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St Martin's Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Dover Castle

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Exterior
Large Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Double Room | View from room
St Martin's Guest House sits in Dover's heart, where guests enjoy in-room WiFi and helpful concierge advice. The smoke-free property makes an ideal base for exploring nearby Dover Castle and other historic sites, with the freedom to discover at whatever pace feels right.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
17 Castle Hill Road, Dover, England, CT16 1QW

What's nearby

  • Dover Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dover Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dover Harbour - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dover (QQD-Dover Priory Train Station) - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪NAAFI Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Salle Verte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪English Heritage Café - ‬10 min walk

About this property

St Martin's Guest House

Guesthouse near Dover Castle
Close to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal, St Martin's Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at St Martin's Guest House include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and heating

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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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

St Martin's Guest House Guesthouse Dover
St Martin's Guest House Dover
St Martin's Guest House Dover
St Martin's Guest House Guesthouse
St Martin's Guest House Guesthouse Dover

Frequently asked questions

Is St Martin's Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St Martin's Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St Martin's Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at St Martin's Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is St Martin's Guest House located?

Located in the heart of Dover, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cineworld Dover and Dover Castle. Pencester Gardens and Dover Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dover (QQD-Dover Priory Train Station) is 13 minutes by foot and Dover Priory Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

St Martin's Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations, close to the port, easy to walk to find food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
very basic but clean and very pleasant proprietor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place. Clean, large room, fellow that runs the place is super nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic property in fantastic location. Host was wonderful, giving us lots of tips on local dining and activities along with information on the property history and a few historical stories of the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ada

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

Lovely guest house

The place has a lovely warm English feel and John the concierge makes it very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent

Excellent location for ferry port,manager was helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The concierge was very helpful. Bag dropoff prior to check-in was both quick and easy as well as convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

Our host, John is the best!

The best part about our stay was our host, John! He told us about the history of the area and recommended restaurants and a side trip to Canterbury which we didn’t have on our itinerary and was so glad we did! Thanks again John!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

IHAB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was wonderful. Helpful. Simple clean efficient. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John, our host, was a wealth of knowledge on local history. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John, the host, was very welcoming and gave us detailed information about Dover and recommended various places to eat. It was a perfect location, close to Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and the city center. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprietor John, was excellent, helpful, great information
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
John the innkeeper was very helpful and charming and so courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
It was very cute. Nothing fancy but very clean and John was a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente propiedad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayakrishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, close to everything. They have no parking, you have to figure it out yourself. Free and convenient overnight parking is available a stone's throw away. Building and room were a bit musty. Quite overpriced in my view for the amenities on offer; that was likely because it was a last-minute booking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proprietor is extremely personable and kind. I also loved the accommodations the room was large and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very quaint, very cute. No lift but owner/mgr carried our bags up and down our flight of stairs. No parking. Cab had to drop us off and pu on the sidewalk. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
St Martins Guest House is a great place to enjoy old England. My wife and I enjoyed visiting Dover, and John made it home. His knowledge and enthusiasm for this area made our trip. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and comfortable room. Outstanding management. The gentleman that ran the hotel was very knowledgeable of the area and told us all about the local history. The hotel is walkable to the castle and the cruise port.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
John the property manager was great. His knowledge of the area and history made our stay very enjoyable. Hotel is a page out of old English history. A pleasure to stay at a unique and historic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed one night before our cruise out of the port of Dover. If you're looking for an authentic English experience in a vintage property this is for you. We had absolutely no problems with the property and the host is marvelous. He goes way out of his way to accommodate and help. He also arranged a taxi service for us and gave us information on what was nearby. Just some basic information, the hotel is not air conditioned so if you're booking a summer trip that might be a factor. There are no elevators in the property and our room was on the third floor so you must be able to use stairs. This was a former residence and so there is no lobby, sitting area, restaurant, bar etc on site. The room was quite comfortable it has a full size bed - separate bathroom and toilet. There is no fridge in the room. Its well kept but the building is hundreds of years old. The room door used a skeleton key. We were looking for an authentic vintage English experience (and that was what we got) no real complaints -but this is not a hotel, if that's what your looking for. Not a lot to see or do around the hotel except for the castle, there is a shopping center with some supermarkets. The hotel is within walking to Dover castle, but be aware it's a lot of walking and most of it is uphill and you need to be in good shape with sensible shoes. Getting to the port of Dover requires a taxi it's only about a 5 to 10 minute drive 8 pounds. FYI there is no Uber or Lyft in Dover England.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint guest house, hosted by the kind and very helpful John and his lovely wife who went above and beyond. John was helpful in sharing information about local attractions as well as nice places to eat. Really enjoyed a quiet weekend away at the coast. Must stay if you’re in Dover.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John is the perfect host, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Castle. Free on street parking opposite the guest house. Large bedroom with a sitting area. It is dated, but clean and does the job. Convenient to walk into town. 5 stars for John who works there. Such a lovely, friendly guy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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