The Ship Inn - Sandgate

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Just 5 minutes' drive from the Channel Tunnel, The Ship Inn - Sandgate offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional pub restaurant. Situated in Sandgate, the inn is a mile from Folkestone Harbour. Set in a Victorian cottage, the rooms all feature a private bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have a TV, hairdryer and DVD player, and some have wonderful views across the English Channel. The cosy Ship Inn Restaurant serves a varied menu, featuring homemade specials and local produce. The bar offers a range of real ales and beverages. Delicious cooked breakfasts are served daily in the courtyard or on the terrace. With Dover Ferry Terminals just 15 minutes’ drive away, Ship Inn is only metres from Sandgate’s sandy beach. Historical Canterbury is a 20-minute drive away, and picturesque Hythe can be reached in just 5 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

FREE parking!

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The accomodation is NOT in the old ship inn but next door in a cottage, you just book in at the pub and they come round and collect you. However the room was spotlessly clean and the welcome was superb.”
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had the Sea View Suite, on the first floor with spectacular views right onto the beach and the sea. It was lovely to be able to sit and watch the waves, both on the afternoon/ evening of our arrival and during breakfast the following morning....”
Mumford
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hospitality was great, really nice people who run the place and a great breakfast included.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stewart and Wendy were a delight and could not do enough to make our stay a good one. The room was very comfortable with views over the beach to the sea. Breakfast was cooked to order and served in our room. The bed was large and provided us...”
Barbara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Immaculate room, facing the sea. lovely soft furnishings and bed linen, comfortable bed, everything was good quality right down to the cutlery. Small run business with a personal touch. Exceptional breakfast, hard to beat with homemade bread for...”
Nicoline
Germany Germany
“Everything! Very lovely hosts, perfectly situated at the seafront with beautiful views. Breakfast is served in your room.”
Gerard
Netherlands Netherlands
“We had a spacious room with seaview on first floor of a nice old building and enjoyed excellent service by the very friendly landlady who cooked us a nice breakfast in the morning. Good shower, good bed be it a bit narrow.. Next to the Famous Ship...”
Maggie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room with fabulous view. Excellent breakfast served in our room.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sea view. Friendly owners. Spacious and comfortable.”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm welcome from Stewart and Wendy. The bedroom, sitting room and bathroom were spotless and comfortable.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

The Ship Inn - Sandgate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you wish to eat at the Ship Inn Restaurant, you are advised to book a table in advance.