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The Botany Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Superior Room, Sea View (Feature) | Free WiFi
Interior detail
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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Marine Drive, Kingsgate, Broadstairs, England, CT10 3LG
  • Place, Botany Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingsgate Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Joss Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View (Feature) | Free WiFi

Superior Room, Sea View (Feature)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Sea View Family of 4 | Free WiFi

Superior Sea View Family of 4

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room (Family of 3) | Free WiFi

Standard Room (Family of 3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room (Family of 4) | Free WiFi

Standard Room (Family of 4)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Family Suite | Free WiFi

Superior Family Suite

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Broadstairs

On the beach.Stay at this Broadstairs hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Botany Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Joss Bay. North Foreland Golf Club and Kingsgate Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Botany Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kingsgate Bay - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palm Bay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Joss Bay - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Foreland Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Broadstairs Station - 9 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staple - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nazar Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cabin Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lanthorne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪May King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Botany Bay Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Botany Bay Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Broadstairs hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1920
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Botany Bay Hotel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to check-in after 10:30 PM must inform the hotel prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 17.0 per night.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 17.0 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Botany Bay Hotel Broadstairs
Botany Bay Hotel
Botany Bay Broadstairs
The Botany Bay Hotel Hotel
The Botany Bay Hotel Broadstairs
The Botany Bay Hotel Hotel Broadstairs

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Botany Bay Hotel to the airport?

The Botany Bay Hotel is 86.6 mi (109-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Botany Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Botany Bay Hotel.

How close is The Botany Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Botany Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Botany Bay Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Botany Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (6-min drive) and Grosvenor G Casino Thanet (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Botany Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Botany Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Botany Bay Hotel have a pool?

The Botany Bay Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Botany Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

The Botany Bay Hotel is home to Shepherd Neame, which features local cuisine, light fare, and brunch.

Does The Botany Bay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Botany Bay Hotel to downtown Broadstairs?

The Botany Bay Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Kingsgate.

The Botany Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kristiina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Wonderful few days

Fantastic location, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harshit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect just right next to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Amenities
Clean and kind and epic location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly and it’s in a beautiful setting. The only issue was the noise that could be heard through the walls and above from other rooms. Appreciate not too much you can do in an older hotel, as that was the way the hotel was built. But be prepared that you can hear people, so it doesn’t give a restful night. Saying that though, we had a lovely stay. Nice good in the restaurant and the breakfast was of a very high standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinko

Excellent view

Well located hotel with excellent view. generally speaking friendly, clean, comfortable hotel, I like very much.however, I witnessed frictions between guests and member of stuff and I felt waiter/ waitress need further training to learn how to handle difficult problems with customers. I wish they had much thinner duvet for hot summer and do not allow dogs for the braekfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with family and small children
Beautiful setting, staff were so helpful, polite and smiley - could not fault them. Food very good. Bed could have been a little more comfortable and shower dripped all night. Bath too narrow for me to shower properly -felt unsafe standing in the bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

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

Great customer service but hard to sleep

Customer Service, food, bed, room all excellence Walls and floor/ceiling were very thin so you could hear everything from the other rooms which affected sleep. TV did not work as the remote did not change channels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Visiting family near by. Wonderful stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good food. Lovely staff. Very comfortable. A pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend the hotel. The staff were attentive and friendly. Reception lady Laura was lovely and the perfect welcome. The breakfast has great options and good quality. The restaurant and bar again have great options. Lovely views. Nice coastal walks in your doorstep and nearby hot spots. The room was decent, clean, and tidy. We will be sure to come back again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Best place to stay.

Amazing location, very friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

Lovely Breakfast

This is our second stay, breakfast was lovely and freshly cooked. The only watch out is the parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! Gorgeous location, beautiful room and amazing staff. I had mentioned it was my birthday and was given a card and a bottle of bubbly! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Botany Bay Hotel

We arrived Monday for three night stay. The Superior Room with Sea View was exactly as shown, light with balcony overlooking the sea. Well worth the money spent. Breakfast was spot on with lots of choice. Mary who looked after the rooms was very engaging, friendly and kind. She also helped rescue a seagull fledgling stuck on the balcony. Very good service in large bar/eating area. Thank you very much, looking forward to returning for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Amazing Bothany Bay Hotel

A lovely hotel with beautiful surroundings. Nothing was too much trouble to ask the staff. Had a sea view room with a balcony with outside seating. Plenty of parking spaces. Food in the restaurant and bar was amazing. A great 2 night break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and very welcoming of us and our labrador - delicious breakfast with lots of options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

One night at Botany Bay

Room was comfortable and sufficient for what we needed but i felt we were paying for the location of the hotel rather than the quality of it and we were looking out on to a courtyard where the noise started about 0615 on the Saturday morning. Restaurant staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

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

Excellent stay.

Lovely staff very helpful and super friendly. Lovely room the bed was the best I've ever slept in away from home. Breakfast was good had a good selection on the menu. Couldn't fault our stay atall. Very close to the beach just a stroll across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet cliff top location near the beach. Ideal location to explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025