Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Kent

A stay at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Big Ben and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre.

With a stay at Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel in London (Canary Wharf), you'll be a 3-minute drive from One Canada Square and 5 minutes from Tower of London. This family-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Sky Garden.

With a stay at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, Suites and Residences, you'll be centrally located in London – a 7-minute walk from Buckingham Palace and 13 minutes by foot from Big Ben. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Trafalgar Square and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This family-friendly aparthotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Harrods and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington Gardens.

Located in Eastbourne, 300 metres from Eastbourne Beach, The Pilot Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 6.6 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, the inn with free WiFi is also 27 km away from Glyndebourne Opera House. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.5 km from Eastbourne Pier.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Brighton Marina is 31 km from the inn, while Brighton Pier is 33 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 76 km from the property.

Located within 6.6 km of Crystal Palace Park and 8.6 km of Colliers Wood in London, Ultra Modern Room offers accommodation with seating area. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is 9.3 km from Morden. The homestay provides mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The units in the homestay are equipped with an iPad. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

A minimarket is available at the homestay.

Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

O2 Academy Brixton is 11 km from the homestay, while Nonsuch Park is 12 km away. London City Airport is 25 km from the property.

Located in Folkestone, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hythe Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Folkestone Beach.

With a stay at Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Sloane Street and within a 5-minute walk of Harrods. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hyde Park Corner.

Located in Horley, Russ Hill Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Tilgate Park and Hawth Theatre. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from K2 Crawley Leisure Center and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Surrey Hills.

When you a stay at Spencer Court Hotel in Ramsgate, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of St Augustine's Church and The Pinball Parlour. This guest house is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Margate Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. Augustine Abbey Monastery.

Located in London (Walthamstow), The Commongate Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Westfield Stratford City. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Tower of London.

Housed in a historic building, CloudZen provides a garden, as well as accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchenette in Kent. The property features sea and garden views, and is 400 metres from The Bay Beach. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

The units are equipped with a microwave, toaster, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Units come complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a hot tub and free toiletries, while certain units at the guest house also offer a seating area. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Yoga classes and fitness classes are organised at the fitness room on site. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Granville Theatre is 6.9 km from the guest house, while Sandwich Railway Station is 16 km away. London City Airport is 118 km from the property.

With a stay at Park Hotel in Ilford (Cranbrook), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Thames River. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from O2 Arena and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Tower of London.

Situated in Hastings and only 34 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, NORTHRISE RETREAT features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 1907, the property includes sauna and hot tub. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests can grab a bite to eat in an outdoor dining area at the bed and breakfast.

A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is available for the continental breakfast.

The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Eastbourne Pier is 35 km from the bed and breakfast. London Gatwick Airport is 104 km from the property.

Providing quiet street views, Brick Lane Apartments is set in the Tower Hamlets district of London, 1.4 km from Liverpool Street Underground Station and 2.3 km from Sky Garden. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property offers soundproof units and is located 200 metres from Brick Lane.

Each unit is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels.

Tower of London is 2.7 km from the apartment, while London Bridge Underground Station is 2.9 km away. London City Airport is 10 km from the property.

• Central setting
• Great views
• Casino

The Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea is right in the heart of things. It’s plonked opposite Southend Pier and all its family-friendly attractions, so you’re a five-minute stroll from Adventure Island and a load of shops and eateries. What’s more, the hotel has its own casino, so you don’t have to leave to get your fun fix.

This place truly caters to all kinds of travellers. There are sea-view options for every room, whether you’re booking Standard, Superior or Family. The hotel’s fully accessible and there are also dedicated pet-friendly rooms. It’s also got seven meeting rooms, with views of the River Thames, and a private dining room with a chandelier.

The aptly named Pier View Bar & Restaurant also makes the most of the views. It’s the place to come for breakfast buffets, as well as light bites and bigger meals. Everything from halloumi fries and chicken wings to pies and pizzas graces the menu. And, for leisure time, you’ve got the casino and a fitness centre.

Sherwood Hotel, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is situated in Margate, 500 metres from Walpole Bay Beach, 7.9 km from Granville Theatre, as well as 17 km from Sandwich Railway Station. Featuring sea and garden views, this bed and breakfast also comes with free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has family rooms.

All units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a TV. Each unit has a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette fitted with a microwave. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels.

Deal Castle is 26 km from the bed and breakfast, while Sandown Castle is 28 km from the property. London City Airport is 119 km away.

With a stay at Cranbrook Hotel in Ilford (Valentines), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Thames River. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from London Bridge and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

Attractively situated in the Wandsworth district of London, Battersea Apartment near Battersea Power Station Private Rooms or Entire Flat is located 4.2 km from South Kensington Underground Station, 4.4 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC and 4.6 km from Victoria and Albert Museum. It is situated less than 1 km from Clapham Junction and features a shared kitchen. Royal Albert Hall is 5.2 km away and Victoria Train Station is 5.5 km from the homestay.

Featuring free WiFi, the units have a washing machine and a TV with streaming services. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the homestay, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Natural History Museum is 4.9 km from the homestay, while Harrods is 5 km from the property. London City Airport is 21 km away.

This family-run B&B offers free high-speed WiFi, and a warm, friendly, family atmosphere.

The Eastbourne Reymar has a guest lounge with board games, books, a Freeview TV and DVD player provided.

Some of the rooms have sea views, but all of the rooms are en suite. Tea/coffee, biscuits, clean linen, fresh towels, shampoo and bath gel are provided every day.

Start your day with a fresh full English breakfast. A wide range of cereals, yoghurt, fresh fruit, tea/coffee and juice are also available.

The Eastbourne Reymar is 30 metres from the seafront, within walking distance of the pier, restaurants, theatres and bars. Eastbourne town centre is a 10/15-minute walk.