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1. The Horseshoe and Castle
The Horseshoe and Castle4.0 star property
Rochester
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
The price is £158
£158
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
2. Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG4.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,000 reviews)
The price is £70
£70
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
3. The Palace Hotel Southend
The Palace Hotel Southend3.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
7.2/10
Good
(1,002 reviews)
- Seaside tranquility at this eco-friendly hotel, where guests are just steps from Southend Beach and captivating ocean panoramas await.
The price is £59
£59
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
4. Seven Hotel
Seven Hotel4.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,001 reviews)
The price is £95
£95
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
5. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG3.0 star property
Canterbury
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(1,000 reviews)
The price is £53
£53
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
6. ILFRACOMBE HOUSE HOTEL - Near Cliffs Pavilion
ILFRACOMBE HOUSE HOTEL - Near Cliffs Pavilion4.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(519 reviews)
The price is £87
£87
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
7. The Hope Hotel
The Hope Hotel3.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
7.4 out of 10, Good, (589 reviews)
7.4/10
Good
(589 reviews)
- Savour the coastal charm of this beachside haven, where ocean breezes caress and the shoreline beckons just steps from your room.
The price is £80
£80
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
8. Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)3.0 star property
Westcliff-on-Sea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(1,000 reviews)
- Experience Victorian elegance at the seaside, with dramatic sea views and a quick 10-minute stroll to Three Shells Beach.
The price is £62
£62
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
9. Duke of Cumberland
Duke of Cumberland3.5 star property
Whitstable
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (127 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(127 reviews)
The price is £101
£101
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
10. Camelia Hotel
Camelia Hotel3.0 star property
Southend-on-Sea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (417 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(417 reviews)
- Beachfront bliss in Southend-on-Sea where coastal dining and seaside adventures await just steps from your spotlessly clean room.
The price is £108
£108
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Gillingham Hotel Reviews
The Horseshoe and Castle
The Horseshoe and CastleRochester
10/10 Excellent
In a picturesque setting with lovely friendly staff and a very welcoming atmosphere, food was excellent and prices good for what you get , definitely be visiting again and highly recommend to anyone!
In a picturesque setting with lovely friendly staff and a very welcoming atmosphere, food was excellent and prices good for what you get , definitely be visiting again and highly recommend to anyone!
Rebecca
The Beaches Guest House
The Beaches Guest HouseSouthend-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
Omg what a lovely place to stay. Clean, well maintained , very comfortable a really home from home. Breakfast was excellent .I would definitely stay again. So friendly nothing was to much trouble. Looking forward to going back when I can . So thank you very much to our hosts . Very impressed. 👍
Omg what a lovely place to stay. Clean, well maintained , very comfortable a really home from home. Breakfast was excellent .I would definitely stay again. So friendly nothing was to much trouble. Looking forward to going back when I can . So thank you very much to our hosts . Very impressed. 👍
Catherine
The Lodge Guesthouse
The Lodge GuesthouseRochester
10/10 Excellent
Pleasent, lovely, will stay again. Like a home away from away.
Pleasent, lovely, will stay again. Like a home away from away.
D
Duke of Cumberland
Duke of CumberlandWhitstable
10/10 Excellent
Staff were wonderful as was the room and the food available in the restaurant.
Only disadvantage was the lack of car parking but that still wouldn’t put us off returning.
Staff were wonderful as was the room and the food available in the restaurant.
Only disadvantage was the lack of car parking but that still wouldn’t put us off returning.
Karen
Hamiltons Boutique Hotel
Hamiltons Boutique HotelSouthend-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
We arrived and we was greeted by lovely lady Debbie, the room, bed & shower all fabulous. Breakfast was beautifully cooked and lovely crest fruit, all you wanted. Having stayed at several places when we visit Southend, now we have found The Hamilton we would stay anywhere else. It's a real gem
We arrived and we was greeted by lovely lady Debbie, the room, bed & shower all fabulous. Breakfast was beautifully cooked and lovely crest fruit, all you wanted. Having stayed at several places when we visit Southend, now we have found The Hamilton we would stay anywhere else. It's a real gem
jan
Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
Holiday Inn Southend by IHGSouthend-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
whenever working in the area always a perfect stay.
whenever working in the area always a perfect stay.
Gordon
Seven Hotel
Seven HotelSouthend-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
Fabulous, our room 402 had a huge balcony with views over the estuary and of the pier. Staff were very friendly and attentive, evening meal of sharing steak was cooked exactly as we like it and breakfast was also very nice, highly recommend the full English for the hungry or sausage muffin. The location is also great, up on the cliff away from the noise but only a short walk to the lift and no more than 5 minutes walk to the pier. My only suggestions to make this perfect would be to make a...
Fabulous, our room 402 had a huge balcony with views over the estuary and of the pier. Staff were very friendly and attentive, evening meal of sharing steak was cooked exactly as we like it and breakfast was also very nice, highly recommend the full English for the hungry or sausage muffin. The location is also great, up on the cliff away from the noise but only a short walk to the lift and no more than 5 minutes walk to the pier. My only suggestions to make this perfect would be to make a...
