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The Bell Hotel

3.0 star property
Sandwich hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Bell Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with modern comforts near the train station. Savor lunch and dinner at The Old Dining Room, unwind on the terrace, or take advantage of bike rentals to explore nearby. With helpful staff and high-speed WiFi, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CA $138
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (4)

Family Room (4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double / Twin Room

Standard Double / Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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About the area

Map
The Quay, Sandwich, England, CT13 9EF

What's nearby

  • Secret Gardens of Sandwich - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Betteshanger Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Sandwich Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Prince's Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Royal St George's Golf Club - 12 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 85 min drive
  • Sandwich Station - 8 min walk
  • Ramsgate Minster Station - 10 min drive
  • Thanet Parkway Train Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Road House Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whitemills Wake & Aqua - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ossies fish & chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Time & Tide Taphouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bell Hotel

Located near a train station, The Bell Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Sandwich. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Old Dining Room, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 49 ft (GBP 9.60 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Old Dining Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 9.60 per day (49 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bell Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bell Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bell Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Bell Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bell Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Old Dining Room.

What's the area around The Bell Hotel like?

The Bell Hotel is just a short 8-minute walk from Sandwich Station.

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Reviews

The Bell Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and of high quality with a lovely variety of options. (18 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served good meals and drinks with excellent food and good service. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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River
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Shower

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great hotel

Great hotel...my go to in Sandwich
Keith Simpson, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely central location, great rooms, convenient to walk anywhere, Lovely Breakfast, very welcoming
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very clean hotel, in a great location with an extremely friendly team of staff.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service as always, friendly efficient staff. Very comfortable room. Delicious breakfast.
Glenn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We were there for less than 24 hours. It was OK, nothing went wrong. Breakfast was very good.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel

Nice hotel, great location on the water of lovely little town of Sandwich, nice chilled outdoor terrace and breakfast was really good and staff were very nice.
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Can't fault it!

Lovely hotel. Great location.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Julian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Gillian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sandwich is lovely . Chose a riverside room at the Bell if you prefer quietness.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice staff Clean, not fancy
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 night stay

Welcoming helpful and friendly Would Recommend highly
JOHN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was fantastic
David, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Lifts were invented 150 years ago!! Hotel would be better with a lift. Would also be better without getting an upset stomach 2 days in a row, from the breakfast.
Roger, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I stayed at the Bell Hotel for a short break, and I'd find it impossible to fault. The hotel is spotlessly clean, well run and in a perfect location from which to explore the town and the surrounding area. The service we received was simply outstanding and the food excellent. Thank you!

10/10 Exceptional

I’ll be back

Lovely large room facing river. Arrived just as a wedding party had arrived for reception, however staff brilliant and helped us check in super quick. Parking close and can purchase from hotel for 4pm to 10am which significantly cheaper. Breakfast lovely too, will definitely stay again. Great nights sleep as not as noisy as other hotels. Thank you
Comfy chairs to fit and watch world go by.
Bath and shower
View of river from window. Higher than street level so no passers by looking in.
Other side view. Just near the bridge.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night in sandwich

Extremely helpful staff at reception. Nice location situated centrally in the town close to all amenities. Get there early if you can if you want one of the four parking places at the hotel. If you plan on booking a taxi for further movement, book it early or you are walking! A little over priced, but you are paying for the location i suppose.
ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay at Bell Hotel

Stayed for a wedding held in the hotel, everything from check in to check out was great. Housekeeping got my room ready so I could check in early for 2.30 wedding. The food was fantastic, the staff friendly and very helpful with a special thanks to the gentleman who allowed us to stay in the bar relaxing and chatting until the early hours. (Sorry I forgot your name, I was a little tired) I would definitely stay here again.
Terri, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Old expensive hotel

Arrived around 10:30pm, guy who was meant to check me in left via the back door. I was checked in by bar staff, handed a key and had to find my way through a series of doors and stairs. Old creaky hotel with no soundproofing to room next door with noisy tv and snoring person, not worth £187
Edward, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Elements of the Hotel were looking a little tired, the stairways looked worn and in need of attention. No lifts so 3 flights of stairs, some of the stairways being quite narrow. Staff were friendly, unfortunately the chef did not turn up for breakfast.
David, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Worst Hotel I ever stayed at!!!

This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. Hot water ran out after a few minutes in the shower, then a few minutes later all the water turned off in the shower. I complained to the management but they were really rude and ignored me totally. Since I had prepaid for the room I had no recourse. I highly recommend you not include this hotel in your offering.
Diana, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charming old hotel. The property and rooms were clean and fairly well maintained. I don't think there's an elevator. I couldn't find a thermostat in the room and the room started off pretty chilly (I was there in late February). I'm not sure if they have A/C as well, though I'm not sure it gets that hot. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. It's definitely not a business hotel. The desk was small and there were few power outlets. I would highly recommend the hotel install USB plugs near the desk and bed night stands. It's 2025 after all. I had a room on the second floor in the front of the Hotel. Event hough Sandwich is kind of quiet, there was road noise early and late. so if you're a light sleeper, request a room in the back of the hotel. The breakfast looked good. The staff was friendly. The desk clerk helped me get a taxi when I was checking out (not an easy task in Sandwich). By the way, there is no Uber. Plan ahead if you need a ride.
Timothy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room was tired and dated , the facilities were out of date. The shower was full of mould and dribbled out a stream of lukewarm water. The hot tap rotated on the sink and was difficult to use. The bed was not of the quality I would expect in a room priced at £195 Better room planning by the hotel would be advisable as lovely as it was I wasn’t part of the celebration happening downstairs but that didn’t matter as I could hear it as if they were playing in my room. Maybe the guests for that celebration would have liked to be closer to it. The TV refused to work during my stay and there was no one to answer my call to the front desk I would have taken the time to discuss this with the staff on departure however again there was no one present. I try and support individual enterprises wherever possible however this time I wished I had booked into a purple palace, at least you know what to expect. I travel extensively for business all over the world and have stayed in many hotels over the years , this one I will not be staying in again!
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Nanna, 1-night trip