Duke of Cumberland

Property class: 3.5

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A historic building with a sign reading "The Duke of Cumberland" and "Cumberland Rooms".
A window with a view of buildings, a potted plant, and a vase with flowers on a ledge.
A bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and yellow patterned pillows.
A room with a fireplace, a mirror, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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High Street, Whitstable, England, CT5 1AZ
  • Place, Whitstable Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitstable Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tankerton Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Trundle Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitstable

Duke of Cumberland places you next to Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and within a 5-minute walk of Whitstable Museum and Gallery. This 8-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Playhouse Theatre Whitstable - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Whitstable Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whitstable Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tankerton Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whitstable Station - 10 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peter Cushing (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Neptune - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whitstable Oyster Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Birdies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Samphire - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Duke of Cumberland

Guests of Duke of Cumberland enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Duke of Cumberland?

Duke of Cumberland offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Duke of Cumberland?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Duke of Cumberland on Nov 12, 2026 start from $143, including 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.

What's there to see near Duke of Cumberland?

This hotel is located in Whitstable, just steps from Playhouse Theatre Whitstable and Whitstable Museum and Gallery, and within a short walk of Whitstable Beach. You'll also find Whitstable Harbour and Tankerton Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Duke of Cumberland?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Duke of Cumberland include a casino at the property?

No, Duke of Cumberland doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Duke of Cumberland?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Duke of Cumberland a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include bathrobes.

Does Duke of Cumberland have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Duke of Cumberland have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Duke of Cumberland serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Duke of Cumberland allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Duke of Cumberland.

Does Duke of Cumberland have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Duke of Cumberland?

The closest major airport to Duke of Cumberland is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 20.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Duke of Cumberland?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Duke of Cumberland.

Duke of Cumberland Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Perfect home base to explore Dover Sandwich and lovely Whitstable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast friendly staff nice restaurant ,room was very spacious,great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Right in the heart of Whitstable with easy access to all amenities of the town. Lovely spacious and comfortable room, great breakfast choices, and after a few drinks in the bar, only a few steps to the room. Staff were great also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff...great breakfast...nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, helpful, friendly staff, fabulous food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great central location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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All round excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Warm, friendly pub & room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central, newly refurbished, with great pub!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay, the room was big yet cosy and the bathroom had shower and bath options! Amazing restaurant too and very helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly good standard rooms above busy pub. Staff pleasant and helpful. Quiet overnight and 5 minutes walk to beach. Be aware parking is not included and parking charges in Whitstable are high
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay

Enjoyed 2 nights in Whitstable. What a lovely place, with lots to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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everything was perfect. quiet, clean, and fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very welcoming, nicely located, beds were nice and soft.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a fun and lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Good all tound hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional Hotel

Lovely room, great breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff, especially Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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the hotel itself was great, staff were very helpful. They could do with installing double glazing in the building however, as it got quite noisy early in the morning given how close traffic / heavy lorries pass to the hotel. We were in the top floor, but were still woken up by it early doors!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property just a few steps from both shopping and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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All great including the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a beautiful small hotel, 8 rooms over a pub in the centre of town. Each room is different but mine (room 5) was amazing. Large bedroom and a spa line bathroom with a tub that would be perfect for wine and a bubble bath and a separate rainfall shower. Breakfast was included with a good sized menu. All the staff was friendly and helpful. There is no elevator, so you are carrying your luggage up and down a lot of stairs, but the staff always jump in to help. This property is owned by a local brewery and the room comes with a bottle of beer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous staff really want to look after you was a joy to be there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, right in the centre of town but did mean our room, with single glazed windows, was extremely noisy. Other than that, everything was great about the hotel and room. The staff were great, the breakfast delicious, the room and bathroom were huge and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026