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Reviews of The Wishful Thinker

Lenham Heath Road, Kent, ME17 2HY, United Kingdom

#4 of 10 hotels in Kent

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Review score

Based on 83 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Fantastic stay. Staff were so helpful and friendly. Would definitely return and recommend it to others
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows had no child locks on

    Amazing decor and exceptionally clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional place will be revisiting outside of work commitments A++++
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to leave early due to work commitments so was not able to experience breakfast which began at 08.00 hrs unfortunately- my loss I believe

    The room, facilities, bar, restaurant and surroundings were immaculate - staff were very friendly -food exceptional

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was comfortable and spotless,well done to the staff that work here they are friendly, helpful and work well as a team.The food was very 👍 in

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Thank you for a lovely weekend. The staff were so helpful, and made us feel very welcome. The room was gorgeous and very
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all fab!

    Really friendly staff, very clean and gorgeous decor.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Kent stay pretty rooms
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See thtough Glass door to bathroom

    Nice new looking room spacious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Staff were amazing really good vibe in bar rooms lovely food amazing proper little night away with the wife had a great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely and new but vintage feel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Recommended
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and very good food

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff were amazing especially Flyn

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    A perfect stay involving perfect food and an awesome nights sleep.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The immaculately decorated rooms, the beds are beyond comfortable too. Cannot recommend enough. Im in the process of booking my fourth visit.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    It’s was a really nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good staff very helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The glass door in the bathroom which meant you could be seen using the toilet from the bedroom.

    It was a very clean and comfortable room. Good quality towels and bed linen.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    A memorable weekend - the staff in the Pub were great but the head office showed lack of care
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a family weekend for an 80th Birthday. Major power outage all evening which caused disruption. The Pub did their best. Booking & advance orders was not handled well

    Breakfast was excellent Service was very good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    A gem in the countryside to enjoy excellent cocktails, good food & friendly service!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That I had to leave!!!!!!!!!!! I loved it!!!

    We visited The Wishful Thinker to celebrate my friend's son's birthday after visiting Leeds castle. We were met by a wonderful and cheerful manager who was welcoming, communicative and extremely friendly. She informed us about the hotel facilities and other activities inside and outside the hotel. The staff were lovely and the meal and breakfast was awesome!! Could not fault the hospitality!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    really relaxing which we both needed. thank you .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    lovely

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hole stay was love and the room was so clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    9.0
    Mostly new-built, stylish but a lot of stairs. Big room, big car park. Superb breakfast and dinner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A double flight of stairs up to the rooms (but we were offered help with luggage).

    Mostly new-built, very stylish. Big room. Big car park. Superb breakfast. Excellent dinner in their big (rather noisy) restaurant (open to non-residents), very busy with mostly young clientele. The staff are great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Fanastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The whole experience was amazing. The room, resturant, food and location were all superb.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Great short break venue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely pub/hotel that had just reopened with brand new refit.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely country hotel for a luxury stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room lacked anywhere to put bags. A couple of suitcase racks would have been useful to save scrabbling about on the floor. We found the room very warm even with the window open all the time, especially at night which affected our sleep. No aircon or fan available. Room doors could do with a soft close. Very noisy if left to close by themselves. The water in the shower was very hot with no way of cooling it down. I struggled to shower in it. Some towel hooks near the shower would be handy too. Visitors need a car as the hotel is located down long, windy country lanes. Live music on Saturday which no one mentioned. It was very loud and our room was rocking! Perfect if you enjoy a live show whilst eating or sleeping. The band was very good though. Just not for us.

    Recently refurbished hotel, sandwiched between the M20 and the HS1 line. We found it fun to watch the trains and the sound did not disturb us. Beautiful, spacious rooms with contemporary decor, sleigh bed and coffee machine. Lovely large bathroom. Breakfast options excellent. Granola bowl huge. No way could I eat so much. Weekly specials for dining were a welcome sight. The restaurant is big and the food delicious. There are plenty of options for sitting/eating outdoors and a few quaint ‘sheds’ for small parties or families. For such a huge venue, we still found a couple of cosy places in the bar area to sit for a while. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Plenty of car parking on site. Lovely village of Lenham is not too far away. A couple of good pubs with food. We also ate at the Red Lion. Great!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful decorated property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom’s door has a window, therefore no privacy at the toilet . The prices are high for the food taste etc. Location is very secluded , can’t go anywhere by foot , unless you want to be hit by a car , no pavement . Thank God we had a car to travel.

    The property is very beautifully decorated . Big TV screen and clean bathroom. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyed my food was very nice every night
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Newly refurbished

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Excellent and we will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great room, great food, great staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom very warm Facilities excellent

    Newness choice of local beers and wines decor

    Stayed in July 2023

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