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Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a golf course and a steam room

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Located on the oceanfront, Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf offers a tranquil retreat with 9 holes of golf, a serene garden, and stunning views from the terrace. Relax in the steam room or by the fireplace in the lobby. With WiFi available throughout your stay and helpful staff to assist you.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Executive Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2016
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(132 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Princes Parade, Hythe, England, CT21 6AE

What's nearby

  • Hythe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mercure Hythe Imperial Spa Naturel - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Leonard's Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 2 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Everest Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ivy’s Of Hythe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Potting Shed - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

Upscale hotel near Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens
Take advantage of a golf course, a terrace, and a garden at Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and rowing. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 93 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Golf
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6,308 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1880
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 8 and January 10.

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Imperial Hythe
Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel Hythe
Hythe Hotel
Hythe Imperial Hotel
Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel And Spa
Imperial Hythe
Imperial Hythe Hotel
Hythe Imperial Spa & Hythe
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf Hythe
Accor Hythe Imperial
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel Hythe
Imperial Hotel Hythe
Hythe Imperial Kent

Frequently asked questions

Is Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf?

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

What time is check-out at Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hythe hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hythe Beach, Mercure Hythe Imperial Spa Naturel, and Hythe Pool. Fisherman's Beach and Crypt of St. Leonard are also within 15 minutes. Hythe Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1079 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, wonderful day will definitely come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay at this hotel. Staff & facilities were very good. Sara on reception handled a small problem to our satisfaction with professionalism and we left after our break feeling very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a nostalgic return to Hythe where my wife grew up 75 years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hythe is so convenient for the beach have stayed a number of times food is good quality and plenty of choice at breakfast staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Lovely looking hotel and outside area very welcoming. Only criticism is 4pm check in time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location good facilities and very attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service - easy check in and out. Great nights sleep. Stayed 5 nights - Great service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb in every way, kind efficient staff everywhere, lovely room, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently good hotel, stay tegulsrl
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the spa, beach front.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

shailesh

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

On route to France

It was a great stay. This was our second visit to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at hythe imperial, both stays have been wonderful. Great atmosphere lovely food beautiful scenery just across from the beach friendly staff brilliant overall definitely will be coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel straight next to the beach, great promenade for walking and good dining options around. Really nice pool and spa area to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

Fabulous

Amazing hotel, we received a free upgrade to a fantastic suite " Prince of Wales". great food and service all that you want in a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night in the Imperial Hythe what a fantastic place pity it was only 1 night Lovely sea view room which was pretty big as was the bed, really comfortable. The restaurant was superb as were the staff the food delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, food, cleanliness, facilities & extremely pleasant staff. What's not like.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have visited The Imperial many, many times over the years and have always thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are vey helpful and the rooms are spotlessly clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gemma

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware you can’t book in till 4pm
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good. Stayed at this hotel 4 times in past few years, it’s good value for money except for this time we paid for the breakfast. In my opinion it’s expensive for what it was. I’ll go back but no breakfast next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good for a four star hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

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