Royal St George's Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
Deal Beach - 21 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Sandwich Station - 5 min drive
Walmer Station - 7 min drive
Deal Station - 8 min drive
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Restaurants
The Five Bells - 14 min walk
Algar Lodge Farm Shop & Cafe - 3 min drive
Ossies fish & chips - 6 min drive
Time & Tide Taphouse - 6 min drive
The Quay/Sandwich - 6 min drive
About this property
THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL
THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL features a golf course and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
27 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from midnight - midnight
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Off-leash area available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Caters to LGBTQ guests
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
What to do
Sailing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Golf course on site
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
6 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board
What to enjoy
Private spa tub
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
Policies
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor G Casino Thanet (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a private spa tub.
THE BLAZING DONKEY COUNTRY HOTEL Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
5.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Jun 28, 2021
Stella
Stella, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 15, 2019
Very outdated, tatty bedrooms and bedrooms.
Well overdue an upgrade.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 7, 2019
We rang twice, when booking and on the day to advise that we would be late checking in due to attending a wedding at a nearby function. The first time I was advised that is fine as we have a 24 hour check in and second time, on day at 7pm, that due to a function being held there staff would be on site until1.30 ish if not arrangements would be made for location of key. We arrived at 1 am, hotel was locked. I rang and I was advised that I was too late and I would have to wait in my car until 2.30 am to 3 am until someone could be there. I explained that we had advised twice already we were going to be late and was retorted with that’s tough really madam. Husband and I then went back to our car to bed down for the night. However someone did then arrive about 15 mins later. We also had no lights working in bathroom, main light and shaver light and had to swap bulbs around. Therefore do not book this venue if you will be arriving late. Please note I’m not one to give bad reviews, in fact this is the first but was appalled by this situation having already paid in full. On a positive note breakfast was very good.
Hall
Hall, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 6, 2019
No
The hotel has no where nice near it to eat, there was no hot water, one of us was ill after consuming the breakfast. There were dead bugs in the rooms. Disgusting!!
Sumair
Sumair, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 3, 2019
Pleasant, but not for arachnophobes.
One night stay. It’s a pleasant & peaceful spot. The room was nice enough & the food in the restaurant was pleasant but not spectacular. It’s a lovely, cosy bar/restaurant with a good atmosphere. The only problem was the number of spiders in the room, I’m afraid. Girlfriend not impressed!
Michael
Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 24, 2019
The property is set in some lovely grounds and the restaurant area is quite rustic and welcoming. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. Check in was so fast it was almost abrupt, our room was small, very hot (we had the boiler in our bathroom which was noisy and made the room very stuffy), the bathroom light didn’t work, the hot tap was dripping all night and the toiletries were the absolute bare minimum. The room itself was quite dated and these factors combined made the price unreasonable. The food was good but serving hours were 8-9pm making it difficult to plan dinner and the staff seemed all quite new so didn’t know answers to basic questions and had no knowledge of drinks. Quite a disappointing stay overall.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 5, 2019
it was lovely looking out over the Kentish fields.
Property was a bit difficult to find
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 28, 2019
staff excellent
Service and staff were excellent but room within the main house had several problems. Staff did offer to move us but as we had already had one night there we chose not to have the bother of moving
Problems included noisy boiler in the en suite, décor in en suit poor and not the cleanest around skirting boards, hot tap extremely hard to turn off and cold tap extremely hard to turn on
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
May 28, 2019
Check in was ok as lady in front desk was nice. Was not able to use the bar though as there was a wedding. The disappointment was breakfast. Absolutely unpleasant experience altogether. All tables had been used and we had to clean our own table and get cutlery. All pastries had run out and the one guy serving was way overworked and uninterested. The other guests were laughing about the ‘self service’. All could have been redeemed when I spoke to the manager at check out but his passive aggressive responses were unwelcome and unpleasant. He challenged me and I suggested he ask all guests about their breakfast experience upon checkout. My guess would be he didn’t. Such a shame as it’s a beautiful little place and could have been a lovely spot to return to.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 2, 2019
It’s trying it’s best but could do better
Lovely staff, they are trying to have things at a high standard but my room was a little tired and worn out, despite turning both knobs off on the radiator the radiator was still on making the room very hot, the shower left a lot to be desired to not very powerful and a pain to get temperature correct.
Food was good stake tasted like to much lighter fluid was used on the charcoal grill to light it and that got into the food.
Breakfast was good but again let down by the slow pace of the kitchen nearly 40mins from sitting down to eating in a sitting of less than 10 people.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2019
Excellent accommodation definitely recommend.
On arrival we immediately felt very welcome, our rooms were in a beautiful courtyard. The restaurant and bar were lovely sitting in front of a very welcoming log fire. The food and service was outstanding we will definitely be going back!
Lee
Lee, 3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2019
Nice friendly place for a business stop over
Nice friendly place for a business stop over, although it’d be great if you needed to be in Dover early as a family to get to France.
The room I had this time was a little tired it was still clean and comfortable, the evening meal and Breakfast were both excellent.
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2018
Great stay.
Really friendly staff nothing was too much trouble, there was a minor issue with the room when I checked in but that was quickly fixed with no fuss at all.
Evening meal and breakfast was excellent too.
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2018
good stay, great breakfast
Laurence
Laurence, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 2, 2018
A bit pricey I'm afraid and not to include breakfast, that was an £9.50.
nicola
nicola, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2018
I would recommend staying here
We were in Walmer visiting friends and needed a reasonably priced place to stay! and for room only we had a good deal. Added breakfast there for just £8 per head when we checked in. It was down a few narrow country lanes but the hotel itself was just what we were hoping for. Lovely breakfast. Nice friendly staff, plenty of parking, clean, comfortable and warm. It was only a one night stay and we didn't have an evening meal or anything but all in all we were happy with our choice.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2018
Sadly somewhat disappointing
My first impression when arriving in the car park were good. Plenty of easy parking and nice looking grounds. Unfortunately, however, it went a bit downhill from there. No member of staff at reception or the bar area an for only a sign pointing guests to head out the back to the marquee where a private wedding was in full flow - I'm sure they were delighted with random guests wandering in looking for staff to get checked in.
Service was very slow and the food was OK. Essentially "OK" was the final summary. It has the potential to be really nice but needs considerably better management & organisation. I don't like being too harsh but sadly left disappointed.
Alan
Alan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 11, 2018
Verified traveler
4-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 7, 2018
Good Value and clean tidy and friendly
Athol
Athol, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 6, 2018
This hotel is only for people attending a wedding
We booked this hotel as it was close to our friends home.on arrival there was one guy who was doing everything. We felt extremely sorry for him as he was trying his best.
Door to room was broken, leaky tap.
This is purely a wedding venue hotel where they do not have time for any other guests.
Breakfast was ok but once again, the same member of staff trying to feed 60 people. Obviously impossible.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 3, 2018
Rural gem
Lovely rural get away, peaceful. The highlights are the excellent food and attentative friendly staff. The rooms are converted stables, clean and with some lovely views.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2018
Had family room for 5!
Had nice clean family room for 5, quiet place to stay and close to Dover for ferry. Good parking outside the accommodation. Nice breakfast. Would stay again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2018
Great little spot
Lovely place to stay - very clean, beautiful gardens. Room not too hot despite the really hot weather! The only suggestion I would make is just add a little bit more pressure to your water system so the showers are sufficiently powerful!
Dan
Dan, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 26, 2018
Just overnight
Super cute hotel in the country. Room was very small and crowded for 5 people. Lots of bugs inside the bathroom but overall it was ok