Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Robe off, activewear on! There’s no need to leave your fitness goals behind when you’re on a spa break to the Dover Marina Hotel. Its Waterfront Spa health club has everything you need to help you work out, chill out and refresh your body and mind.

Work up an appetite at the state-of-the-art gym, where treadmills, cross trainers, and rowers await. Hop on the interactive bike with its on-screen instructors, or try the skiing machine or power plate. For those looking to build muscle, there are fixed weights and free weights. You can always reward your efforts with a soak in the hydrotherapy spa pool, steam room and sauna afterwards!

Prefer your exercise with lashings of sea air? You’re in for a treat. The hotel’s prime seafront location means you’re just steps from the beach and promenade – perfect for a morning jog or a breezy power-walk. If you’re feeling adventurous, the White Cliffs of Dover offer dramatic hiking trails, or try dinghy sailing, windsurfing and kayaking in the English Channel.

Got a taste for sea views, classic cocktails and elegant decor? You’ll love the hotel’s brasserie-style restaurant. Called Mr White’s Chophouse after its chef patron Marco Pierre White, it serves a classic British menu, sprinkled with French flair and a big helping of gazing out of the windows at those famous white cliffs! 

For laid-back vibes with a retro seaside twist, head to Marco Pierre White’s Wheeler’s Fish & Chips. The restaurant pays homage to the legendary Wheeler’s brand – once the oldest fish restaurant in the world. It’s now been revived by Marco so expect a few surprises! But you’ll still get to order Wheeler’s famous fish cake, along with those exceptional crispy chips, peeled and cut daily.

Just fancy a tipple? The Churchill Bar is the hotel’s cosy hideaway. With its huge window providing panoramic sea views, it’s the perfect spot for your post-spa G and T.

There’s no swimming pool at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa. But don’t hang up your cossie just yet! You’ll still need it for the subterranean Waterfront Spa, with its soothing hydrotherapy pool, steam room and sauna. Can’t live without a spot of breaststroke? You could brave a dip in the English Channel – it’s just outside!

For sea swimmers, Dover Beach is right on the doorstep and offers calm waters thanks to the harbour wall. For something a little wilder, head east to Langdon Bay, a more secluded spot beneath the cliffs. Just remember: it’s bracing, but totally worth it. No, really!

It sure does! Dover Marina Hotel & Spa has 122 rooms to check into, each one a tres chic blend of coastal colours and Regency elegance. Many rooms come with private balconies overlooking the English Channel. The hotel is Grade II-listed, so expect a few characterful quirks like high ceilings and sash windows.

Yes it is. While the building is Grade II-listed, the hotel offers step-free access, accessible rooms and lifts to whisk you to all floors. There are designated accessible parking bays right outside the door.

Here for a day spa package? Lucky you! Arrival times are generally 10am, but do check your booking confirmation as times can vary. For overnight spa stays, check-in time is from 2pm and check-out time is by 11am.

Fabulously so! While children under 16 can’t use the thermal facilities at the Waterfront Spa (and you need to be 18 and over for spa treatments), Dover Marina Hotel & Spa makes a brilliant base for seaside adventures with little ones in tow. The hotel offers family rooms with plenty of space to spread out, and there’s a kids’ menu at Mr. White’s English Chophouse.

Dover Castle is a hit with kids thanks to its secret wartime tunnels and medieval towers, while the Roman Painted House offers a peek into ancient Britain. The beach and promenade are right outside for pebble-hunting and sea-air strolls, and the White Cliffs make for a dramatic backdrop to a family photo.

Time to start packing their overnight bag! Dover Marina Hotel & Spa welcomes well-behaved dogs (and even cats!) in pet-friendly rooms. For £40 per pet, per day, they’ll get their own bed, bowls and a small toy. You can’t leave them alone in the room, and they’re not permitted in any dining areas – a great excuse for ordering room service. 

While there isn’t a golf course on-site, that doesn’t mean your nine iron will gather dust. The hotel is perfectly placed for golf lovers, with two of the UK’s most prestigious courses just a short drive away in nearby Sandwich.

Prince’s Golf Club is a championship links course with 27 holes and coastal charm. Then there’s the legendary Royal St. George’s Golf Club, host to multiple Open Championships and a bucket-list destination for any keen golfer.