The Beacon

Tea Garden Lane, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>27</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
27 reviews

The staff all greeted you, beautiful room, really good value tasty food and they prepared a special breakfast for us as we were leaving early

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The Beacon

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  • Apartments
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Heating
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The Beacon in Royal Tunbridge Wells provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. Housed in a building dating back to 19th century, this apartment provides free Wifi and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. All rooms include a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have lake views. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels. Guests can eat at the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. Hever Castle is 11 miles from The Beacon, while Ightham Mote is 12 miles away. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 24 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
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  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff all greeted you, beautiful room, really good value tasty food and they prepared a special breakfast for us as we were leaving early”
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location atop a valley, I enjoyed a beautiful sunrise. Staff were super friendly and I felt really welcomed and cared for. My room was really cosy and although this was a business trip, I felt as though I was on holiday. Really great value...”
  • Jamila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning hotel. I ended up comming back earlier from my event just so I can try the bathtub ☺️ will definitely be comming back and trying the restaurant too”

Managed by The Beacon

Company review score: 9.7Based on 27 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The Garden Bar is open every day from 9-5 and through to 11pm on Wednesday to Saturday nights and the Restaurant is open 12-4 everyday and for diner Wednesday to Saturday. The Beacon Country House has a long history of hosting glamorous parties and providing care and shelter for those in need. From the Tea Rooms and Pleasure Gardens created by Sir Walter Harris to the important role it played housing both Basque and Jewish refugees in Wartime. We are proud of these values and traditions and aim to keep The Beacon fire burning bright for generations to come and by offering you a spectacular space for memorable dining, providing a picture postcard of whimsical, rustic romance and undeniably stunning views. In an ever-increasingly fast-paced world, we are here to help you to check out of the virtual hustle and bustle, offering you an unforgettable dining experience to share with your loved ones in either the elegant Restaurant or stylish Garden Bar Combining the best local ingredients we can find, breath-taking views, and care-filled service, here at The Beacon you are sure to experience something that will stay with you for a long time.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Beacon
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Electric kettle
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Ironing facilities
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Coffee house on site
    • Wine/Champagne
      Additional charge
    • Kids' meals
      Additional charge
    • Bar
    • Minibar
    Activities
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Express check-in/out
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Beacon takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Beacon accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Beacon of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Beacon

    • Check-in at The Beacon is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Beacon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Beacon is 1.5 miles from the center of Royal Tunbridge Wells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Beacon on this page.

    • The Beacon can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Beacon has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The Beacon has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Beacon offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)