Last-minute hotel deals near Howletts Zoo

With a stay at The Bell Hotel in Sandwich, you'll be steps from Secret Gardens of Sandwich and a 3-minute drive from Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Margate Beach.

Located in Ashford, The Old Alma is in a national park – a 1-minute drive from Kent Downs and 6 minutes from Wye National Nature Reserve. This bed & breakfast is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Hollywood Bowl.

Located in Folkestone, Premier Inn Folkestone - Channel Tunnel is within a 15-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. This hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from BuildKent Stadium.

With a stay at Premier Inn Herne Bay in Herne Bay, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Reculver Towers and Roman Fort and The Kings Hall. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Margate Beach.

Located in Ramsgate, Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Westwood Cross Shopping Centre and Ramsgate Royal Harbour and Marina. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Margate Beach and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Dreamland.

Featuring garden views, Plumpton House offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 8.6 km from Ashford International Train Station. The property is around 19 km from Eurotunnel UK, 21 km from Canterbury East Train Station and 22 km from Canterbury Cathedral. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the guest house, every unit includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a fireplace. At the guest house, the units have bed linen and towels.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available.

You can play billiards, darts, and tennis at the 3-star guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Canterbury West Train Station is 23 km from the guest house, while Folkestone Central Railway Station is 23 km away. London City Airport is 92 km from the property.

With a stay at Premier Inn Whitstable in Whitstable, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Duncan Down. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Whitstable Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Whitstable Museum and Gallery.

Located in Ramsgate, Premier Inn Ramsgate - Manston Airport is within a 5-minute drive of St Mary's Church and RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Margate Beach and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.

With a stay at Premier Inn Dover - A20 in Dover, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from East Cliff And Warren Country Park.

With a stay at Crown Inn in Birchington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Margate Beach and Monkton Nature Reserve. This inn is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from University of Kent.

Pure Edge beach guest house with Sea view offers a garden, as well as accommodation with a kitchen in Herne Bay, 10 km from University of Kent. The property has sea and garden views, and is 600 metres from Herne Bay Beach. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.

At the guest house, all units include a wardrobe. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Canterbury West Train Station is 12 km from the guest house, while Canterbury Cathedral is 13 km from the property. London City Airport is 98 km away.

Set in Whitstable and only 1.4 km from Whitstable Beach, Guest suite at Seventy Seven offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.4 km from University of Kent.

The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Canterbury West Train Station is 9.1 km from the guest house, while Canterbury East Train Station is 11 km from the property. London City Airport is 91 km away.

Located in Ashford, Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa is a 2-minute drive from Kent Downs and 6 minutes from Godinton House and Gardens. This spa hotel is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Leeds Castle.

With a stay at New Flying Horse in Ashford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Kent Downs. This inn is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 11.2 mi (17.9 km) from University of Kent.

Set in a 17th-century posting house featuring oak beams and gleaming brasses, the New Flying Horse Inn boasts an on-site bar and restaurant, as well as a beautiful garden comprising of a terrace area and several lawned areas with benches to relax and enjoy a drink or meal. It offers stylish accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and on-site public parking free of charge.

Rooms at the New Flying Horse Inn feature traditional décor in warm tones and come with a TV, a writing desk and views of the property's garden. They all comprise a modern private bathroom with either a bathtub or a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms also include a seating area with a sofa.

Guests can enjoy an array of menu options on the inn's restaurant, where breakfast is also served every morning. A range of drinks and snacks is available in the bar throughout the day.

Leggetts Lane is set in Whitstable, 90 metres from Whitstable Beach, 10 km from University of Kent, and 11 km from Canterbury West Train Station. The property is around 13 km from Canterbury East Train Station, 13 km from Canterbury Cathedral and 32 km from Granville Theatre. There is private parking and the property offers an electric vehicle charging station.

At the aparthotel, the units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Sandwich Railway Station is 34 km from the aparthotel, while Ashford International Train Station is 34 km away. London City Airport is 92 km from the property.

Set in Whitstable in the Kent region, with Whitstable Beach nearby, Fishermans Cottage offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 11 km from Canterbury West Train Station, 13 km from Canterbury Cathedral and 13 km from Canterbury East Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from University of Kent.

The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whitstable, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Granville Theatre is 34 km from Fishermans Cottage, while Ashford International Train Station is 34 km away. London City Airport is 92 km from the property.

Situated in Whitstable and only 1.3 km from Whitstable Beach, The Snug- With Private parking features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is set 12 km from Canterbury WestTrain Station and provides private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from University of Kent.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Canterbury East Train Station is 13 km from the holiday home, while Canterbury Cathedral is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 94 km from The Snug- With Private parking.

Sitting on the Tankerton Cliffs and overlooking the Thames Estuary, The Marine boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers spacious rooms with stylish décor and free WiFi access throughout.

Rooms at The Marine are decorated in neutral tones and come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Some feature a fireplace and a balcony, and they all comprise a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or a shower. Free toiletries are provided.

In the evenings you can enjoy a meal in the hotel’s restaurant, prepared using the finest local produce. Meals are also served for lunch and dinner in the property's bar and lounge, which look out across the sea. A wholesome breakfast is available every morning in the common dining room.

The towns of Whitstable, Margate and Ramsgate are all within a 30-minute drive.

Sleepy Hollow is located in Dover, 11 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station, 12 km from Folkestone Harbour, as well as 15 km from White Cliffs of Dover. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Dover Priory Station.

The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Eurotunnel UK is 16 km from Sleepy Hollow, while Deal Castle is 18 km from the property. London City Airport is 112 km away.