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The Botany Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Superior Family Suite | View from room
Superior Family Suite | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Superior Room, Sea View (Feature) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
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

View all photos for Superior Family Suite

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

Map
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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Reviews

The Botany Bay Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

Harshit

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

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

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place and the environment and 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

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service

Great location and views outstanding

Very nice place and lovely views and walks for dogs. Staff friendly and breakfast was good. A bit pricy for food but due to the location probably expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay in a family room with my 2 children.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely weekend All staff were absolutely lovely, polite and helpful Food very good and a great position for walking into Broadstairs and Margate
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, really friendly welcome. Some of the decor is slightly tired but it’s all very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location but horel a little tired and in need of a refurbishment. Surprised this wasn't done over the winter as they are now in full season. Resturant food a little bland but acceptable, good breakfast selection and service. Great beach for families but everything else is a car ride away. Just about value for money but not cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money in a great location. Superb breakfast Have stayed many times and look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

Uncomfortable bed

Lovely hotel, excellent location, clean friendly. Breakfast beautiful Bed was very uncomfortable hardly slept..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay , lovely room and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the layout and style of the hotel. The location is the big selling point with the sunrise a must see. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was exceptional and I'd love to go back

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and pleasant staff made us feel very welcome

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Wedding stay

Staff were wonderful and friendly very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and peace place to rest, very friendly people, pure professional
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Great value

Great location with plenty of parking. Dinner was excellent and waiter on the evening was very attentive. Great breakfast and the waitress was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic cozy hotel. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Only thing that Could be better is the WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the superior family room and it was fantastic and the staff were really friendly and helpful. We had an evening meal in the restaurant and it was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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