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The White Cliffs Hotel

3.5 star property
Guests start their day with English breakfast, dine at the on-site restaurant, and find peaceful moments in the garden at this comfortable hotel

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The White Cliffs Hotel welcomes travelers with English breakfast and on-site dining. The garden offers a quiet retreat after exploring. Amenities include dry cleaning, free WiFi, and self parking for those arriving by car.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Room (Four Poster)

Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Small)

Double Room (Small)

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Dover, The White Cliffs Hotel is near the beach. White Cliffs of Dover and Kent Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Pines Garden and Dover District Leisure Centre. Pencester Gardens and Russell Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Dover travel guide
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High Street, St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe, Dover, England, CT15 6AT

What's nearby

  • ⛅️🌊🇬🇧
    St Margaret's Bay Beach
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dover showing a pebble beach and landscape views
    White Cliffs of Dover
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Foreland Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse
    South Foreland Lighthouse
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dover Patrol Memorial
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Pines Garden
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Dover Martin Mill Station
    6 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    131 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Eight Bells
    7 min drive
  • Burger King
    10 min drive
  • The Lord Nelson
    6 min drive
  • The Smugglers Inn
    1 min walk
  • Market Square kitchen
    6 min drive

About this property

The White Cliffs Hotel

Hotel near White Cliffs of Dover
At The White Cliffs Hotel, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The White Cliffs Hotel boast perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 140.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

White Cliffs Hotel
White Cliffs Hotel Dover
The White Cliffs Hotel Hotel
The White Cliffs Hotel Dover
The White Cliffs Hotel Hotel Dover

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Cliffs Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The White Cliffs Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The White Cliffs Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The White Cliffs Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The White Cliffs Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of GBP 140.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The White Cliffs Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St Margaret's Bay Beach and White Cliffs of Dover. Dover Patrol Memorial and The Pines Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The White Cliffs Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice quirky hotel near to white cliffs ofDover

Quirky hotel with some original features but overpriced for level of finish in room. Good food well presented but waiting time and co-ordination of service appalling. Waiting staff did not engage with customers and no one person taking overall responsibility for front of house. Judging by the guests staying I’m guessing there is a lot of one-off visitors who will never return and this is reflected in the level of customer care- Shame
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and service with good sized rooms and clean with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful to be able to travel with my 3 sighthounds without having to pay any additional fee. I wish all hotels were as pet friendly. The room was clean and had a bath as well as a shower which was lovely after an achy day. The only ‘irritation’ rather than fault was the charger point wasn’t next to the bed. The food is excellent - both vegetarian and vegan breakfasts were Scrummy and the chef kindly cooked sausages for my 3 hounds. I highly recommend this place for a mini break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Live this hotel. Great vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
We stayed at The White Cliffs for one night only during a trip with our in-laws, the room was really tiny and quite uncomfortable. On the good side, the location is very nice and the food was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rosie, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful. Nice to have the pub/restaurant next door. Convenient shop and other local restaurants are close by; however, be careful walking the roads as cars are speeding. No facecloth (however every hotel in U.K. doesn’t seem to have facecloth), musty smell in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Staff

Very pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, rooms very comfortable and quiet. Food excellent both breakfasts and evening meals which can be taken in the restaurant. Friendly staff very helpful at all times.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a charming, cosy big beachhouse. I had the room with the 4 poster bed - very elegant, as well. Walking distance to the cliffs and Lighthouse. Good stretch of the legs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in ghe main house with the for poster bed. It was slightly strange to have the bath tub in the bedroom, but it was nice to have both a bath and shower. The breakfast was fabulous. It was great to sit in the garden and have a pint. We didn't eat dinner there but we saw them stoke up the pizza oven for their home made pizzas. The car park is very small but there is a free public car park right across the street which you can stay at for 24 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much and would book again. We did have a small problem with the hot water but it was fixed really quickly. The staff were all pleasant, especially the evening bar and restaurant ones.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Great Stay!

I really liked the White Cliffs Hotel! hey have a very nice bar and restaurant on site. The rooms are comfortable, and have everything you need, with really nice shower gel and shampoo. I highly recommend staying here atop the Cliffs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quaint rooms (although very small and the door couldn't close because a table blocked it), original style of building, eco-friendly, good choice of plant milks at breakfast. Portion of friend breakfast could have done with being a bit bigger. Parking - the front was full so we found somewhere else, which may or may not have been part of the hotel - we should have been advised about this.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Tony

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

White cliffs Average!!

Not a very warm welcome! All staff wearing casual clothes so didn't really know who to approach with queries! A mismatch of furniture in bar area and only one comfortable corner to seat but not good for eating bar food! One really surly staff member who really didn't want to serve us and never spoke as she cleared breakfast plates in garden! Poor atmosphere and small booked room was 'really' small! Although food very good wouldn't recommend or return!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Francois

Les femmes de ménage ont volé des habits durant le petit-déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The room was very hot and compact, but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

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

Schöner Aufenthalt

schönes hotel mit nettem kleinen garten. das zimmer war etwas klein, was jedoch typisch für hotels in england ist. man kann hier sehr gut essen. zu den kreidefelsen von dover ist es ein kleiner spaziergang den man unbedingt machen sollte. alles in allem hat es uns sehr gut gefallen und man kann dieses hotel weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

I would request a different room

My room was nice, but above reception and the bar therefore there was plenty of noise late in to the evening. I could hear the guests in the room above me walking around from 6pm. The water pressure in the shower was very poor and the shower head was not high enought for me to stand under it. I'm not very tall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Super schön eingerichtet, freundlich super Lage.direkt an den Klippen, mit super Sonnenaufgang
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent breakfast, lovely fire going all the time .... warm - physically & emotionally.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant is very good and popular among the locals. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Spacious Room

Nice hotel in a lovely village. Chose the larger of the rooms as some looked quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

St Margarets Bay visit

The hotel was very friendly and the breakfast was great. Bed was very comfortable and we had a really good night's rest. Hotel parking was welcome especially as this is a busy village. Would recommend this hotel highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Ideal location for National Trust White Cliffs and

Great location bedroom and bathroom nice but small. Very accommodating staff and good food. Lovely peaceful garden area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

David

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

Nice place

I arrived later in the evening so I can't comment on the restaurant, that was a bit disappointing as it looked nice, the room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was good except there were no beans with the cooked breakfast, not for everyone but I like them with my breakfast. I could connect to the WiFi easily but there was no internet connection during my stay. In all though a nice pleasant stay and I will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018