White Lion Tenterden is a haven where you can unwind in the garden or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. With free self parking, 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises, this upscale hotel ensures a comfortable stay.
Kent and East Sussex Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Chapel Down Winery - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Great Dixter House and Gardens - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 88 min drive
Charing Station - 20 min drive
Etchingham Station - 20 min drive
RH and DR Romney Sands Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Ferry Inn - 9 min drive
Pig & Sty - 8 min drive
Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room
The Bull at Benenden - 7 min drive
Peggotys - 3 min walk
About this property
White Lion Tenterden
When visiting Tenterden, White Lion Tenterden is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Garden
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does White Lion Tenterden offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, White Lion Tenterden does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at White Lion Tenterden?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at White Lion Tenterden?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at White Lion Tenterden?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at White Lion Tenterden and nearby?
White Lion Tenterden has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near White Lion Tenterden?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around White Lion Tenterden like?
White Lion Tenterden is located a short 5-minute walk from Kent and East Sussex Railway.
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White Lion Tenterden Reviews
Reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Food
Breakfast
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay with many guests praising its quality. (7 reviews)
Parking was very secure and convenient with ample space available. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Great pub good food and rooms have all you need for a comfortable stay.
Alisdair
Alisdair, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2025
Friendly staff and great service paticulary in evening Good food and selection of wines at reasonable prices
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Comfortable quiet room with nice touch of coffee/tea etc and also some payable snacks. Nice big TV. Fluffy towels. Bath with overhead shower.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
Exceptional throughout
Excellent service and accommodation. The bar/restaurant food and drink was exceptional along with the superb service.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 3, 2025
The floors were creaky and could hear the quests in the room above walking around and down pipe when they flushed the toilet.
If you were taller than 5ft 10in I would have difficulty in the bathroom, especially the shower.
Paint work was tried.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
It was a lovely - period dated pub with wood beams. The facilities were excellent and the hosts were fantastic I used this for a visit to the nearby vineyard. Its directly on the high street with its own car park. There are many shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes on the high street, and the steam train station is just off the high street
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Lovely central location. Based in the high street of Tenterden. The room is well equipped and spacious. Comfy bed.
Bernadette
Bernadette, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2025
Lovely pub/hotel with good food i a great location
Lovely pub/hotel in a great location. We had an excellent Sunday roast .The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. My only criticism is that it needs a lick of paint here and there.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Staff was VERY helpful. There was a problem with the reservation through Expedia, only one bed in out room rather than two. They ended up giving us a second room free of charge. Really accommodating. Also free parking!
Celene
Celene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2023
Great place to stay
Lovely stay with great food
Jeffery
Jeffery, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
Nice stay
Old pub with rooms. Our room was on the second floor and was very hot. There was a fan but it was just moving the air around, obviously not the sort of building you can instal aircon. Decor was a bit mismatched but bed was comfortable and room was clean. Bottles of UHT milk are nice as you get more but the heat did not do them any favours. Breakfast costs extra and we had it on first morning, it was acceptable, the bacon was the best item.
Tracey
Tracey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Excellent breakfast, good drinks, friendly staff
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
You must visit here
WOW. A gem in the High Street. The staff were very friendly, some great real ales and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the cider batter Haddock and chips, OMG.
NIGEL
NIGEL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
Fab stay
Very friendly great food good service. Free car park
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 4, 2025
Centre of Tenterden
The stay was ok, it served its purpose. Most of the staff were excellent. I understand that it is an old building but the uneven floors are terrible, with a step just as you open the door to the room, unbelievable.
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
Amazing
Amazing
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2025
Lovely old pub/hotel.
A bit ,'shabby chic' but that adds to the character Great staff and good food( dinner and breakfast)
Good central location and parking
elizabeth april
elizabeth april, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Quite good.
Fod was 0k, 7 out of 10. The room itsef wa a little tired, 6 out of 10. Staff were lovely!
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Would stay again
It was very nice but a cold room and food portions small !!
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Amazing
Lovely pub /Hotel .staff super friendly and very helpful
Food was amazing we will definitely be coming back
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Nice oldie worldie pub with rooms. Beautiful open beams and vintage style soft glow lighting add to a relaxed atmosphere. The room was a great size clean and comfortable. Its the kind of placebthat has creeky floor boards but you wouldnt expect it not to. Check in was easy and quick, as was check out. All staff friendly
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2025
Could be great
Everything was ok but it could have been so much better with a bit more attention to detail. Breakfast service is less than slick but when it comes, it’s great. The rooms are showing signs of wear and tear eg flaking pain in the bathroom ceiling, coffee stains on the dressing table. Checking out was a nightmare.
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Greeted with a very warm welcome by Hannah.
Lovely deluxe room. View over town and garden.
Tea coffee etc facilities were excellent with a little treat of Tiffin too.
Only constructive criticism would be to provide better quality toilet roll!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2024
Excellent Hotel!
Great hotel with a great pub, ideal location for a trip to chapel down winery. Great little town too, helpful staff when an extension was required for one of the rooms. Breakfast was delicious just a little confusing with regards to prices and choices. Overall great stay would recommend and stay again.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
Very old fashioned pub which I liked with a decent choice of beverages. The man who helped us check in and later serve us drinks was very helpful, polite and present. However I didn’t like or understand having to leave my card details and effectively a deposit for items that had been made available in the room. If you don’t trust people just don’t have them available. The other issue was the floor in the room which was very unsteady and the hotel and hotels.com should really add that somewhere when people are choosing. Whilst it was ok for us it definitely would not have been for others.