King Charles Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a serene garden, and dry cleaning services. Enjoy British cuisine at Aurora restaurant or unwind in the bar while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Guests praise the helpful staff and delicious breakfast.
When visiting Gillingham, King Charles Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Aurora, which serves British cuisine. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
97 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property 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
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Working away
5 meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Aurora - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
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Frequently asked questions
Does King Charles Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, King Charles 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 King Charles Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of GBP 50.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at King Charles Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at King Charles Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at King Charles Hotel and nearby?
King Charles Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near King Charles Hotel?
Yes, Aurora offers British cuisine.
What's the area around King Charles Hotel like?
King Charles Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Historic Dockyard Chatham and 9 minutes' walk from Medway Park Sports Centre. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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King Charles Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, tasty, and superb with a variety of options. (47 reviews)
Food was great with a large choice of meals and very reasonably priced. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
Really lovely, family-run hotel.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2025
Lovely, family-run hotel.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
The staff are really friendly its a quiet hotel you can hear cars in the distance but very faintly its got gorgeous fish tank in reception and a pond outside
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Very good price! Breakfast was lovely!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 2, 2025
Really lovely, family run hotel.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 8, 2025
Right at the sports complex so was super convenient
Claire
Claire, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 8, 2025
Very convenient for our needs. Clean and comfortable room, everything we needed and more. Tea and coffee in our room, hairdryer and toiletries. Staff warm and friendly, very welcoming. Good to have free onsite parking. Food available with bar facilities, outside sesting area lovely. Happy to stay again if in the area.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 6, 2025
Comfort bed, great breakfast and parking, very pleasant staff.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 13, 2025
Very nice
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 21, 2025
Its an old hotel, but the property is safe and the staff is really attentive. The price was good and I was surprised by the quality of it genuinely. I had a good time here!
Charlie
Charlie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 6, 2025
Entrance/ drive way run down and difficult to find. Food was very good, especially the pizza.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 27, 2025
All staff at Reception efficient and friendly. Room was excellent at the back of the hotel so no traffic noise. Rooms were cleaned daily before midday.
Breakfast was okay but could have done with a variety of yoghurts to choose from rather than a bowl of natural yoghurt to help yourself.
Quick service by staff in Restaurant and efficient.
Very close for visiting Chatham Dockyard also the train station. The price for bed and breakfast per night was very reasonable.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
Breakfast needs improvement.no fruits.staff weeping dishes with a dirty cloth
Liana
Liana, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 21, 2025
Good quality hotel
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 13, 2025
Staff was kind and friendly. We felt safe there
Felicia
Felicia, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2025
Not enough disabled parking & non disabled parked in that parking meaning my husband had to walk further on the uneven excess parking area staff were told non disabled where using the bays
Lucille
Lucille, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 27, 2025
The hotel has a very old-school vibe with dated decor throughout. While the beds were comfortable and the bathrooms surprisingly spacious, the overall feel is quite outdated—especially the tiny TVs which felt like a blast from the past. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, but the breakfast experience was disappointing: the selection was limited and the breakfast staff were quite rude. After the first morning, we chose to eat at Wetherspoons instead.
Wouldn’t stay again, but it’s passable if you just need a place to sleep for the night.
Charlene
Charlene, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Made us very welcome. We took a dog and she was made welcome too. Room was large and plenty of room in the bathroom. Overall a lovely stay.
sylvia
sylvia, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 15, 2025
Breakfast staff were friendly and attentive. Hotel needs updating. Leaking ceiling in function room, stained toilet and shower but the power of the shower was very good. Crakes sink in bathroom. Coffee stains on wall and broken bedroom furniture.
Georgi
Georgi, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 4, 2025
Outside of hotel lets the visit down - driver off r oh ad a bit shabby
Staff very friendly and helpful
Rooms comfortable
Breakfast good quality and very well served
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 17, 2025
Breakfast was poor the chef needs to cook itens eg sausage bacon to customer requirements when asked.
Gordon
Gordon, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
Stayed here for 1 night for a near by family wedding. Nice hotel , not grand but clean comfortable and friendly. Reception very helpful, nothing was to much trouble. The staff were very polite helpful and everyone sported a smile. Would stay here again Very good value.
sharron
sharron, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 10, 2025
Very clean polite friendly helpful staff
kerry
kerry, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 7, 2025
Really cosy.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 13, 2025
1 night stay
Hotel a little outdated in decor but bed was comfy and there's plenty of space in the rooms. Breakfast ok, but would have liked a little more choice in hot drinks as only filter coffee, no latte or cappuccino.