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Hotels near Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast. Comprising a keep and four circular bastions, the moated stone castle covered 0.61 acres (0.25 ha) and had 39 firing positions on the upper levels for artillery. It cost the Crown a total of £27,092 to build the three castles of Walmer, Sandown, and Deal, which lay adjacent to one another along the coast and were connected by earthwork defences. The original invasion threat passed, but during the Second English Civil War of 1648–49, Walmer was seized by pro-Royalist insurgents and was only retaken by Parliamentary forces after several months' fighting.

15 hotels within 5km of Walmer Castle in Walmer, United Kingdom, including 2 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Glebe House, about 0.8km away.

Just one of the hotels we track sits within a short walk (under 1km) of Walmer Castle. 2 of the 15 are rated 4-star or higher.

15 hotels within 5km

Where to stay near Walmer Castle

Glebe House

Glebe House

274 Dover Road Walmer

0.8km away

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Little Basset

Little Basset

Little Basset Glen Road Kingsdown Kent CT14 8BS

1.6km away

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The Coach House- Stunning Detached Coastal home, with parking, by Historic Deal Castle

The Coach House- Stunning Detached Coastal home, with parking, by Historic Deal Castle

72 The Strand

2.0km away

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Pilots Lodge by Deal Castle with free parking

Pilots Lodge by Deal Castle with free parking

45 Victoria Road

2.2km away

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Stylish Garden Flat

Stylish Garden Flat

42 Victoria Road

2.2km away

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Number One B&B

Number One B&B

1 Ranelagh Road, CT14 7BG

2.2km away

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Private Double en-suite Room at the Groves

Private Double en-suite Room at the Groves

350 Middle Deal Road

2.4km away

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Dunkerleys Hotel

Dunkerleys Hotel

19 Beach Street, CT14 7AH

2.4km away

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The Kings Head

The Kings Head

9 Beach Street, CT14 7AH

2.5km away

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Waterfront Hotel

Waterfront Hotel

29 Beach St, CT14 6HY

2.6km away

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The Rose

The Rose

91 High Street, CT14 6ED

2.7km away

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Royal Hotel

Royal Hotel

Beach St, CT14 6JD

2.8km away

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Bear's Well Guest House

Bear's Well Guest House

10 St George's Road, CT14 6BA

2.8km away

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APPLEDOWN - Secluded Rural Retreat in Kingsdown, 10 mins to BEACH

APPLEDOWN - Secluded Rural Retreat in Kingsdown, 10 mins to BEACH

Ringwould Road Nr Deal

2.9km away

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The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory

The old rectory Mongeham church close

3.5km away

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Good to know about Walmer Castle

Which hotel is closest to Walmer Castle?

Glebe House is the closest hotel we track, about 0.8km from Walmer Castle.

How many hotels are within walking distance of Walmer Castle?

1 of the 15 hotels we compare sit within a short walk — under 1km.

This guide combines data from our own listings with editorial that may be AI-assisted. Distances, prices and details can change — please confirm anything you rely on before you book.

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