Victoria
Camelia Hotel
Camelia HotelSouthend-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
This was my second visit and the service was even better than last time when it was exemplary. From the moment we arrived the staff could not do enough to help us. They even helped me with the bags because my husband is less abled. They were very attentive and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was memorable. The icing on the cake was having the cases taken to the car when we departed. We will definitely be back there when we next book a show at Cliffs Pavilion as it is so convenient. Many...
This was my second visit and the service was even better than last time when it was exemplary. From the moment we arrived the staff could not do enough to help us. They even helped me with the bags because my husband is less abled. They were very attentive and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was memorable. The icing on the cake was having the cases taken to the car when we departed. We will definitely be back there when we next book a show at Cliffs Pavilion as it is so convenient. Many...
Sonia
Oyster Fleet Hotel
Oyster Fleet HotelCanvey Island
10/10 Excellent
We have stayed in this hotel lots of times over the last 3 years and it has always been comfortable .
We have stayed in this hotel lots of times over the last 3 years and it has always been comfortable .
Anonymous traveller
Marine Hotel
Marine HotelWhitstable
10/10 Excellent
We know the area well and we're staying at the Marine Hotel for a wedding. We had the superior room but sadly it rained so did not really use our balcony. The room was warm, clean and the staff all very friendly. Everyone was very helpful and made you feel very welcome. We will definetely book again. They also have 2 dog-friendly rooms which is great news for our 4-legged companion.
We know the area well and we're staying at the Marine Hotel for a wedding. We had the superior room but sadly it rained so did not really use our balcony. The room was warm, clean and the staff all very friendly. Everyone was very helpful and made you feel very welcome. We will definetely book again. They also have 2 dog-friendly rooms which is great news for our 4-legged companion.
Justine
Hotel Continental
Hotel ContinentalWhitstable
10/10 Excellent
Very pleasantly surprised, the room actually had 3 bedrooms and the staff couldn’t do enough for you, would definitely stay again.
Very pleasantly surprised, the room actually had 3 bedrooms and the staff couldn’t do enough for you, would definitely stay again.
Leigh
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHGCanterbury
10/10 Excellent
The room and communal areas were spotless. The breakfast was a buffet style. Not great but not bad either.
The room and communal areas were spotless. The breakfast was a buffet style. Not great but not bad either.
GSH
59a Whitstable - One Bedroom Flat With Balcony
59a Whitstable - One Bedroom Flat With BalconyWhitstable
10/10 Excellent
A spotless, comfortable one bedroom apartment in the centre of Whitstable...with free off-road parking - what more could you ask for?
Excellent communication from the owners, with plenty of advice and information.
An added bonus for us was a secure courtyard where we could store and secure bikes for the duration of our stay.
A spotless, comfortable one bedroom apartment in the centre of Whitstable...with free off-road parking - what more could you ask for?
Excellent communication from the owners, with plenty of advice and information.
An added bonus for us was a secure courtyard where we could store and secure bikes for the duration of our stay.
Roger
Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)Westcliff-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
The surroundings is lovely right by the beach the lady who served breakfast was really lovely and so was the lovely breakfast very nice filled me for the whole day. The reception staff were very friendly aswell. Very nice hotel x
The surroundings is lovely right by the beach the lady who served breakfast was really lovely and so was the lovely breakfast very nice filled me for the whole day. The reception staff were very friendly aswell. Very nice hotel x
Renee
Sally
SallyWhitstable
10/10 Excellent
Lovely clean and well fitted accommodation within walking distance of all the best places in Whitstable.
Lovely clean and well fitted accommodation within walking distance of all the best places in Whitstable.
Stephen
The Palace Hotel Southend
The Palace Hotel SouthendSouthend-on-Sea
10/10 Excellent
It is in an ideal position on the sea front. Front desk staff were very helpful and polite. Breakfast was good. There is a well equipped gym.
It is in an ideal position on the sea front. Front desk staff were very helpful and polite. Breakfast was good. There is a well equipped gym.
Anonymous traveller
Find out more about Gillingham
Gillingham and its attractions for beach lovers
Gillingham, Medway, while not directly on the coast, is conveniently situated near several delightful beach options that are perfect for families seeking a seaside escape. Just a short drive away, you can explore the sandy stretches of Chatham Maritime, where children can build sandcastles and enjoy the gentle waves. The historic Rochester Castle, with its stunning views over the River Medway, is also within reach, perfect for a day of exploration followed by a picnic by the water. Families can take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque River Medway, where scenic boat trips provide a unique perspective of the area. For adventure seekers, nearby beaches such as the popular Whitstable offer thrilling water sports and fresh seafood dining experiences. When it comes to accommodation, consider staying at a hotel in the charming Gillingham town centre, where quality service meets convenience. Here, you can unwind at family-friendly hotels that provide easy access to both urban attractions and the beautiful coast, ensuring a memorable and relaxing holiday experience with your loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gillingham like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its restaurants, Gillingham offers a lot for the traveller planning a getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Gillingham?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Gillingham: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Gillingham is 757 mm.
What is there to see and do around Gillingham?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Chalkwell Beach or Southend Beach for some quality time by the water. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions such as Medway Park Sports Centre and Kent Downs. You can also pay a visit to Priestfield Stadium or Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre for more to see and do.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Gillingham?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Gillingham more easily: To get to Gillingham, book a flight to London (SEN-Southend), the closest major airport, which is located 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from the city centre. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Gillingham Station or Rainham Station.