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White Lion Tenterden

4.0 star property
Hotel in Tenterden with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Restaurant
Studio Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Restaurant
White Lion Tenterden is a haven where you can unwind in the garden or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. With free self parking, 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises, this upscale hotel ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Studio Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Tenterden is home to White Lion Tenterden. Tenterden Museum and Morgan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Smallythe Place and Hole Park Gardens. Kent and East Sussex Railway and South of England Rare Breeds Centre are also worth visiting.
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High Street, Tenterden, England, TN30 6BD

What's nearby

  • St Mildred's Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kent and East Sussex Railway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Charing Station - 20 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ferry Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pig & Sty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bull at Benenden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peggotys - ‬3 min walk

About this property

White Lion Tenterden

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at White Lion Tenterden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at White Lion Tenterden feature comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

White Lion Hotel Tenterden
White Lion Tenterden
White Lion Tenterden, Kent
White Lion Tenterden Hotel
White Lion Tenterden Tenterden
White Lion Tenterden Hotel Tenterden

Frequently asked questions

Is White Lion Tenterden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at White Lion Tenterden?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White Lion Tenterden?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Lion Tenterden?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is White Lion Tenterden located?

Situated in Tenterden, this hotel is steps from St Mildred's Church and Tenterden Museum. Kent and East Sussex Railway and London Beach Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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White Lion Tenterden Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, quite a few stairs to out room but all very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room, very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pub good food and rooms have all you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great service paticulary in evening Good food and selection of wines at reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Exceptional throughout

Excellent service and accommodation. The bar/restaurant food and drink was exceptional along with the superb service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely - period dated pub with wood beams. The facilities were excellent and the hosts were fantastic I used this for a visit to the nearby vineyard. Its directly on the high street with its own car park. There are many shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes on the high street, and the steam train station is just off the high street
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central location. Based in the high street of Tenterden. The room is well equipped and spacious. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely pub/hotel with good food i a great location

Lovely pub/hotel in a great location. We had an excellent Sunday roast .The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. My only criticism is that it needs a lick of paint here and there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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

Great place to stay

Lovely stay with great food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was VERY helpful. There was a problem with the reservation through Expedia, only one bed in out room rather than two. They ended up giving us a second room free of charge. Really accommodating. Also free parking!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Excellent breakfast, good drinks, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

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

You must visit here

WOW. A gem in the High Street. The staff were very friendly, some great real ales and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the cider batter Haddock and chips, OMG.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Fab stay

Very friendly great food good service. Free car park
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Centre of Tenterden

The stay was ok, it served its purpose. Most of the staff were excellent. I understand that it is an old building but the uneven floors are terrible, with a step just as you open the door to the room, unbelievable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth april

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub/hotel. A bit ,'shabby chic' but that adds to the character Great staff and good food( dinner and breakfast) Good central location and parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite good.

Fod was 0k, 7 out of 10. The room itsef wa a little tired, 6 out of 10. Staff were lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Would stay again

It was very nice but a cold room and food portions small !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Lovely pub /Hotel .staff super friendly and very helpful Food was amazing we will definitely be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice oldie worldie pub with rooms. Beautiful open beams and vintage style soft glow lighting add to a relaxed atmosphere. The room was a great size clean and comfortable. Its the kind of placebthat has creeky floor boards but you wouldnt expect it not to. Check in was easy and quick, as was check out. All staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greeted with a very warm welcome by Hannah. Lovely deluxe room. View over town and garden. Tea coffee etc facilities were excellent with a little treat of Tiffin too. Only constructive criticism would be to provide better quality toilet roll!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

Excellent Hotel!

Great hotel with a great pub, ideal location for a trip to chapel down winery. Great little town too, helpful staff when an extension was required for one of the rooms. Breakfast was delicious just a little confusing with regards to prices and choices. Overall great stay would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Could be great

Everything was ok but it could have been so much better with a bit more attention to detail. Breakfast service is less than slick but when it comes, it’s great. The rooms are showing signs of wear and tear eg flaking pain in the bathroom ceiling, coffee stains on the dressing table. Checking out was a nightmare.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely very clean and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was very secure. Positioned right on the high street so plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old fashioned pub which I liked with a decent choice of beverages. The man who helped us check in and later serve us drinks was very helpful, polite and present. However I didn’t like or understand having to leave my card details and effectively a deposit for items that had been made available in the room. If you don’t trust people just don’t have them available. The other issue was the floor in the room which was very unsteady and the hotel and hotels.com should really add that somewhere when people are choosing. Whilst it was ok for us it definitely would not have been for others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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