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Holidays in Broadstairs

There's a reason Broadstairs fills up first every summer. Here's how to find the right place to stay — and what to do once you've dropped the bags. Dickens' favourite bay, still perfectly old-fashioned. Set in Kent, it makes a brilliant base whether you're here for a week or a quick escape.

Holiday ideas in Broadstairs

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Weather in Broadstairs

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Beach water quality

Official Environment Agency classifications for designated bathing waters near Broadstairs.

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Waterfront Hotel

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Deal Castle (Good water quality)

Broadstairs

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The Falstaff Hotel and Restaurant

🏖️ 0.45 miles from Ramsgate Sands (Excellent water quality)

Ramsgate

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Anchor House Hotel

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Broadstairs, Viking Bay (Good water quality)

Broadstairs

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Nethercourt Touring Park

✓ Free temperature-regulated showers and hot water all day

🏖️ 0.75 miles from Ramsgate Western Undercliffe (Excellent water quality)

Ramsgate

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Dunkerley's Seafood Restaurant Hotel

✓ Family-run seafront hotel and restaurant since 1987

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Deal Castle (Good water quality)

Deal

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Premier Inn

🏖️ 2.51 miles from St Margaret`s Bay (Excellent water quality)

Guston Wood, Dover

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Premier Inn

Dover

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ATIS The Park Inn

Dover

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Comfort Inn

🏖️ 0.35 miles from Ramsgate Sands (Excellent water quality)

Ramsgate

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Poppy Lodge

Broadstairs, Southern England

Sleeps 2

£841 per break

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White Cliff Hotel

🏖️ 0.62 miles from St Margaret`s Bay (Excellent water quality)

Broadstairs

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Travelodge

✓ Perfect base for White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle

Dover

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Ivy Cottage

🏖️ 0.36 miles from St Mildred's Bay, Westgate (Good water quality)

Broadstairs, Southern England

Sleeps 5

£327 per break

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Manor Farmhouse

🏖️ 2.98 miles from Deal Castle (Good water quality)

Deal, Southern England

Sleeps 12

£1,326 per break

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Kingsdown International Camping Centre

✓ Set on a 35-acre cliff-top estate with panoramic sea views

🏖️ 2.27 miles from St Margaret`s Bay (Excellent water quality)

Kingsdown

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Home From Home

🏖️ 0.82 miles from St Margaret`s Bay (Excellent water quality)

Dover, Southern England

Sleeps 6

£621 per break

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Stable Cottage

🏖️ 0.58 miles from Walpole Bay, Margate (Good water quality)

Broadstairs, Southern England

Sleeps 2

£747 per break

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The Yarrow Hotel

✓ Historic Jacobethan-style building dating from 1894

🏖️ 0.42 miles from Broadstairs, Viking Bay (Good water quality)

Broadstairs

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Farm Cottage

🏖️ 0.58 miles from Walpole Bay, Margate (Good water quality)

Broadstairs, Southern England

Sleeps 4

£821 per break

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Old Downs Farm - The Coach House

🏖️ 0.97 miles from Sandwich Bay (Good water quality)

Deal, Southern England

Sleeps 8

£1,196 per break

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Old Downs Farm - Coachman's Cottage

🏖️ 0.97 miles from Sandwich Bay (Good water quality)

Deal, Southern England

Sleeps 4

£591 per break

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Pax

🏖️ 0.66 miles from St Margaret`s Bay (Excellent water quality)

Dover, Southern England

Sleeps 4

£427 per break

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Old Parish Hall

🏖️ 0.39 miles from Ramsgate Western Undercliffe (Excellent water quality)

Broadstairs, Southern England

Sleeps 6

£721 per break

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The Miners House

🏖️ 1.66 miles from Deal Castle (Good water quality)

Deal, Southern England

Sleeps 4

£483 per break

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Where to stay in Broadstairs

The right base depends on your crew: couples tend to love a cottage with a view, families get the most from a holiday park's pools and kids' clubs, and campers and caravanners are spoilt for choice. We list them side by side here, with live links through to each operator to book.

When to go

Book early for August — the best-located stays go months in advance. Shoulder season (May–June and September–October) is when regulars travel: quieter beaches and attractions, softer prices, same scenery.

Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest time to visit Broadstairs?

Outside school holidays — typically late September to early May. Many stays cost 30–50% less than in August, and attractions are quieter too.

Is Broadstairs good for families?

Yes — filter the listings above by family-friendly facilities like pools, kids' clubs and playgrounds, and check the things-to-do guide for rainy-day options before you book.

How do I book a stay in Broadstairs?

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