About this property
Just 5 minutes' drive from the Channel Tunnel, The Ship Inn - Sandgate offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional pub restaurant. Situated in Sandgate, the inn is a mile from Folkestone Harbour. Set in a Victorian cottage, the rooms all feature a private bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have a TV, hairdryer and DVD player, and some have wonderful views across the English Channel. The cosy Ship Inn Restaurant serves a varied menu, featuring homemade specials and local produce. The bar offers a range of real ales and beverages. Delicious cooked breakfasts are served daily in the courtyard or on the terrace. With Dover Ferry Terminals just 15 minutes’ drive away, Ship Inn is only metres from Sandgate’s sandy beach. Historical Canterbury is a 20-minute drive away, and picturesque Hythe can be reached in just 5 minutes’ drive.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Barbara
United Kingdom“Immaculate room, facing the sea. lovely soft furnishings and bed linen, comfortable bed, everything was good quality right down to the cutlery. Small run business with a personal touch. Exceptional breakfast, hard to beat with homemade bread for...”- Nicoline
Germany“Everything! Very lovely hosts, perfectly situated at the seafront with beautiful views. Breakfast is served in your room.” 
Gerard
Netherlands“We had a spacious room with seaview on first floor of a nice old building and enjoyed excellent service by the very friendly landlady who cooked us a nice breakfast in the morning. Good shower, good bed be it a bit narrow.. Next to the Famous Ship...”- Maggie United Kingdom“Lovely room with fabulous view. Excellent breakfast served in our room.”
- David United Kingdom“Sea view. Friendly owners. Spacious and comfortable.”
Nicola United Kingdom“Warm welcome from Stewart and Wendy. The bedroom, sitting room and bathroom were spotless and comfortable.”- John United Kingdom“I’d describe it more as a very hospitable b&b. The setting over looking the English Channel was good despite the weather. The owners were very friendly and the breakfast was excellent. The room was spotless and the walk in shower very good....”
- Sue United Kingdom“Wendy and Stewart were excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome. The delicious breakfast was served in our room so we could relax and appreciate the sea views. Quality local produce used for breakfast including home made bread. Lots of...”
- Angela United Kingdom“Spotlessly clean Great location Comfortable beds Delicious breakfast”
- Andy United Kingdom“Fantastic view of the channel, watching the waves crashing in on the shore. Breakfast served to our room so we could make the most of the view. Ate in the restaurant, skate wing first class and able to take drinks back up to our room. Lovely...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
If you wish to eat at the Ship Inn Restaurant, you are advised to book a table in advance.
