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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
Luxury Room
Terrace/patio
Interior
Family Room
Welcome to Duke of Cumberland, where rustic charm meets modern comfort. Savor a full breakfast, bask in the sun at the garden, or grab a drink from the bar. With free in-room WiFi and coffee/tea always available in the lobby, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
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 does it cost to stay at Duke of Cumberland?

As of Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Duke of Cumberland on Sept 1, 2025 start from CA $263.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Duke of Cumberland Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Edouard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, thank you very much ! Only one thing, it’s a bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

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

Jason

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

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

PHILIP

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

Wonderful stay.

Outstanding hotel. Beautiful, tasteful decor. Central in town. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Duke of Cumberland. Our room was lovely, light and clean, and we had a wondeful view of the high street. We will definitely come and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new and modern finishes, very comfortable room with good amenities. Helpful staff and delicious mussels in the restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice conversion of this old pub. Rooms are well furnished and smart, good food and friendly service