our bed lamps (small thing though!) Overall, a very satisfying stay with only minor, almost inconsequential issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms need updates
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very pleasant stay at The Bell Hotel. The room was nice, simple and everything we needed. Beautiful breakfast and we enjoyed the bar. Would love to return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at The Bell Hotel in Sandwich for my 40th birthday, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm and welcoming, perfectly complementing the character and charm of this historic riverside hotel. The food was absolutely excellent—each meal was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. Whether it was breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the menu had a thoughtful variety of options, and everything we tried was delicious. It’s clear the kitchen takes real pride in their work. The location was ideal for our trip, especially as we were in town to play at the legendary Royal St George’s Golf Club, which is just a short drive away. After a day on the course, The Bell was the perfect place to unwind—comfortable, stylish, and relaxing. The rooms had a classic charm with modern touches, and the views over the river added a tranquil feel to the whole stay. Celebrating a milestone birthday in such a setting, with great food and access to world-class golf, made the experience truly memorable. I’d highly recommend The Bell Hotel to anyone visiting the area, whether for golf, history, or just a peaceful escape.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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