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The Bell Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests relax in comfort at this welcoming hotel, where drinks from the bar and bike rides through town create the perfect balance of leisure and exploration

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The Bell Hotel offers warm hospitality and modern amenities steps from the train station. Enjoy lunch and dinner at The Old Dining Room or relax on the terrace. Bike rentals make exploring easy, while attentive staff and high-speed WiFi ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room (4)

Family Room (4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double / Twin Room

Standard Double / Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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River View Superior Twin

River View Superior Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Sandwich, The Bell Hotel is near a train station. Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust and Wingham Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Sandwich travel guide
Map
The Quay, Sandwich, England, CT13 9EF

What's nearby

  • Secret Gardens of Sandwich
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Peter's Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sandwich Guildhall Museum
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Salutation Gardens
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • White Mill Rural Heritage Centre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Embassy Road House Diner
    5 min drive
  • KFC
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Time & Tide Taphouse
    3 min walk
  • Bell Hotel
    1 min walk

About this property

The Bell Hotel

Hotel near a train station
Take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar at The Bell Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Old Dining Room, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a 24-hour front desk
  • A ballroom, wedding services and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre

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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 any lifts

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bell Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bell Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$160, 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.

What time is check-in at The Bell Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Bell Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Bell Hotel located?

Situated in Sandwich, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust, Royal St George's Golf Club and Prince's Golf Club. Sandwich Bay Beach and Richborough Roman Fort are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sandwich Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Bell Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 558 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Siu Chung

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

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

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

8/10 Good

Rosemary

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

8/10 Good

Glynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Steve

All good, room chilly, but I thin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Damien

Great location and like many hotels of this nature - charming and dated in equal measure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

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

10/10 Excellent

Fae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very pleasant stay at The Bell Hotel. The room was nice, simple and everything we needed. Beautiful breakfast and we enjoyed the bar. Would love to return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and eaay to talk to, bed was comfortable. Room was a good size with all the necessary amenities. Bathroom was big, shower was great. Gorgeous building. The highlight was the afternoon tea, whoever made those scones and desserts deserve a raise! Downsides, the staff weren't wearing indicators of being staff (like a name tag), so it was sometimes hard to know where to turn. We had a lightbulb not working (though this was promptly fixed once we let reception know), and our room hadn't been dusted properly, there were thick layers of dust on our bed lamps (small thing though!) Overall, a very satisfying stay with only minor, almost inconsequential issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very clean hotel, in a great location with an extremely friendly team of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly efficient staff and very helpful. Breakfast was also excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Brilliant stay

Really had a great check in was meet by Simone who went out of her way to help us she had our drinks brought to us in the lounge and arranged for out luggage to be taken up to our room. We had a valentine meal and everyone of the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value one night stay , good quality coffee in rooms and comfy bed , couldn’t fault it for price .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service as always, friendly efficient staff. Very comfortable room. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Lovely stay

Enjoyed our stay, lovely atmosphere in the evening, staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were there for less than 24 hours. It was OK, nothing went wrong. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at The Bell. Staff are very friendly. Food is really good, wonderful breakfast with awesome choices included. Room was very well appointed with superb view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time of staying and love the hotel. Staff are amazing and breakfast is yummy. 10/10 we will be back again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view room very comfortable. Shower good. Fresh milk provided in flask, generous amounts of tea and coffee provided. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception accomplished without problems, very welcoming. Room was clean and very welcoming. Enjoyable views from our room. Definitely would book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Great hotel

Friendly staff, nice touch with fresh milk given out on check in for tea coffee in room. Cosy room clean and tidy, comfy. Breakfast very good everything on offer quick and hot. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024