St Martins Guest House

The room itself was spotless, smelled good, nicely decorated and very spacious. It felt very classy. The neighborhood was very quiet in the evenings. John, the host, was kind, welcoming and super helpful in recommending places to see, how to easily get there and places to eat. He was also very knowledgeable about the history of the area. I recommend staying two nights if you have time!

There wasn’t really anything that we did not like. It might seem strange to some to have the shower in the room and not together with the toilet but this worked well giving the room more of a spacious feel and you do need to remember that the house is 200 years old! I would recommend that the owners consider putting in a more comfortable mattress as it was a bit hard but this didn’t bother us as we were tired after a long day of walking and exploring.

We booked this guesthouse spontaneously and were glad to find a place. Dover was quite busy with a cruise ship departing the next day. The house has a traditional, slightly nostalgic charm that gives it character without trying too hard. What really made the stay memorable, though, was the lovely concierge. Friendly, genuinely interested, and always up for a good conversation, he adds a wonderfully personal touch to the whole experience. It felt less like a transaction and more like being welcomed into someone’s home - with a host who enjoys getting to know his guests. All in all, a pleasant and personal stay in a convenient location.

A very nice and cosy guesthouse with a very good, gentle and nice host. He had all kinds of interessting stories to tell about Dover and its history. The room itself was decotated as a classic English room with almost vintage furniture. Nevertheless everything was very clean and the room had a fresh smell. The place was directly near the city centre but also very quiet.

Shower and bed are very small for a guy who is 2 meter tall. For an accomodation like this, without breakfast, the price is pretty high. We have had better prices including breakfast. But we knew this beforehand so it is not realy a minus.

It was comfortable. The room was bigger than expected. It was clean and made up each day. The teacakes were welcome! John welcomed us and was available whenever we were around, wishing us good morning, asking about our day and generally being very friendly. He was knowledgeable about the area and very responsive prior to arrival.

Parking can be a bit of a problem in this area. There is available space on the road, but it’s not guaranteed. There is also a car park behind the property, but is expensive during the day.(free at night) if parking is important to you, it may be an issue. However, every thing we wanted to do was within walking distance, so when we finally got a spot, we didn’t have to move! The parking won’t stop us rebooking this property though.