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The Botany Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Superior Family Suite | View from room
Superior Room, Sea View (Feature) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Superior Family Suite | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Interior detail
Golf enthusiasts and relaxation seekers find their match at The Botany Bay Hotel. Guests enjoy a restaurant with local cuisine, laundry facilities, and free in-room WiFi. Relax on the garden terrace or visit the on-site cafe for refreshments.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View (Feature) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Room, Sea View (Feature)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Sea View Family of 4 | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Sea View Family of 4

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room (Family of 3) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room (Family of 3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room (Family of 4) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room (Family of 4)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Family Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Broadstairs, The Botany Bay Hotel is next to a golf course and on the beach. Shell Grotto and Bleak House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Margate Beach and Pegwell Bay Country Park. Revolution Skatepark and Bugsy's Tenpin Bowling are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Marine Drive, Kingsgate, Broadstairs, England, CT10 3LG

What's nearby

  • Botany Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kingsgate Bay - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Joss Bay - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Viking Bay - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Margate Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Broadstairs Station - 9 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staple - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nazar Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lanthorne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪May King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cabin Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Botany Bay Hotel

Hotel near Margate Beach
An adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Botany Bay Hotel. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Shepherd Neame, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Botany Bay Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Shepherd Neame

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who wish to check-in after 10:30 PM must inform the hotel prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 17.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 17.0 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Botany Bay Hotel Broadstairs
Botany Bay Hotel
Botany Bay Broadstairs
The Botany Bay Hotel Hotel
The Botany Bay Hotel Broadstairs
The Botany Bay Hotel Hotel Broadstairs

Frequently asked questions

Is The Botany Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Botany Bay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Botany Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Botany Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Botany Bay Hotel located?

Located in Broadstairs, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Botany Bay, Joss Bay, and North Foreland Golf Club. Kingsgate Bay and Palm Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Botany Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely nights stay for my birthday, was a lovely room, clean, comfortable and good facilities, lovely staff overall no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a perfect location for a break. We stayed in the family suite which was spacious with panoramic views. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, friendly staff and lovely room overlooking the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before. Great hotel. Great food. Great service. Would recommend. Would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harshit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect just right next to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Amenities
Clean and kind and epic location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel, could do with a little money spent on it to update, and a little overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and very welcoming of us and our labrador - delicious breakfast with lots of options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was right on the sea front. We took our dog and was made to feel very welcome. Certain areas were restricted but there was ample room to dine in comfort with the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Fantastic location: the family suite is fabulous and breakfast is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet cliff top location near the beach. Ideal location to explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Croissants in sight! Everything else was super.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

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

Excellent stay.

Lovely staff very helpful and super friendly. Lovely room the bed was the best I've ever slept in away from home. Breakfast was good had a good selection on the menu. Couldn't fault our stay atall. Very close to the beach just a stroll across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Amazing Bothany Bay Hotel

A lovely hotel with beautiful surroundings. Nothing was too much trouble to ask the staff. Had a sea view room with a balcony with outside seating. Plenty of parking spaces. Food in the restaurant and bar was amazing. A great 2 night break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, cleanliness and friendly happy staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Beautiful setting, staff were so helpful, polite and smiley - could not fault them. Food very good. Bed could have been a little more comfortable and shower dripped all night. Bath too narrow for me to shower properly -felt unsafe standing in the bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly and it’s in a beautiful setting. The only issue was the noise that could be heard through the walls and above from other rooms. Appreciate not too much you can do in an older hotel, as that was the way the hotel was built. But be prepared that you can hear people, so it doesn’t give a restful night. Saying that though, we had a lovely stay. Nice good in the restaurant and the breakfast was of a very high standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! Gorgeous location, beautiful room and amazing staff. I had mentioned it was my birthday and was given a card and a bottle of bubbly! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend the hotel. The staff were attentive and friendly. Reception lady Laura was lovely and the perfect welcome. The breakfast has great options and good quality. The restaurant and bar again have great options. Lovely views. Nice coastal walks in your doorstep and nearby hot spots. The room was decent, clean, and tidy. We will be sure to come back again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely hotel and great room the outside could do with a lick of paint. Very comfy bed and was warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place and the environment and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra Salise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic staff very good and the food was excellent we will keep coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Made to feel that we didn't 'fit' by the approach of one of the breakfast staff. Uncomfortable with seating placement at breakfast. Questioned by a fellow resident if we had a room there, then proceeded to walk to our door and watch as we used the key and the door opened. Was my birthday weekend, the picture of the room on the site looked a dream, yet in reality I regret the choice to book at Botany Bay. Having said that, the receptionist on arrival was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely setting as long as you like it being in the middle of nowhere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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