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The Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Hythe hotel

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Property grounds
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Green, Saltwood, Hythe, England, CT21 4AJ
  • Place, St Leonard's Church
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dolls House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hythe Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hythe

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Brockhill Country Park. Crypt of St. Leonard and St Leonard's Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Crypt of St. Leonard - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St Leonard's Church - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Dolls House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hythe Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Mercure Hythe Imperial Spa Naturel - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 15 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Everest Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Park Road Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hope Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Castle Hotel

Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Hythe hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Hythe hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Castle Hotel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel Hythe
Castle Hythe
Castle Hotel Hythe
Inn The Castle Hotel Hythe
Hythe The Castle Hotel Inn
The Castle Hotel Hythe
Castle Hythe
Inn The Castle Hotel
Castle Hotel
Castle
The Castle Hotel Hotel
The Castle Hotel Hythe
The Castle Hotel Hotel Hythe

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Castle Hotel to the airport?

The Castle Hotel is 70.7 mi (83-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Castle Hotel?

As of Apr 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Castle Hotel on Apr 13, 2026 start from CA $134, excluding 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.

Does The Castle Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Castle Hotel.

How close is The Castle Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.8 mi (7-min drive) from Hythe Beach and 2 mi (8-min drive) from Fisherman's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Castle Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Castle Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Castle Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Castle Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Castle Hotel have a pool?

The Castle Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Castle Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Castle Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Castle Hotel to downtown Hythe?

The Castle Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Saltwood.

The Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 206 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Room comfort
Friendly staff, convenient location from Port Lympne, not far from town centre, sky tv. However, very weak WiFi, room very small and needs some TLC. Was handy for the night but glad I used my Tesco points and didn’t spend my money. I think from other reviews it has just been taken over, so will be given a makeover soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Nice place to stay

Perfect place to stop over prior to ferry or Chunnel crossing. Not too far to walk into town although it’s uphill all the way back. Friendly staff and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

End of an era at the Castle Hotel

Hotel was in the last few days of ownership before handover to new owners. Old owners were pleasant enough, but I felt we got the minimum acceptable service. We had stayed twice before, but it made no difference. Minimum acceptable service means Average Star Marking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

moira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a twin bed room with my daughter for 2 nights. Room and beds were ok and in a quiet area apart from a few other guests who were quite noisy. Bit disappointed that the kitchen was not in use as we had a very long journey. Staff were very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fine but noisy

Arrived to find there was no food available at the hotel. Nothing to communicate this beforehand. There was also no WiFi and no communication about this beforehand either Macerator in a few of the rooms too so super noisy not just ours but everyone else's at all hours especially with the early start we had the morning afterwards
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Terence

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A poor start to our holiday

I need to start with the fact that the property has only been taken over in the past week but they did said they had managed to clean the room Arriving at 6.30pm we were told that there was no kitchen service, no chef and they could get us a continental style breakfast in the morning if we chose. Asking about eating that evening they said most places closed at 4,5 and 6 on a Sunday and didn’t recommend anywhere to try Taken to the room via creaky and dusty corridors we entered our family room with en suite macerator plumbing The room had spiders in the corners, un ironed bedding, fusty towels, some of the ceiling hanging down and cobwebs on the wall ( the bed was very comfy) At 5am the room began to leak and dripped for 1 hour leaving a big water mark No- one could flush the toilet in the night as it made such a loud and long noise In the morning we tried to find someone to tell but only the cleaner could be found and she said she would tell the manager When we arrived they took our £110 payment and must have known some of these issues We wish the new owners well with their renovations but they should not have opened this early or if so, adjusted the price accordingly and thought of solutions to offer to solve guests problems ( they did say we could order a takeaway!) We will not be staying again or recommending it to anyone else - Sorry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All round good and set in a lovely and interesting village very close to the Shuttle terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in poor repair and gardens overgrown and not looked after Food very basic The bar shut at 20.30hrs after the locals left, asked to have our drinks in our bedroom and made feel uncomfortable until we finished our drink
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in good location. Hospitable and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very tired, needs some tlc

The hotel is very tired, it needs a lick of paint everywhere. All of the staff kept saying how busy they were but the hotel didn't look busy at all. The beds were uncomfortable, the shower is tiny and the bed for my daughter had no headboard. We were asked if we wanted breakfast, I said I don't know yet and I was told that I needed to make a decision straight away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

A super two day break away.

This small hotel is clean and friendly. The food is all freshly prepared and cooked for each order. It was very tasty and well presented. Owners and staff are friendly and welcoming. They also welcome, for a small charge, well behaved dogs which is great if you own a pet that you cannot leave at home with someone else. Our little dog loved the area and there was a nice walk close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property upgrade in progress. Accommodation fine. Pub area very welcoming. Good English breakfast. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cold

Ok, but a very cold room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners very welcoming and accommodating. Rooms clean and pleasant. Great food. Great real ales and cider.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shabby hotel, old fashioned room, horrible bathroom. NOT as photos suggested! No food. No parking. No wonder the pub was empty. Shan't go there again despite proximity to Le Shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Siobhan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
A two night stay away. The room was a nice size. The carpark is shared with village, so the first night we had to park on the road. The checking in times are strict, as the bar/ pub closes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent room , good value .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

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

Night away

We stayed here as we had a reservation at hide and fox resturant, perfect location as its almost opposite! Owners lovely, room was comfortable and clean, although a little dated and small. We only had a pre dinner drink in the pub so cant comment on the food as we opted to have brunch down in hythe the following morning. Room had tv with various channels, tea and coffee facilities, also shower gel and shampoo was provided in the shower room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Average not made very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

The hotel closes at 9pm so you cannot get a drink when you get back from an event or a bar snack , eg crisps etc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024