Hythe Imperial
Facilities
- Bar
- Golf
- Beach
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor Hot Tub
Coastal air and panoramic sea views make this splendid hotel and spa a haven of luxury and relaxation. With space to chill out, there’s an indoor pool and spa area overlooking the patio and gardens, as well as four treatment rooms, a nail bar and relaxation lounge. From expert facials to truly relaxing hot stone massage therapies, the spa menu has something for everyone, best enjoyed before some time out in the secret hot stone relaxation area.
How to get here
Choose your package
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Pamper Day
Spa day1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment
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Access to the facilities in the Morning OR Afternoon
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£10 voucher to redeem on Caudalie Products purchased (£25 minimum spend)
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Bed and Breakfast with Spa Access
1 night1 mealWhat's included (per person)
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Breakfast
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Use of the facilities
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Tea and Stones Package
Spa day1 meal1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment
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Afternoon Tea
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Access to the facilities in the Morning OR Afternoon
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£10 voucher to redeem on Caudalie Products purchased (£25 minimum spend)
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Dinner, Bed and Breakfast with Spa Access
1 night2 mealsWhat's included (per person)
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Breakfast
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£37 allowance per person towards dinner
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Use of the facilities
Bottle of Prosecco in your room -
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Drift Away Spa Break
1 night1 meal1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment
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Breakfast
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2 hours use of the facilities
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Seashore Sundays
1 night2 meals1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment
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Breakfast
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£30 allowance per person towards dinner
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2 hours use of the facilities
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Imperial Retreat Package
1 night2 meals1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment
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£30 allowance per person towards dinner
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Breakfast
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Access to the facilities in the Morning OR Afternoon
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Sea Breeze Package
2 nights3 meals1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment
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£30 allowance towards dinner (1st night) on 1 night
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Breakfast on 2 days
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Access to the facilities in the Morning OR Afternoon
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You & Me Time with Bubbles
1 night1 mealWhat's included (per person)
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Breakfast
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Use of the facilities
Bottle of Prosecco in your room -
Property Policies
During your stay
- Family Friendly
- No pets allowed
Our cancellation and Amendment policy
Please be aware that all bookings are non-refundable. Any amendments made may incur an admin fee and are subject to the venue's policies and availability.
Hythe Imperial frequently asked questions
- Who owns Hythe Imperial?
Hythe Imperial is currently owned by the GSE Group, who bought it in 2008. The group ownership follows an illustrious history having opened in 1880 and hosted the good and the great across the centuries.
- How do you get to Hythe Imperial?
The Hythe Imperial is easy to get to by car. It's about 30 to 40 minutes from Canterbury by car and there is ample parking. From London and/or the M25, take the M20 towards Folkestone. The closest train station is Folkestone Central (high speed train to London), which is about four miles from the hotel and they are minutes from the Le Shuttle Channel Tunnel as well as 30 minutes from the Eurostar terminal in Ashford, with fast trains to London St Pancras (32 minutes).
- What is included in a Hythe Imperial spa day?
What's included in a spa day at Hythe Imperial depends on the experience that you book. However, the spa is complete with a range of facilities and treatments. There is a gym, fitness classes, a spa bath, sauna and steam room, as well as a pool and space to relax. There are also six treatment rooms where therapists use the Caudalie brand in face and body therapies.
- What is near Hythe Imperial?
Hythe Imperial is well located for exploring the surrounding area. The hotel has its own nine-hole golf course, while nearby recommended attractions include a day on Hythe Beach, a trip to St. Leonard's Crypt, experience Hythe South Mirror or head to Saltwood Castle.
- When was Hythe Imperial built?
Hythe Imperial was built in 1880, constructed by the South Eastern Railway and named the Seabrook Hotel. It was expanded upon in 1896 and was acquired by the Marston family in the 1940s by which time it had become the Hotel Imperial at Hythe. In the 1970S a leisure wing was added. In 1990 it was renamed The Hythe Imperial Hotel.
- What amenities does Hythe Imperial have?
The hotel has ample grounds including its own nine-hole golf course, there are 92 bedrooms - each with their own style and ranging from intimate spaces to cottage-style suites and family rooms. The hotel has its own restaurant, as well as two bars - it is proudly the home of Moët & Chandon in Kent. The spa facilities include a gym, fitness classes, a spa bath, sauna and steam room, as well as a pool, space to relax and treatments from Caudalie in six treatment rooms. The hotel aims to be as accessible as possible in a historic building. Wheelchair users can access the reception area and ground floor via a ramp and they have a lift to other floors.
- What are the food and drink options at Hythe Imperial?
The hotel's main restaurant is Coast - an award-winning fine dining experience serving modern British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The elegant Moët & Chandon Bar is a proud statement - it's the only one of its kind in Kent, is for those over the age of 18 only and enjoys breathtaking views of the seafront. The Martello Bar meanwhile is a sociable spot for team coffee, light lunches or afternoon tea.
- How many treatment rooms are there at Hythe Imperial?
There are six treatment rooms in the spa at Hythe Imperial, where therapists offer treatments using the famous Caudalie product line, drawing on the luxurious healing powers of grapes.
- What time is check in/check out?
Check-in at Hythe Imperial is from 4pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.
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- Swimming Pool
- Indoor Hot Tub
- Sauna
- Relax Room
- Gym
- Steam Room
- Bar
- Golf
- Beach
- Restaurant
- Coastal Breaks
- Hen Night
- Gift Packages for Her
- Family Friendly
A contemporary environment that retains a sense of history through columns around the pool, the Hythe Imperial Health Club offers a gym, fitness classes, a spa bath, sauna and steam room. There’s also space to relax, indoors or outdoors, with the pool and spa area overlooking the patio and garden.
A devotee of the Caudalie brand, there are six treatment rooms providing massages, facials, and full body treatments as well as manicures and pedicures and finishing touches.
The Hythe Imperial has stood at the heart of Hythe for hundreds of years, replete with Victorian splendour and offering guests the chance to bask in the coastal air and panoramic sea views while enjoying friendly and attentive service. Over time the hotel has undergone development and improvement but has retained its sense of history going back to 1880. Today it has 92 rooms - each with their own style and ranging from intimate spaces to cottage-style suites and family rooms.
The hotel's main restaurant is Coast - an award-winning fine dining experience serving modern British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The elegant Moët & Chandon Bar is a proud statement - it's the only one of its kind in Kent, is for those over the age of 18 only and enjoys breathtaking views of the seafront. The Martello Bar meanwhile is a sociable spot for team coffee, light lunches or afternoon tea.