Just 5 minutes' drive from the Channel Tunnel, The Ship Inn - Sandgate offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional pub restaurant. Situated in Sandgate, the inn is a mile from Folkestone Harbour.
Set in a Victorian cottage, the rooms all feature a private bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have a TV, hairdryer and DVD player, and some have wonderful views across the English Channel.
The cosy Ship Inn Restaurant serves a varied menu, featuring homemade specials and local produce. The bar offers a range of real ales and beverages. Delicious cooked breakfasts are served daily in the courtyard or on the terrace.
With Dover Ferry Terminals just 15 minutes’ drive away, Ship Inn is only metres from Sandgate’s sandy beach. Historical Canterbury is a 20-minute drive away, and picturesque Hythe can be reached in just 5 minutes’ drive.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“Beautiful room just a stones throw from the beach. I wish the weather had been a bit better to appreciate the view, though I could still hear the waves over the down pour outside 😆 . A beautiful room with a super comfy bed, lovely fluffy in the...”
Shirley
United Kingdom
“Great location, sea view, run by lovely couple Stuart and Wendy, best breakfast in ages. Next to fantastic pub with real fires. Very quiet”
Alexandra
United Kingdom
“What a wonderful place to stay, we were looked after perfectly by the owners who brought us breakfast each morning while we looked out on the the sunrise the first morning and a raging storm on the second whilst cosy and warm inside. We have been...”
Geremy
United Kingdom
“The room was large with a modern bathroom. The king size bed was particularly comfortable. We had a view straight out to sea through two large windows. There was a good choice of hot or cold items for breakfast and this was brought to your room in...”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“The location was perfect and the pub and accommodation exactly what we were looking for. Wendy and Stewart and are extremely friendly and welcoming hosts and knowledgeable about local area. The accommodation was spotless with a lovely new...”
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Eunice
Australia
“Position on the beach, lovely room, comfy bed, delightful hosts”
Graham
United Kingdom
“The accomodation is NOT in the old ship inn but next door in a cottage, you just book in at the pub and they come round and collect you. However the room was spotlessly clean and the welcome was superb.”
Mary
United Kingdom
“We had the Sea View Suite, on the first floor with spectacular views right onto the beach and the sea. It was lovely to be able to sit and watch the waves, both on the afternoon/ evening of our arrival and during breakfast the following morning....”
Mumford
United Kingdom
“Hospitality was great, really nice people who run the place and a great breakfast included.”
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Keith
United Kingdom
“Stewart and Wendy were a delight and could not do enough to make our stay a good one. The room was very comfortable with views over the beach to the sea. Breakfast was cooked to order and served in our room. The bed was large and provided us...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
If you wish to eat at the Ship Inn Restaurant, you are advised to book a table in advance.
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