Dover Hotel Accommodation

Hotels & Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Dover, England.

Premier Inn Dover Central
Premier Inn Dover Central

There are no large multinational 4 star chains in Dover. Most tour groups favour the Ramada Hotel on the outskirts of Dover, for independent travellers without their own vehicle this can be a little isolated.


In the centre of Dover close by each other on the waterfront facing the beach are solid mid range options the Premier Inn pictured right and the Best Western Dover Marina. In terms of a central location convenient for cruise/ferry terminals, shops and public transport these two are probably for most people the benchmark hotels.


If you are coming or departing from Dover by train and looking for a budget option there are several Bed and Breakfast options all next to each other facing the railway station.

Just walk across to the station in the morning for a taxi to the cruise terminal or get the shuttle bus to the ferry terminal.


If you have your own transport there is another Premier Inn (normally slightly cheaper than the one in town) and a Ramada on the outskirts of Dover on the main road from Canterbury into Dover.


Hotels In The Centre Of Dover

For most people the Premier Inn Dover Central and the Best Western Dover Marina are the front runners for accommodation in Dover. Both are on the pleasant wide promenade facing the beach. Behind both hotels is the town centre which has seen better days but has a wide variety of shops and mostly budget orientated restaurants, (this is not a wealthy town). There is also an outlet centre behind the Best Western.

The Premier Inn is a purpose built new hotel that has only been open a couple of years. It has a solid mid-range pub/restaurant. The Best Western is housed in much older, elegant period buildings.

Premier Inn Dover Central (Town Centre Sea Front)

Conveniently located, Premier Inn Dover Central is in close proximity to the cruise and ferry terminals and just a short walk to Dover town centre.


Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). These rooms are normally the same price as a normal double/twin room.

Premier Inn Dover Central With Dover Csatle Above
Premier Inn Dover Central (centre bottom)
With Dover Castle Above

The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult. Breakfasts are buffet all you can eat affairs.


The hotel is a basically a good 3 star grade hotel but without services like room service, health clubs, spa's etc. There is a pub restaurant that is quite acceptable and not overpriced or you have the town behind you for alternatives.

There is free, though limited car parking.


Best Western Dover Marina Hotel & Spa

Best Western Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
Best Western Dover Marina Hotel & Spa

Conveniently located right on the seafront with the beach in the front and the town centre directly behind through an underpass.

You can view your cruise ship from the front of the hotel.

Competitively priced standard double/twin rooms as well as family rooms available.


The hotel is 3 star grade hotel with a choice of food options including a Brasserie style restaurant overlooking the English Channel and port area and also a bar.

Like all Best Western properties, WiFi is free, unlike the neighbouring Premier Inn.

The spa and health club is undergoing a refurbishment and is closed until January 2012.


Guest Houses by Dover Railway Station

Best Western Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
Dover Restover, St Alban's & Norman Guest Houses

Conveniently located directly opposite Dover Priory Railway Station this terrace of three guest houses offers affordable and flexible accommodation when overnighting in Dover.

All guest houses are housed within the same Victorian block pictured right. The Dover Restover is furthest left and the Norman Guest House furthest right.


Its just a 5 minute taxi ride from the cab rank in front of the station to or from the Dover cruise terminals and there is a shuttle bus several times an hour to the ferry terminal, also from in front of the station.


A range of room sizes and formats are on offer. All three guest houses offer free Wi-Fi.

Its just a 5 minute stroll into the town centre with its shops and restaurants and beyond that the pleasant promenade and beach.


St Alban's Guest House Norman Guest House Dover Restover B&B

Hotels On Edge Of Dover Suitable For Motorists

Grounds Of Ramada Hotel Dover

Ramada Hotel Dover (4 Star Hotel)

If you want a full service 4 star hotel the Ramada is really the only place in town and for all that its a very nice hotel too. The hotel is on the edge of Dover, fully 2 miles from the town centre and ferry/cruise terminals. Its a great place after a long flight to unwind in the peace of the gardens before a cruise.


The hotel has a mini gym, restaurant, free wiifi and free car parking.

There is a McDonald's and neighbourhood shops including a Fish & Chip shop within 400 yards. There is a large Tesco supermarket within walking distance and a limited bus service into Dover town centre.


Premier inn Dover East

Premier Inn Dover East

Well situated at the top of the main road climbing out of Dover Ferry Port cut into the famous white cliffs towards Canterbury.

There is nothing else in the vicinity except for a Brewers Fayre Restaurant and a petrol station next door. Dover Castle is less than a mile.


Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast.

The full all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection.