About this property

Beachfront Location: Aqua Bay Guest House in Kent offers direct beachfront access and a sun terrace. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene garden setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, refrigerators, free toiletries, showers, carpeted floors, TVs, and electric kettles. Family rooms and ground-floor units are available. Exceptional Facilities: The property provides free WiFi, a public bath, concierge service, menus for special diets, outdoor seating, bicycle parking, and a dining area. Nearby Attractions: Herne Bay Beach is just a few steps away. London City Airport is 100 km distant. Other attractions include the University of Kent (11 km) and Canterbury Cathedral (14 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Inger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location on the sea front, a very clean & tidy guest house. Friendly owners. Breakfast was delicious.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in a lovely location the facilities were very good
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great. Breakfast was delicious. Tony was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very comfortable and the host was fantastic
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Host ( Tony ) was very welcoming and obliging. He was also a font of knowledge about the local area and could help with restaurant and parking recommendations etc. He also watched over the car on double yellow lines whilst we unloaded and loaded...
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great guest house. Perfectly situated. Lovely hosts. Stayed there before x
  • Osusanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff, beautiful view of the sea, nice breakfast, fantastic location.
  • Pawliszyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our plans changed on the day of our stay. Tony managed to accomodate all of us despite the guest house being full. He and Sally were fantastic!
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was superb. The owners were very friendly and helpful re recommendations of restaurant etc. The hotel was very clean and. comfortable . Great location in hearne bay on the front seaside .
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tony was super friendly and made us feel right at home. He is very funny and easy to chat to and gave us great suggestions for places to visit. He also rememebered that we were there for my friend's wedding and asked us about how it went the next...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Aqua Bay Guest House

Company review score: 9.6Based on 359 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Expect a warm greeting from Toni & Sally as they welcome you to the Aqua Bay guest house, a family run business with a friendly, personal feel which sets it apart from the dreary rooms of the chain hotels. It is a guest house where you are invited to make yourself comfortable and treat it as your home.

Property information

Welcome to the Aqua Bay, one of the last remaining traditional guest houses on the Herne Bay seafront. Our lovely Victorian building is central to the charm of this wonderful beach resort that offers both fabulous views and personal customer service for the quintessential English seaside experience. We have two Seaview Family Rooms which give our guests a wonderful opportunity to watch some of the breath-taking sunrises and sunsets which Herne Bay offers. Please note these rooms are located on the 2nd & 3rd floors so not recommended for those unable to climb stairs or with health issues. Our standard rooms offer cosy, comfortable accommodation and are situated at the rear of the building. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. An iron & ironing board are available for guest use on request. Please note we do not provide guaranteed parking, however there is paid parking directly outside the Aqua Bay operated by the local council which accepts card/cash payment. There are also any free spaces available within a very short walk of the guest house.

Neighbourhood information

Herne Bay and neighbouring Whitstable boast many excellent restaurants and pubs all within easy walking distance and we are renowned for our locally caught fish and chips. It has both a welcoming and diverse community, friendly locals and a strong sense of pride that overflows into the clean streets, blue flag beaches and tourist attractions.‍ Herne Bay itself is very popular for water sports, jet skiing, wind surfing, and sailing and is also suitable for swimming and excellent fishing. Herne Bay has also recently been awarded a blue flag for its excellent beaches. The town excels itself for walking and cylicng holidays enabling you to visit nearby Whitstable to savour the many restaurants, bars and fish harbour.‍ Herne Bay is in close proximity of the City of Canterbury and offers the opportunity of visiting many seaside resors and the Thanet coast line which boasts a wide diversity of birdlife and nesting colonies, and skylarks at nearby Reculver.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.