Set in peaceful landscaped gardens, Holiday Inn Dover is just 10 minutes from Dover’s bustling Ferry Port and famous White Cliffs. It has free parking, a gym, and a themed restaurant.
This family-run guest house has won multiple awards and is the only accommodations provider in Dover with 4 stars and the much coveted Gold Award.
David
United States of America
Very friendly hostess. Huge and delicious breakfast. I had booked a small room, but was upgraded to a huge room. Located about midway between the train station (about a 15 min. walk) and the castle (less than 15 min. walk). Just a few minutes’ walk to the shore, with a Marks & Spencer Foodhall and lots of restaurants right nearby. A very comfortable and enjoyable stay; I would like to go back again.
The Norman Guest House is a friendly, family-run Victorian bed and breakfast across from Dover Priory Train Station. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Clive
Australia
Laz and Des met us with a friendly smile, offered us option of things to do and places to see. The breakfast was wonderful and location was great. larger room than expected. Its a10/10 from Us cheers
One mile from Dover Beach in Dover, Heathwood provides accommodations with access to a sauna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Janyce
United States of America
The hosts Margaret and Phillip were very welcoming. Their lovely B & B was conveniently located walking distance to the train station and town. They were very helpful suggesting ways to see the most in and around Dover. I was very grateful for their help and hospitality.
Opposite Dover Priory Railway Station and 5 minutes from the Ferry Port and Cruise terminals, Dover's Restover is a Victorian town house offering comfortable guest accommodations and free off street...
Dover is famous for the white cliffs which would have been a striking sight to the Romans as they advanced on England. They decided to construct a port at this strategic spot and it has held an important role ever since. Ferries to Calais and Dunkirk cross the English Channel several times daily and some brave souls even manage to swim across.
A Roman lighthouse still stands atop a hill overlooking the port, but is easily missed as it was incorporated into Saxon St Mary de Castro Church as the bellower. It is found within the grounds of 13th-century Dover Castle, one of England’s largest castles, whose multi-level ramparts sit above tunnels where the World War II Dunkirk evacuation was planned.
Another Roman monument is the Painted House whose remains include some of the best-preserved Roman murals north of Italy. Even older is the Bronze Age boat displayed in Dover Museum.
The Dover Transport Museum showcases vintage vehicles, and the Blériot Memorial marks the spot where the first airplane to fly across the Channel first touched English soil. A path runs along the top of the nearby cliffs, while at their feet is a shingle beach.
The Dover accommodation on Booking.com includes luxury hotels with pools, cheap inns and B&Bs near the train station.
What Guests Said About Dover:
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Scored 10
Dover is a must see and can be placed on your bucket list.
Dover is a must see and can be placed on your bucket list. The walk along the cliffs is great and the Dover castle is well maintained and very interesting. Parking in Dover is as per all UK towns a problem and you need to plan accordingly or you can use the local bus services.
Francois
South Africa
10
Scored 10
We spent a day and a half in Dover and came specifically to...
We spent a day and a half in Dover and came specifically to see the historical Fan Bay Shafts (National Trust) and Dover Castle (English Heritage).
We found Fan Bay Shafts interesting and very 'genuine' history. Note that it is 45 minutes underground in damp, but not cold, tunnels, wearing a hard hat and head torch.
Dover Castle warrants a whole day or more! Lots to see.
We had time to see Deal Castle too. Good as a contrast, as it is a Tudor fortification. They have tried hard with their pretty good first floor exhibition, but the basement is an underused and under-explained resource which could be much more imaginatively tackled.
Barbara
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Dover needs significant regeneration: the town is tired and...
Dover needs significant regeneration: the town is tired and not appealing. I have known Dover since 1965 and to be honest it is probably now at its worst, but I can see some small signs of improvement: however everything being demolished is becoming a car park!! Dover needs to look like Folkestone or Deal: more independent and unique shops to attract people. Not the standard chains stores and "cheap shops", which of course have their place but different shops attract curiosity.
The castle remains the main attraction, as does western heights and Dover Patrol memorial. Kirsney Abbey and Russell Gardens provide a tranquil side. the ride through Alkham Valley, always puts a smile on my face.
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Anonymous
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Scored 10
Dover is a very busy port town but also a town full of...
Dover is a very busy port town but also a town full of interesting history. We loved walking out along the pier, watching the ferries come in & go out, we enjoyed visiting Dover Castle very much, it is well worth putting a day aside to visit the castle and we found the town centre to contain everything we needed for our visit; minimart, chemist, shoe shop, pubs, restaurants & coffee shops. It’s small enough to walk everywhere & plenty to do. There’s a great walk along the famous white cliffs which we ran out of time to do but we’d like to come back one day & see more of this great town.
In all, Dover is a bit rough around the edges but a very interesting town to visit, especially if you like boats, the seaside & history.
ruth_on_the_run
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Plenty to do in Dover and with travel issues (traffic and...
