The Bell Hotel, Sandwich
About the Hotel
Rooms at The Bell
The Bell Hotel has 37 en-suite bedrooms decorated in classic style. Some rooms feature roll-top baths and four-poster beds. All rooms include flatscreen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. Room types include River View Feature Rooms with four-poster beds, Superior River Rooms with quay views, Double/Twin Rooms, and Family Rooms. Some rooms offer views of the historic town of Sandwich. River view rooms are also available for guests with mobility difficulties. Standard double or twin rooms can be configured as either a double bed or 2 single beds.
Onsite Food and Drink
The Bell Hotel offers British cuisine crafted from Kentish ingredients. The bar menu includes traditional snacks and pub meals. The restaurant provides modern British cuisine from the á la carte menu. Seasonal menus feature vegetarian choices. The hotel serves Shepherd Neame ales, including Spitfire Amber, and international lagers like Singha. The Bell invites you to taste freshly prepared dishes crafted from locally-sourced ingredients.
Leisure and Amenities
The Bell Hotel provides spaces for events, including the Georgian Regency Room, which seats up to 80 guests (or 120 for informal events). The hotel also offers in-house development programs for team members. Nearby leisure activities include seal spotting via River Runner boat trips (located opposite the hotel), golf at Royal St George's and Prince's golf clubs, and walks in the Sandwich countryside and coastline. Wingham Wildlife Park is a 15-minute drive away.
Location and Transport
The Bell Hotel is in the medieval town of Sandwich, one of the original Cinque Ports. The cathedral city of Canterbury is a 30-minute drive away. The seaside towns of Deal, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Margate are within reach by road and rail. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Port of Dover and 45 minutes from the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone. Westwood Cross shopping centre is a 20-minute drive. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Sandwich. London Southend is 100 km away.
Hotel Services
The Bell Hotel provides private dining experiences, the Old Dining Room accommodates up to 30 guests, and the Regency Suite seats up to 80. The hotel is equipped to host weddings and offers a dedicated team of kitchen staff to cater to all tastes. The Bridal Suite features a four-poster bed and a balcony overlooking the River Stour.
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Price and Room Availability Calendar
Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
