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The Five Bells

Property class: 3.5

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A brick fireplace with a fire, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a red upholstered chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chest of drawers, a wicker chair, a small table with a kettle, a sofa, and a painting of a sunset.
A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a wooden bench, a painting of a sunset, and a window with curtains.
A traditional white building with a sign reading "The Five Bells." It features a brick roof, multiple chimneys, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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The Cross, Lower Street, Eastry, Sandwich, England, CT13 0HX
  • Place, St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Betteshanger Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Maize Maze
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with neatly folded towels, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a wooden dresser.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a radiator, a door, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Double Room (Double Spacious Room / Family)

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chest of drawers, a wicker chair, a small table with a kettle, a sofa, and a painting of a sunset.

Family Double Room (Double Spacious Room / Family)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Sandwich

At The Five Bells you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Barnsole Vineyard. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Sandwich inn, you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Sandwich Guildhall Museum and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Secret Gardens of Sandwich.
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What's nearby

  • St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Betteshanger Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Maize Maze - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • White Mill Rural Heritage Centre - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Deal Beach - 14 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Sandwich Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juliet's Farm Shop And Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪St. Crispin Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Updown Farmhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Chequer Inn - Ash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Five Bells

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at The Five Bells. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Sandwich inn is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Five Bells offers 3 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Sandwich inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per stay.

Payment types

MastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Five Bells Hotel Deal
Five Bells Hotel
Five Bells Deal
The Five Bells Deal, Kent
Five Bells Inn Deal
Five Bells Inn
The Five Bells Deal Kent
Five Bells Inn Sandwich
Five Bells Sandwich
The Five Bells Inn
The Five Bells Sandwich
The Five Bells Inn Sandwich

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Five Bells?

The Five Bells offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Five Bells?

As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Five Bells on 27 Sept 2026 start from NZ$254, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Five Bells?

Yep, The Five Bells has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Five Bells?

The closest beach to The Five Bells is Deal Beach (7.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Five Bells?

No, The Five Bells does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Five Bells?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Five Bells?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Five Bells?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Five Bells Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently attended a nearby wedding and stayed at The Five Bells, an amazing family-run pub and B&B. The family room was spacious, spotless, and well-equipped, with complimentary toiletries that were especially appreciated as we’d forgotten ours at home. Mary and her daughters were incredibly warm and welcoming, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely location and friendly staff and locals, who were easy to talk to and very engaging.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was available outside the Five Bells and in a couple of spaces reserved for B&B Guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genuine old pub realky good food and pleasent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area and the pub b&b was lovely the staff were extremely friendly and professional the locals who used the pub were very friendly and helpful would highly recommend a stay there thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm hosts and clean. Great food and pub atmosphere. Perfect for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely stay with great food and service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, parking limited, food excellent. The family room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Games room with pool and billiard tables, dart board and more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exellent Accommodation First Class Staff.

Superb well run pub great helpful staff good food and drinks very clean and comfortable bed good Wi-Fi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Right from Check-in, Mary and her staff made me feel very welcome. Mary was very helpful at every turn even going above and beyond. The room was very good size and very clean. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, nice, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home vibes

We've have never stayed somewhere that's made us feel more welcome. The food is good. The staff are lovely and go well out of their way to help and make you feel at home. The locals are friendly. What more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Fantastic hotel, very friendly staff. Understanding owners who bent over backwards to accommodate my changing dates due to work commitments.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly place. Made me relaxed. Unfortunately very limited parking and WiFi not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient for Dover

We stayed at The Five Bells as a last minute arrangement to avoid queues at Dover Ferry Terminal. It was a great choice, easy access to Dover and a really warm welcome from the staff and landlady. We had a nice evening meal and breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visiting Dover

Another room found on the fly based on reviews and was a great find! Room was clean and comfortable. And although the bathroom was shared, they provide robes for your comfort. Breakfast is included & was cooked perfectly! Staff is friendly. Recommend staying here if you’re sightseeing around the Dover area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm welcome at the Five Bells

I received a warm welcome throughout my two day stay; service was consistently excellent and friendly. My room (the family room) was extremely spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean, equipped with everything I needed. I heartily recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent pub and accommodation

Accommodation, food, wine choice, staff were all excellent. Our room met our requirements. One small thing that we appreciated was that the bottom sash window had not been painted shut like so many others we've visted. Eastry is an excellent place to park your car and use public transport to visit Deal, Sandwich, Dover and Canterbury relieving the need to drive and find parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay!

Fantastic stay! Parked out front, nice room, very comfy bed, no noise after pub hours, staff friendly as you could ever want! Had a great sleep and woke up to a fantastic full English included. Great gas/boiler shower in a separate bathroom a few feet away (only the twin I believe has a separate bathroom), and even gowns provided. Food was great, and very happy they had some 0% beers and cider and gin, as I’ve given up booze lol. A real gem of a place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant stay.

A very pleasant stay. Mary was lovely, and so was the service in the restaurant. The meal lacked seasoning and sauce, and the fries were undercooked. The next morning at breakfast, the brown bread was missing. It's a shame, but it doesn't spoil the overall impression too much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Olde World stopover.

Lovely olde world pub-restaurant. Excellent food, both breakfasts and evening meals.This is a real heart of the community pub, with lots going on, including a Petanque match, when we were there. Check-in at the bar was easy. The service was very friendly and excellent throughout. A well stocked bar, including a local beer, 'Gem' by name and 'Gem' by nature. The en-suite double room was clean and comfortablebut you are better off relaxing in the bars downstairs, where there was two dining lounges and a dedicated sports TV room.Sitiuated in the historic, lovely village of Eastry, just over 10 miles from Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly welcome and service. A bit faded glory in our bedroom with uneven flooring. We did find the separate bathroom a bit inconvenient during the night. Otherwise good food and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good but no Wi-Fi

I have nothing to complain about apart from the Wi-Fi there is not any and it wasn’t me as I was travelling with colleagues. When you’re on business away from Home, this is absolute necessary part of your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly pub, cosy room

Check in was professional and friendly, bar staff showed me my room and explained everything well. Room and bathroom are tired, but adequate. The bed was really comfortable. Overall cosy room. Pub is nice with lots of friendly locals and tourists. I stayed on curry night which was greay value for money. Nice home made style curries. Only shame was no TNT sports to watch the football. In the morning breakfast was a good english breakfast. Only bug bear was the weak coffee. I had a flat white the evening before and it was dish water from a machine. I would certainly stay again, food was good and staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classic local, in a lovely village.

It was a very clean, cosy room, and tastefully decorated. The hospitality tray was nicely displayed. While the bathroom (very clean and roomy) was private it is not ensuite; it required going into the hallway a short distance and up a step. Not a problem unless one needs night time visits. Luckily the light switch for the hallway was easily at hand. The staff was very friendly, very together as a unit, and the whole pub is truly local and buzzing. Surprisingly, the pub noise did not filter upstairs, which felt very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024