The Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Hythe hotel

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Family Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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Property grounds
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Economy Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Green, Saltwood, Hythe, England, CT21 4AJ
  • Place, St Leonard's Church
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hythe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hythe

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Brockhill Country Park. Crypt of St. Leonard and St Leonard's Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Brockhill Country Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St Leonard's Church - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hythe Beach - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kent Downs - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mercure Hythe Imperial Spa Naturel - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 15 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hope Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Everest Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Park Road Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Castle Hotel

Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Hythe hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Hythe hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Castle Hotel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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: GBP 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel Hythe
Castle Hythe
Castle Hotel Hythe
Inn The Castle Hotel Hythe
Hythe The Castle Hotel Inn
The Castle Hotel Hythe
Castle Hythe
Inn The Castle Hotel
Castle Hotel
Castle
The Castle Hotel Hotel
The Castle Hotel Hythe
The Castle Hotel Hotel Hythe

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Castle Hotel to the airport?

The Castle Hotel is 70.7 mi (83-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Castle Hotel?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Castle Hotel on Jun 9, 2026 start from $118, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Castle Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Castle Hotel.

How close is The Castle Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.8 mi (7-min drive) from Hythe Beach and 2 mi (8-min drive) from Fisherman's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Castle Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Castle Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Castle Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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 costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Castle Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Castle Hotel have a pool?

The Castle Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Castle Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Castle Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Castle Hotel to downtown Hythe?

The Castle Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Saltwood.

The Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 207 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

6/10 Okay

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Rob

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

8/10 Good

moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a twin bed room with my daughter for 2 nights. Room and beds were ok and in a quiet area apart from a few other guests who were quite noisy. Bit disappointed that the kitchen was not in use as we had a very long journey. Staff were very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

End of an era at the Castle Hotel

Hotel was in the last few days of ownership before handover to new owners. Old owners were pleasant enough, but I felt we got the minimum acceptable service. We had stayed twice before, but it made no difference. Minimum acceptable service means Average Star Marking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in poor repair and gardens overgrown and not looked after Food very basic The bar shut at 20.30hrs after the locals left, asked to have our drinks in our bedroom and made feel uncomfortable until we finished our drink
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms & decor in the rooms need updating. Dining area is lovely & good value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good night's sleep at a fair price
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is currently being run by a stand in family, previously from the hotel/pub industry. Extremely friendly and welcoming as well as pet friendly, I can recommend it to anyone. The hotel is ideally situated for Channel Tunnel visitors which is only a 10min drive away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

The Castle close to Hayne House

Good home cooked breakfast made to order plus cereals and juices. Room was clean and tidy. Decent B&B for resting your head. Slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely location, very pleasant and friendly staff. The rooms are not fancy but neither is the price. The bed and pillows were very comfy although ironed bedding and a valance sheet would have improved the look. Very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Siobhan

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