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About the Hotel

11 The Square, Birchington-on-Sea, United Kingdom, CT7 9AF

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

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2 persons

10 m²

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2 Single beds

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Deluxe King Room

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2 persons

10 m²

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1 King-size bed

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City Centre

Birchington-on-Sea100 m

Airports

London Southend (SEN) 130.7 km

London Stansted (STN) 148.8 km

Bus

Bus stop 3.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Beautifully Designed

“I was truly impressed with the room's decor. The lovely details and high-quality furnishings created a cozy and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home.” view full review

Delicious Dining

“The pub offered an excellent menu, and I thoroughly enjoyed every meal. The food was not only well-priced but also incredibly tasty, adding to the overall experience.” view full review

Cozy Comfort

“The bed in our room was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep. I appreciated the cleanliness of the space and the little touches that enhanced comfort.” view full review

Lovely Bathroom

“The bathroom was beautifully finished and appeared to be newly renovated, which added a touch of luxury to the stay. I particularly enjoyed the great water pressure in the shower.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
No pets allowed
Security

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

11 The Square, Birchington-on-Sea, United Kingdom, CT7 9AF

Map view

11 The Square, Birchington-on-Sea, United Kingdom, CT7 9AF

City landmarks

Quex Park

Turner Rowe Glass Art

770 m

Farm

Woodland View Alpacas

610 m

Quex Park

Falconry Southeast

7.1 km

Park

Jungle Jim's

7.1 km

Beach

Epple Bay

990 m

Grenham Bay

1.5 km

Minnis Bay

2.3 km

Beach

Saint Mildred's Bay

2.8 km

6 Dent-De Lion Ct

Dent-de-Lion medieval gatehouse

3.0 km

The Airfield Manston Road The Airfield

RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum

4.0 km

Royal Esplanade

The Sunken Gardens

3.4 km

Theme Park

Dreamland Margate

5.0 km

Museum

The RAF Manston History Museum

4.0 km

Gallery

The Imperial Art Gallery

3.4 km

Ministry Of Defence Fire Service Central Training Establishment

Manston Fire Museum

3.7 km

Park

Monkton Nature Reserve

4.1 km

Bay

Westbrook Bay

4.2 km

Gallery

Turner Contemporary

5.6 km

Church

St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School

4.4 km

Sea View Terrace

Strokes Adventure Golf

4.5 km

Church

Minster in Thanet Priory

4.8 km

Museum

The Powell-Cotton Museum

7.1 km

Church

St Mary the Virgin Church

4.9 km

Park

Hartsdown Park

4.7 km

Margate Harbour Arm Stone Pier Margate Harbour Arm

Margate Harbour Arm

5.5 km

Museum

Margate Museum

5.5 km

Market Place area bordered by Market Street

Margate Old Town

5.6 km

Gallery

Pie Factory Margate

5.5 km

Church

All Saints Birchington

7.1 km

Nearby

Gallery

Birchington Framing Centre and Gallery

290 m

Restaurants

The Powell Bar and Restaurant

30 m

11 The Square

Strawberry Fields Coffee House

7.1 km

8 The Square

Royal Dragon

40 m

8 Station Road

The Cow Shed Bar & Grill

7.1 km

3 The Square

The Smugglers

190 m

212 Canterbury Road

Driftwood Cafe

200 m

59 Station Road

Golden Bridge Chinese Takeaway

220 m

62A Station Road

Turkvaz Restaurant

270 m

68 Station Road

The Parlour

490 m

11-13 Minnis Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Comfortable stay

Friendly service

Early restaurant closure

Lack of parking

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.7

Location

8.7

Service

8.7

Dining

7.3

Andrew

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.2/10

The hotel had lovely rooms and friendly staff; however, the early closure of the restaurant and lack of included breakfast were minor drawbacks. The location was perfect, despite the limited parking options.

Rooms

8.0

The room was very nice, boutique style, and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff were super friendly and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was right in the middle of town, convenient for exploring and dining.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was lovely, although breakfast was not included and the service was a bit rushed at times.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had nice facilities overall.

Robert

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.2/10

The hotel at the Powell was a lovely boutique-style stay with spacious and clean rooms featuring modern bathrooms. The bed was comfortable, and the overall experience was great. It was a shame that the restaurant shut early, though.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were all spacious and clean with modern bathrooms, very nice boutique style. I will definitely stay again.

Service

9.0

The service was super friendly and helpful. They couldn't do enough to accommodate us, especially when our coffee machine didn't work. The room had a very nice boutique style; will definitely stay again.

Location

8.0

The location at the Powell was perfect for us. It was right in the middle of town in the square, close to bars and restaurants. Aside from the lack of parking options, the location couldn't be improved upon.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at the Powell was lovely. We felt very welcome, and the traditional regional homemade products were the best. However, it would have been better if damages were not charged for.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good at the Powell. The hotel offered traditional regional home-made products. The restaurant was a comfortable place, but it was a bit disappointing that it shut early.

Comfortable stay

Early restaurant closure

Colin

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.2/10

My stay was delightful with spacious and clean rooms. The staff was friendly and accommodating, although the early closure of the restaurant and lack of included breakfast were minor downsides. The location was perfect for my needs, and the overall experience was lovely.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were decorated to a high standard, very clean, and felt luxurious.

Service

8.0

The staff were super friendly and helpful during my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was perfect for me, right in the middle of town.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was very good, although breakfast not included could have been an advantage.