Golf enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike will adore The Botany Bay Hotel, where a warm welcome awaits. With a restaurant serving local cuisine, laundry facilities, and free in-room WiFi, this hotel offers comfort and convenience. Unwind on the garden terrace or grab a coffee at the cafe.
At The Botany Bay Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Margate Beach. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Shepherd Neame, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who wish to check-in after 10:30 PM must inform the hotel prior to arrival.
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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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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
On the beach
Golfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1920
Garden
Terrace
Adjacent to a golf course
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Shepherd Neame - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Onsite venue #2 - This bar serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 17.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
Botany Bay Hotel Broadstairs
Botany Bay Hotel
Botany Bay Broadstairs
The Botany Bay Hotel Hotel
The Botany Bay Hotel Broadstairs
The Botany Bay Hotel Hotel Broadstairs
Frequently asked questions
Does The Botany Bay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Botany Bay 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 Botany Bay Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Botany Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Botany Bay Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Botany Bay Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (6-min drive) and Grosvenor G Casino Thanet (7-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Botany Bay Hotel and nearby?
The Botany Bay Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Botany Bay Hotel?
Yes, Shepherd Neame offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Botany Bay Hotel like?
The Botany Bay Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Botany Bay and 19 minutes' walk from Joss Bay. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
The Botany Bay Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a wide variety of delicious options and excellent service. (31 reviews)
The property's location is perfect for the beach, with stunning views and easy access to scenic walks and beautiful beaches. (17 reviews)
Food was consistently delicious and breakfast options were plentiful and well-received. (8 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Food
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Beach
Lobby
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
Best place to stay.
Amazing location, very friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Definitely stay again.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Wonderful few days
Fantastic location, great service
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2025
Visiting family near by. Wonderful stay and would definitely return.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Fantastic location: the family suite is fabulous and breakfast is excellent
Katharine
Katharine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2025
Very good food. Lovely staff. Very comfortable. A pleasant stay.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2025
Lovely Breakfast
This is our second stay, breakfast was lovely and freshly cooked. The only watch out is the parking.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Excellent stay.
Lovely staff very helpful and super friendly. Lovely room the bed was the best I've ever slept in away from home. Breakfast was good had a good selection on the menu. Couldn't fault our stay atall. Very close to the beach just a stroll across the road.
Michaela
Michaela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Amazing Bothany Bay Hotel
A lovely hotel with beautiful surroundings. Nothing was too much trouble to ask the staff. Had a sea view room with a balcony with outside seating. Plenty of parking spaces. Food in the restaurant and bar was amazing. A great 2 night break.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Excellent view
Well located hotel with excellent view. generally speaking friendly, clean, comfortable hotel, I like very much.however, I witnessed frictions between guests and member of stuff and I felt waiter/ waitress need further training to learn how to handle difficult problems with customers. I wish they had much thinner duvet for hot summer and do not allow dogs for the braekfast room.
Shinko
Shinko, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2025
Overnight
The hotel has a great position and large car car park. Check in was easy and receptionist was friendly.
However decor ahowing aigns of wear and tear. Bathroom requires re decoration and grout around tiles in window light need attention. Due to building being mainly wooden, neighbours can be heard.
Alao note.tbis hotel.is dog friendly and animals are allowed in restaurant.
Breakfast is cooked to order and was tasty but service was very slow considering only 3 others.tables seated on our arrival
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Lovely stay, cleanliness and friendly happy staff
lisa
lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Great stay
Lovely hotel and great room the outside could do with a lick of paint. Very comfy bed and was warm and welcoming.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Lovely room
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Love this place and the environment and staff
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Room was fantastic staff very good and the food was excellent we will keep coming back
Alejandra Salise
Alejandra Salise, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Botany Bay Hotel
We arrived Monday for three night stay. The Superior Room with Sea View was exactly as shown, light with balcony overlooking the sea. Well worth the money spent. Breakfast was spot on with lots of choice. Mary who looked after the rooms was very engaging, friendly and kind. She also helped rescue a seagull fledgling stuck on the balcony. Very good service in large bar/eating area. Thank you very much, looking forward to returning for another stay.
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
Lovely setting as long as you like it being in the middle of nowhere
Annie
Annie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2025
One night at Botany Bay
Room was comfortable and sufficient for what we needed but i felt we were paying for the location of the hotel rather than the quality of it and we were looking out on to a courtyard where the noise started about 0615 on the Saturday morning. Restaurant staff were excellent
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2025
Great customer service but hard to sleep
Customer Service, food, bed, room all excellence
Walls and floor/ceiling were very thin so you could hear everything from the other rooms which affected sleep. TV did not work as the remote did not change channels
Tanya
Tanya, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2025
Great location and views outstanding
Very nice place and lovely views and walks for dogs.
Staff friendly and breakfast was good.
A bit pricy for food but due to the location probably expected.
Dawn
Dawn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Hotel lovely location overlooking the sea. Nice quiet location with bar and restaurant. Fish and chips was massive however wasn’t great thought it would be amazing as seaside location but no flavour however the Caesar salad looked amazing. Beds super comfy and everything you need in the room. Great stay overall.
RACHEL
RACHEL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Had a lovely stay in a family room with my 2 children.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
The hotel was conveniently situated close to the beach. Good dining facilities. Good breakfast menu. Quiet rooms. Staff friendly and helpful. Would stay again
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
we enjoyed our stay and found the hotel clean and welcomeing
joan
joan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Amazing stay at a beautiful hotel!
It was an amazing visit.
From the management, staff, food service , it was all 5 star worthy with a down home feel. I would definitely visit this hotel again.