Plenty to do in Dover and with travel issues (traffic and train strikes) well worth reducing the stress and planning a day in Dover. Premier Inn offered (online reservation) for Bag stashers. Local museum has amazing Bronze age boat! Dover castle has so many different historic periods covered - Roman lighthouse, Plantagenet castle and World war II hospital / headquarters - allow plenty of time.
Mary
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Dover is really undergoing a regeneration process, the beach...
Dover is really undergoing a regeneration process, the beach are is very popular and the marina is just lovely. The town itself is very run down indeed and we avoided it this time. We did spend a lot of time walking on the beach and enjoying the lovely atmosphere.
Our room had bed, living area, kitchenette with frig, microwave, dishes etc. We stayed 3 nights so we could eat our leftover meals! We could make tea/coffee.
Breakfast was amazingly good, with a nice view from the dining room. Greatly located above city center.
Hosts were so nice & helpful.
We rented a car to go to Canterbury etc.and there was parking there.
We loved everything about it, location great for city center.Dover Museum is free and worth the visit. Castle closed except for weekends in winter.
George, his lovely wife and Jan have been very warm, welcoming and helpful. We feel right at home here. They were kind to let us deposit our luggage before check in and after we have checked out. That made our moving around in Dover so much more easier
They upgraded us to a triple room, it is very clean. It has nice hot shower, firm bed, beverage and biscuits were provided.
We will stay here again if we visit Dover again :)
Absolutely lovely room! Great location across from Dover Priory station and a good pub with live music on Saturday night. It's all self check-in which had me a bit nervous, but was so easy and smooth. Felt very secure and it was very quiet. Bed was comfy, great space for a single room. Had kettle in room with teas and biscuit. Also had accessible and super useful £1 luggage locker for before or after check-in/out!
Very friendly hostess. Huge and delicious breakfast. I had booked a small room, but was upgraded to a huge room. Located about midway between the train station (about a 15 min. walk) and the castle (less than 15 min. walk). Just a few minutes’ walk to the shore, with a Marks & Spencer Foodhall and lots of restaurants right nearby. A very comfortable and enjoyable stay; I would like to go back again.
The hotel is at the sea front near beautiful peer and small marina. It is in a very good location. If you wish to explore the castle or go on a hike to see white cliffs of Dover.
The spa experience was a very nice, there is a lovely hot tub and steaming room, and the bathroom in the hotel room was brand new, it seems (better than the toom itself :D ). It had a shower and the bathtub and was very clean.
John the concierge was great. He made sure our stay was comfortable and gave us lots of tips and stories to help us explore Dover and its surrounding areas. The room was clean, quiet, spacious, and had all the amenities one would need. The Guest house is situated in a central location which makes it easy to visit the beach, the museums, town centre, and train station to explore nearby locations.
The apartment was very nice and cosy and we felt very comfortable. The location was perfect for us, just a few minutes from Dover and Deal. We were travelling with our dog and there was a great opportunity to go for a walk in the immediate neighbourhood.
Jo and his wife were incredibly nice and helpful hosts.
We would book the accommodation directly again.
Nice little Guesthouse in Dover England. The owners and their family are super nice and friendly. They went out of their way to make sure our stay was exceptional. They even arranged for a town car to get us to our Cruise Ship. The traditional British Breakfast was outstanding and even though it was extra it was well worth it and not that expensive.
The generous hospitality of Michael and Andrullia was the highlight of our stay.
Get Michael to bring out his guitar and regale you with his talent. We were impressed.
The delicious breakfast dished out kept us going through the climb to the 'White cliffs' and onward to the Dover castle.Truly amazing!
Overall a '10'.Nothing less.
I loved the room, the room was very clean, just attention to detail on stains on the floor needed.
The hotel was amazing; the staff were very polite and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. All areas were clean and tidy and made it feel very pleasant
We will definitely come back!
Our overall experience of Dover was itself brilliant. Full of history, with a lovely sea front, nice bars pubs, and decent, friendly people. I should like to come back one day, though if I do I will obviously be steering well clear of Dover Town Rooms!
We have stayed at the old oak now about four times.
My Husband, our dog and myself stay overnight when we are going to France.
Its very convienient to get to the port of Dover its a really good place to stay and the breakfasts are very good.
Guest house was good price vs hotels I often stay at. Shortish walk to town centre for evening food/ drink… although Dover is unfortunately a little rough around the edges these days, so wouldn’t want to do the walk in the dark.
good location on the edge of dover-handy overnight pad before the ferry. car-park at the side of the hotel with a reasonable area for an afternoon drink. inside, a pleasant old- fashioned lounge/bar with decent real ale.
The room was wonderfully decorated. Was just like being in a home rather that a hotel. Breakfast was great and cooked to order! The overall feeling was relaxed and welcoming.
Wonderful staff, great food really recommend booking for dinner. Great walks from the B&B and also really close to Dover castle and walking the white cliffs.
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