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The Bell Hotel

Property class: 3

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An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a large tree, and a building with a brick facade in the background.
A bar area with wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A spacious hotel lobby with a large wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large indoor plant.
A spacious living room with a large chandelier, comfortable seating, and a potted tree.
A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, leading to a second-floor landing with a chandelier.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $160
$133 nightly
$160 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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The Quay, Sandwich, England, CT13 9EF
  • Place, Secret Gardens of Sandwich
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Clement's Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Salutation Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room (4)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Family Room (4)

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double / Twin Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a window with a view, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double / Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for River View Superior Twin

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a TV on the wall.

River View Superior Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with a view of buildings.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double / Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double / Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sandwich

Located in Sandwich, The Bell Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust and 5 minutes from Pegwell Bay Country Park. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Secret Gardens of Sandwich - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Clement's Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Peter's Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sandwich Guildhall Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Salutation Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sandwich Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamboo Bar Gm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Viking Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Juliet's Farm Shop And Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪St. Crispin Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Embassy Road House Diner - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Bell Hotel

The Bell Hotel offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at The Old Dining Room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
The Old Dining Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 9.60 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Old Dining Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 9.60 per day (49 ft away)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Bell Hotel
Bell Hotel Sandwich
Bell Sandwich
The Bell Hotel Sandwich, Kent

The Bell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 596 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable stay and would return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome as well as lovely and charming people in restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, very friendly helpful staff and our rate included an excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, gave up trying to use the shower as it refused to respond to my requests for hot water Food was really good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, characterful hotel with friendly staff and great food. Perfect base to explore Sandwich.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Parking ok clean room and facilities and shop nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely and friendly food excellent. Bed very bouncy…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent. Breakfast very good. Room dated bt clean and comfortable. Very dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good central location for Sandwich. Hotel decoration a bit tired but hotel has friendly feel and reception staff were friendly Breakfast a bit chaotic and staff stressed on first day I stayed,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bell Hotel is a beautiful place, the staffs are friendly, I had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great variety of breakfast options, comfortable beds and a spacious family room. Friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel and great location. Bar and restaurant onsite were very nice and handy. Breakfast was amazing! Hospitality of the staff, also amazing. Don't let limited parking scare you, they have a nice arrangement for inexpensive overnight parking just across the street. Older facility, so don't expect air conditioning, and of course we stayed there during a historical heat wave in the UK for May. On normal nights, I think temps would be fine. Would recommend and stay at again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming quirky hotel. In a great location. Close to shops, bars, restsurants, quayside. Loved the decor and feel of the place. Staff very friendly, chatty and helpful. Room very spacious, clean etc. Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The decor of the room was a little tired, but the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked one of the cheaper rooms this time but it had everything we needed, the bathroom had lovely thick towels and a great shower. All very clean. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great hotel

Great hotel...my go to in Sandwich
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast and selection was great! Comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value and lovely town to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but a bit small. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and very welcoming. Breakfast was superb. Only negative was that the room was so hot and we couldn’t adjust the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, simple check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible! To sum up our stay. It was incredible! From start to finish I can’t fault the service we received, Spotless, peaceful, spacious and super well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central location, great rooms, convenient to walk anywhere, Lovely Breakfast, very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023