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Duke of Cumberland

3.5 star property
Hotel in Whitstable with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Luxury Room | Free WiFi
Family Room | Free WiFi
The Duke of Cumberland blends rustic charm with modern comforts. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, relax in the garden, or unwind with drinks at the bar. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while complimentary coffee and tea are available in the lobby all day.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Trundle Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Free WiFi

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitstable is home to Duke of Cumberland. Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club and Whitstable Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tankerton Slopes and West Blean & Thornden Woods. Whitstable Museum and Gallery and MFA Bowl Whitstable are also worth visiting.
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High Street, Whitstable, England, CT5 1AZ

What's nearby

  • Whitstable Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tankerton Slopes - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tankerton Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 10 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Neptune - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Peter Cushing (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Birdies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Hearth - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Duke of Cumberland

Hotel near University of Kent
Free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Duke of Cumberland. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Duke of Cumberland have amenities such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Duke of Cumberland Hotel
Duke of Cumberland Whitstable
Duke of Cumberland Hotel Whitstable

Frequently asked questions

Is Duke of Cumberland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Duke of Cumberland?

Duke of Cumberland doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Duke of Cumberland?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Duke of Cumberland?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Duke of Cumberland located?

Situated in Whitstable, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Playhouse Theatre Whitstable, Whitstable Museum and Gallery, and Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre. Whitstable Beach and Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club are also within 10 minutes. Whitstable Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Duke of Cumberland Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All round excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

Enjoyed 2 nights in Whitstable. What a lovely place, with lots to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Amenities
We loved our weekend , the hotel was in a great location . Facilities staff and food were wonderful . The only downside was the constant traffic noise at night until early hours of the morning . This is probably the busy bank holiday weekend .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent all very friendly. Rooms are excellent and very clean. Breakfast is amazing and sets you up for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well maintained hotel in the heart of Whitstable - friendly staff and great breakfast- thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely very spacious bedroom & bathroom beautifully decorated & with nice extra touches. Comfy bed. Breakfast was excellent & all the staff were friendly & efficient. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous room in a gorgeous classic British hotel. It was spacious and had all the amenities needed. Great views of the high street as well. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here.

The room was lovely. The breakfast was great (full English). Lived the bar too.
Oyster Catcher bedroom.
Dining room
Dining room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was just lovely. Great location and beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really charming place to stay! Perfect for a weekend. Staff were brilliant and attentive and breakfast was great! Just to note we did get woken up a bit early by a drinks delivery for the pub underneath but wasn’t too bad
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dragan

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice now and I love it rooms are excellent and very clean and staff are super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

D GREENWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Hotel

Lovely room, great breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff, especially Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at the Duke of Cumberland! We’ve been coming to Whitstable for years and are pleased to see that this great pub has finally been given some TLC. Whitstable was definitely in need of a nice boutique hotel in the centre of town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good all tound hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun and lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff really want to look after you was a joy to be there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property just a few steps from both shopping and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, nicely located, beds were nice and soft.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was quite expensive for what it was. The room was nicely decorated but small. Quite hard to understand that it was advertised as a family room, as if there were 4 people in it you would not be able to turn around. It was really a small twin room but charged at considerably more than a double. A bit noisy and only limited bedding - a sheet and a single blanket meant we found ourselves bit cold at night. No extra blankets in the cupboard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

What a lovely place the rooms are beautiful the food and service amazing. I would definitely recommend the only down was the price of parking in whitstable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Duke of Cumberland . Great location in central Whitstable but this did mean we heard road noise in the early mornings. if we were to stay again we would ask for a quieter room. However, the room itself Emmeline, couldn’t have been nicer, beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. A small fridge in the room would have made it perfect. Staff was really friendly. Breakfast excellent with plenty of choice. No parking at the hotel itself but plenty of car parks nearby - hotel gives you details of these. If you’re prepared to walk a bit further you can park cheaply at the co op at the bottom of the high street using the parking app.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Very nice all round
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024