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Duke of Cumberland

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Whitstable Beach

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Luxury Room
Family Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
High Street, Whitstable, England, CT5 1AZ
  • Whitstable Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Whitstable Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tankerton Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Trundle Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Whitstable

Duke of Cumberland places you steps from Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and within a short 5-minute stroll of Whitstable Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Whitstable hotel, attractions include University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Whitstable Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tankerton Slopes - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tankerton Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 10 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Twelve Taps - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Sea Farmer’s Dive Taproom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Garage Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Neptune - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Hearth - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Duke of Cumberland

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Whitstable Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Duke of Cumberland also features a garden and coffee/tea in common area.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Duke of Cumberland offers 8 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Duke of Cumberland Hotel
Duke of Cumberland Whitstable
Duke of Cumberland Hotel Whitstable

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Duke of Cumberland?

Duke of Cumberland offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Duke of Cumberland?

Yep, Duke of Cumberland is a short 5-minute walk from Whitstable Beach.

Does Duke of Cumberland serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is on offer weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Duke of Cumberland?

No, Duke of Cumberland does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Duke of Cumberland?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Duke of Cumberland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Duke of Cumberland?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Duke of Cumberland?

There isn't one on site, but Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club is a short 5-minute walk away.

Duke of Cumberland Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a charming pub to stay in and you have had a load of drinks to knock you out, it’s a good option. Walls are paper thin, you can hear everything in the room next door. Can hear traffic loudly from the road as it’s on the main road, but the decor is very nice, they have tried hard but the bones of the pub accommodation just doesn’t support a good night sleep. Bed was meant to be a double but just pushed together so ended in the crack. Asked if we could have breakfast slightly before 8am as had to leave 8am and no, most places open for breakfast at 7am particularly during a week day. Proximity to the beach is great. Would suit young couples who want to go on the smash.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at the Duke of Cumberland! We’ve been coming to Whitstable for years and are pleased to see that this great pub has finally been given some TLC. Whitstable was definitely in need of a nice boutique hotel in the centre of town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was just lovely. Great location and beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well maintained hotel in the heart of Whitstable - friendly staff and great breakfast- thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Trudy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful stay. The air heater was a good addition, as a draft came through the windows. Also, the windows would knock from the wind, waking us up throughout the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff really want to look after you was a joy to be there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good all tound hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

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

Wonderful stay.

Outstanding hotel. Beautiful, tasteful decor. Central in town. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

D GREENWOOD

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

Exceptional Hotel

Lovely room, great breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff, especially Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Francesca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with the room, it was spacious, clean and modern. The location was perfect, the pub downstairs had a great vibe, and the breakfast was 5/5. The only small thing I would say is it’s quite noisy outside, which you would expect from that location as it’s so central. Thank you for a great stay, I’ll definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Cheltenham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice now and I love it rooms are excellent and very clean and staff are super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel,room decor was lovely,clean and had all that we needed ,central to Whitstable and very close to seafront ,hotel staff excellent ,only downside is no on site parking and the main car parks are a bit pricey ,so if you can find a space in one of the side streets and not to far to walk to hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Excellent

What a lovely place the rooms are beautiful the food and service amazing. I would definitely recommend the only down was the price of parking in whitstable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great

Very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel, room was excellent quality newly decorated, great shower, even a couple beers included. Staff very friendly, breakfast I had English day 1, eggs Florentine day 2 and a salmon cream cheese and chives bap day 3, all included in the rate. There are very few hotel options in Whitstable and this must be the best. Right by beach, short walk to harbour, middle of the shopping street full of small boutiques. Highly recommended. Be aware there are steep steps to the bedrooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pub with rooms, we stayed in room 8 which was a bit of a climb to the top floor but well worth it. Its enormous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff very friendly & helpful, near the harbour & beach & in the middle of the town Our bedroom was lovely , really comfortable bed & pillows , the only thing i would suggest is perhaps add a small fridge , we were given complimentary water & beer in the room but no where to chill either. Also the steps are extremely steep which some of the older guests had problems with
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024