The best spa hotels in Kent

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Kent easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf Hythe, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Set in 44 acres of land right on the coast of the English Channel, this 4-star Victorian hotel boasts a spa and a 9-hole golf course. The Dover Ferry Port is only 20 minutes’ drive away from Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf. Overlooking the sea, the spacious rooms at Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf feature a cosy seating area and an en-suite bathroom. All have tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Leisure and spa facilities at the Hythe Imperial include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The Hythe Imperial has a number of dining options which include the Rosette A la Carte Coast Restaurant and the Indian Fusion Holy Pundit. The hotel also features a bar that serves traditional meals and lighter food options. Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf is the perfect base to explore the stunning Kent countryside and attractions such as Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Brockhill Country Park. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 52 GBP.

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• 2 BEST WESTERN PLUS Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Dover, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. The 4 Star Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel & Spa is a seafront hotel in Dover, Kent and a short distance from Canterbury. It offers tours of Dover, charming Regency decor, and many rooms with picturesque waterfront views. The hotel is set in a Georgian terrace, steeped in history, nestled under the famous White Cliffs in the shadow of Dover Castle with uninterrupted views across the English Channel. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, adjustable heating, a safe, iron and ironing board and a hairdryer Enjoy a light bite or gourmet dinner from Marco Pierre Mr. White's English Chophouse restaurant's beautiful sea-facing terrace or Marco Pierre White's Wheelers Fish & Chips. Guests can also enjoy light snacks in the bar and terrace or the Waterfront Cafe, both overlooking the Dover coastline. The Waterfront Spa & Health Club has 7 spa treatment rooms, sauna Jacuzzi, steam room, a large gym and exercise room for fitness classes. 4 function/ conference rooms, free high-speed internet access and complimentary parking is provided. The hotel front desk is open 24-hours and food is served 24-hours a day. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 53 GBP.

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• 3 Yarrow Hotel Broadstairs, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Located in the beautiful town of Broadstairs, Yarrow Hotel features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The property also has a spa area which includes a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There is a range of holistic and beauty treatments available as well as a hair salon. London Gatwick Airport is 84 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 70 GBP.

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• 4 Canterbury Hotel Canterbury, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Canterbury Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town centre and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away. With many original period features, the elegant en suite rooms have flat screen TVs, desks and cosy beds. A continental, breakfast is available each morning at the property. The Canterbury Hotel has an attractive courtyard garden and inviting bar. Free parking is provided on a first come first served basis, and the rail station is close by. The Marlowe Theatre is a 16-minute walk from Canterbury Hotel. London Southend Airport is 42 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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• 5 The Spa Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. The Spa Hotel is an elegant country mansion just a 10-minute walk from Tunbridge Wells Rail Station. It is set in 14 acres of gardens and parkland, and has a swimming pool and sauna upon prior reservation. The Spa features 2 gymnasiums, a steam room and a flood-lit tennis court. A range of beauty treatments and therapies are also available for guests to enjoy. Many of the hotel’s rooms have views across the beautiful 14-acre grounds, and there is free Wi-Fi access. Each also has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, facilities for making tea and coffee, and a hairdryer. Modern British cuisine can be enjoyed in The Orangery restaurant, and there is an all-day menu. The Spa also offers banqueting and conference facilities for up to 300 people. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 81 GBP.

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• 6 Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa Chatham, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa has 100 comfortable bedrooms, leisure and spa facilities, with indoor swimming pool, Squires Restaurant & Bar, as well as 24-hour room service. Every room at Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa has high-speed internet access. The fully equipped leisure facilities include a fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Guests can enjoy an invigorating massage, soothing body wrap or even a gel pedicure. Squires Restaurant has an à la carte menu while the hotel’s open lounge and bar offer a menu with afternoon tea, lunchtime snacks and evening meals. Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa is located in mid Kent, with easy access via the M2 or M20. The hotel is well located for historic Rochester and its castle (3.7 miles), Chatham Historic Dockyard (5.5 miles), Leeds Castle (10.6 miles), Bluewater Shopping Centre (15.5 miles) and the Brands Hatch Race Circuit (17.5 miles). Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 62 GBP.

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• 7 Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa Ashford, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Eastwell Manor Hotel is an impressive building overlooking beautiful lawns and set in quiet surroundings. It features 2 restaurants, a bar, a gym and a spa. Classic and Superior rooms are available in the Manor and the property have alternative standard accommodation set adjacent to the building in Eastwell Mews. The Manor restaurant serves French and modern English cuisine prepared using the best local produce. Guests can use the Champneys Spa, a fully-equipped gym and various outdoor facilities such as a tennis court and another pool between 07:00 and 10:00 and between 17:00 and 21:00. Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa has kept some original features such as carved panelled rooms and massive baronial stone fireplaces. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 192 GBP.

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• 8 Ashford International Hotel & Spa Ashford, United Kingdom

  Hotel. The Ashford International Hotel is just minutes from the M20 and the Eurostar connection. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, and the hotel also boasts a restaurant, pool and hot tub. The modern large rooms at the Ashford all have free Wi-Fi, baths and showers and tea/coffee making facilities. The fitness and spa centre has a wealth of amenities including a 20-metre indoor pool and spa area. There is also a rock sauna, steam room and 6 beauty rooms offering a wide variety of spa treatments. The Ashford’s restaurant has a brasserie-style menu and uses locally sourced ingredients. Quench Bar is an informal sports bar showing live sports events and news. Leeds Castle and Boughton Golf Club are just a 15-minute drive, whilst London is only 35 minutes away on the high speed rail service. The Eurotunnel is 12 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 75 GBP.

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• 9 Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa Ash, United Kingdom

  Hotel. The Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel is a modern hotel situated in beautifully landscaped grounds. Located within easy access of the M25, M20 and M2 motorways, the hotel is renowned for its excellent conference facilities and has a purpose-built training floor. The fully-equipped Leisure Club complete with pool, gym, spa, sauna, steam room and beauty treatment rooms is the perfect place to unwind. Just 17 miles from central London and close to the M25, the hotel is also within easy reach of London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the Channel Tunnel and the new Eurostar terminal at Ebbsfleet. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 59 GBP.

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• 10 Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club Maidstone, United Kingdom

  Hotel. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club offers a private 18-hole PGA golf course, free parking and a swimming pool. London is just 42 miles away. The luxurious rooms at Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club feature flat-screen TVs, a laptop safe and sumptuous bedding. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi access in public areas 24 hours a day. Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club also boasts an on-site gym and spa offering beauty treatment and massages. Dining options include the Cast Iron Grill, offering fresh and locally sourced British dishes. Zest Bar is a lively sports bar, and The Brew Bar Lounge offers a selection of craft beers, cocktails, sharing plates and afternoon tea. Guests can reach the Eurotunnel, which is 30 miles from the hotel. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 93 GBP.

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• 11 Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel Maidstone, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Neighbouring Leeds Castle, the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is built around a Georgian country house with 26 acres of private grounds. Offering free parking, it is close to Maidstone at Junction 8 of the M20 motorway, in the heart of Kent. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. Canterbury Cathedral and Bluewater Shopping Centre are a 40-minute drive, and the channel ports and Eurotunnel are less than an hour away. With an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and gym, guests can exercise or relax at the hotel’s health club. Guests can also enjoy mini golf, tennis, and croquet on-site. Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 60 GBP.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!