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The Castle Hotel

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Consider a stay at The Castle Hotel and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hythe, The Castle Hotel is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Cliffs of Dover and Kent Downs, while Elham Valley Railway Museum and Quarterhouse are cultural highlights. Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Marsh Maize Maze are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Hythe travel guide
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The Green, Saltwood, Hythe, England, CT21 4AJ

What's nearby

  • A bird perched on a branch in a forest.
    Brockhill Country Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A skull surrounded by numerous small, rounded stones.
    St Leonard's Church
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A coastal walkway with a blue building, red brick pillars, and a sign for a disabled toilet.
    Hythe Beach
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crypt of St. Leonard
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hythe Station
    15 min walk

Restaurants

  • Hide And Fox
    1 min walk
  • The Red Lion
    18 min walk
  • Coppers
    19 min walk
  • The Waterfront
    3 min drive
  • Coast Restaurant
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 50 per stay and a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Castle Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Castle Hotel located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Brockhill Country Park. St Leonard's Church and Crypt of St. Leonard are also within 15 minutes. Hythe Station is 15 minutes by foot and Hythe Sandling Station is 22 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Castle Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 214 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owner, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not a hotel. It is a pub with rooms to let. It is misleading to think of this as a hotel. The beds were comfy and clean. The room itself was old fashioned and shabby with ripped carpets. The bathroom was appalling. No blind on the window which faced the village and had the toilet right next to it. The towel rail was over the toilet. The bathroom had a macerator which was really noisy, so you couldn't flush the toilet at night. The beds were made up incorrectly and we ended up making up separate beds as despite the room being a family one they assumed we were a couple. The hallway and entrance stair carpets were filthy and the place stank of very strong electric airfreshners. There was only a full English breakfast on offer and no alternative, which you would have to eat in the pub as there wasn't a dining room. It advertised Al a carte, but there were only basket meals available. Suffice to say we wouldn't recommend or return to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was overpriced for a very basic room that was noisy up until the pub had shut (I realise the rooms are above a pub but I stayed in another pub BnB the night before that was a lot quieter). Breakfast is extra on top of a high end price for this type of accomodation. Staff were helpful. So it gets an OK score rather than anything higher.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All round good and set in a lovely and interesting village very close to the Shuttle terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in good location. Hospitable and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, nice meal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

Perfect place to stop over prior to ferry or Chunnel crossing. Not too far to walk into town although it’s uphill all the way back. Friendly staff and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners very welcoming and accommodating. Rooms clean and pleasant. Great food. Great real ales and cider.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice and cozy

Nice cozy hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely accommodation

Nice rooms above a pub. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating. The breakfast was delicious too. Highly recommend a stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area to stay close to beach and restaurants, bathroom very dated needs upgrading , but overall nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely place, abit dated and could do with a few more facilities in the room .. it was very basic but at top prices to book. Hosts were very lovely and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service from staff nothing to much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A super two day break away.

This small hotel is clean and friendly. The food is all freshly prepared and cooked for each order. It was very tasty and well presented. Owners and staff are friendly and welcoming. They also welcome, for a small charge, well behaved dogs which is great if you own a pet that you cannot leave at home with someone else. Our little dog loved the area and there was a nice walk close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property upgrade in progress. Accommodation fine. Pub area very welcoming. Good English breakfast. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
Friendly staff, convenient location from Port Lympne, not far from town centre, sky tv. However, very weak WiFi, room very small and needs some TLC. Was handy for the night but glad I used my Tesco points and didn’t spend my money. I think from other reviews it has just been taken over, so will be given a makeover soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Room comfort
A two night stay away. The room was a nice size. The carpark is shared with village, so the first night we had to park on the road. The checking in times are strict, as the bar/ pub closes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only needed a room for the night, so not a lot to say. Met needs just fine, quiet and clean. Room exactly as specified, and set up as requested. Woould use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Night away

We stayed here as we had a reservation at hide and fox resturant, perfect location as its almost opposite! Owners lovely, room was comfortable and clean, although a little dated and small. We only had a pre dinner drink in the pub so cant comment on the food as we opted to have brunch down in hythe the following morning. Room had tv with various channels, tea and coffee facilities, also shower gel and shampoo was provided in the shower room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night. The pub is a proper old English pub. Nice garden to sit in even though it on the main road that runs through the village but it's not a problem as it seems very quiet. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Large selection of bear, larger and spirits. The food was reasonably priced and fresh. Room we stayed in had a 4 poster bed which was very comfortable as well as comfortable pillows. Some people will moan the decor is dated in the rooms and to a degree it is but it's clean and comfortable. I would say that in time this will be updated. The cost of living effects not just people but business as well. Front of house is what people see ie the pub which looks like it has not long been done so in time i am sure the rooms will be to. Only bad point is no milk in the morning for tea in the room as it had gone off. A small fridge in the room would solve the problem but not a big deal. If we are ever this way again i would stay here. And even recommend it to family and friends. Look forward to sticky toffee pudding if we go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had 1 night here, great location for le shuttle. Perfect for what we needed, food was lovely! Only issue we had was the noises from the bathroom, when flushing the toilet or using the taps. They have a macerator system in place! Otherwise perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room with plenty of tea making facilities and lots of hot water, fluffy towels and a comfortable bed. Helpful full length mirror in bedroom. Some of the communal areas look a bit tired, but staff welcoming and room was great for my needs (staying overnight in area ready for family get together). Great location for Hythe and walk along seafront short drive away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay and good food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent room , good value .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024