The Best Hotels Closest to Historic Dockyard Chatham in Chatham for 2026

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A waterfront building with a glass facade reflecting the lights.

A bar area with a wooden counter, a beer tap, and a menu board.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a nightstand.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging lights.

1. Ship & Trades

1.4 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Paul

SAR 476

SAR 571 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with a wooden deck, seating areas, a small pond, and various plants.

A hotel room with three single beds, each with a wooden headboard and white bedding. There are two wall-mounted lamps providing light.

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large plant.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a Christmas tree, and a fish tank in the background.

2. King Charles Hotel

0.8 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Andrew

SAR 192

SAR 231 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A building with a sign that reads "Trivolles Rochester".

A reception area with a black reception desk labeled "Trivolles Rochester," a black sofa, and three red tree paintings on the wall.

A historic waterfront with stone buildings, a prominent church spire, and a boat docked at the pier.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a tufted headboard, white bedding, and beige throw blankets.

3. Trivelles Rochester

1.9 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Patricia

SAR 237

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, a painting on the wall, and a curtain.

A hotel room with two beds, a radiator, a wooden headboard, a patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

4. RBS Hotel, Rochester

2.2 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

George

SAR 213

SAR 265 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoor area.

The exterior of St. George Hotel with a prominent sign and windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a river and buildings, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with sheer covers.

5. St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham

1.2 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Abid

SAR 257

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a dark headboard, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, blue lighting, and a modern interior design.

The Charles Hotel with a reception area, a terrace, and a sign listing amenities such as 24-hour portage, television, wifi, breakfast, and a reception lounge.

A modern bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a blue-lit ceiling.

6. The Charles Hotel

1.2 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Ayomide

SAR 282

SAR 339 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A large outdoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water slide, and a lifeguard station.

A hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a welcome mat, a kitchen area with a sink, and a sign that says 'Welcome Home'.

A kitchen counter with a toaster, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a basket of snacks.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a grey sofa with decorative pillows, a television mounted on the wall, and a door with a sign that reads "TAKE LIFE ONE CUP AT A TIME".

7. Hidden Treasure- 2 Beds Sleeps 3 Gillingham

1.9 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

SAR 535

SAR 535 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-story building with a balcony featuring a sign that reads "The Ship Hotel."

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table with flowers, a lamp, and a TV on the wall.

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Ship Hotel".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

8. The Ship Hotel

18.7 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Keith

SAR 462

SAR 555 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A traditional wooden boat docked at a marina with a backdrop of residential buildings and calm water.

A compact, well-lit cabin with a single bed featuring a neatly folded towel, a small window, and a headboard with built-in lighting.

A boat interior with a seating area, a table, and a view of the marina.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, coffee maker, and a framed map on the wall.

9. The Queen Phillippa

15.6 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Sofia

SAR 267

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building with a sign reading "the Tickled Trout" and outdoor seating.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a decorative wall panel, and a window with a view.

A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and leather chairs.

A traditional building with a brick facade, a wooden deck, and a red telephone booth.

10. The Tickled Trout

16.9 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Stefanie

SAR 294

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a chalkboard menu, and various bottles on shelves.

A traditional pub with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a clear night sky.

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a ceiling covered in foliage.

A cozy pub interior with a brick fireplace, leather armchair, wooden stools, and a bar area.

11. The Black Horse Inn

12 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Sheila

SAR 461

SAR 553 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A balcony with a view of a street, two potted plants, a bottle of wine, and a glass of wine on a small table.

A large, multi-story building with illuminated windows and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a double sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a framed cityscape picture on the wall.

12. St Andrews Apartments

13.9 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Stuart

SAR 869

SAR 1,042 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A room with a desk, chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A table with a bottle of fruit blend, a glass, and a bottle of Coca-Cola outside a building with a sign reading 'The Windmill'.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

A wooden table with a teapot, a cup, a saucer, and a bowl with sugar cubes.

13. The Windmill

16 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Vivien

SAR 320

SAR 384 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An arched doorway with two side tables, each with a lamp, leading to a room with a chandelier.

A grand living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden staircase, and a chandelier.

A grand staircase with white balustrades and a chandelier.

A four-poster bed with ornate carvings, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of a bathroom with a yellow floral wall.

14. Stone Court House

13.4 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

lee

SAR 374

SAR 549 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A brick house with white window shutters, a well-maintained garden with various flowers, and a neatly trimmed hedge.

A sign for 'The Beaumont Car Park Reception' with a pathway leading to a building.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a small table with a tray.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, wicker chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.

15. The Beaumont - B&B

14.6 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Tina

SAR 335

SAR 402 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A long dining table with chairs, a glass ceiling, and a brick wall with framed pictures.

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, a blue sofa, and a spiral staircase.

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by brick flooring and greenery.

A red brick building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a garage.

16. The Bell Inn

16.9 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Frederick

SAR 420

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A restaurant with a checkered floor, a dessert counter, and a sign for 'Sweet Tooth?'.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a bathroom, and a cityscape picture on the wall.

A reception area with a checkered floor, wooden reception desk, and multiple bar counters.

17. Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

15.2 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Steve

SAR 203

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional brick house with a garden pathway leading to the entrance.

A golf course with a castle in the background.

A couple dining at a table with a city view, a rose, and a candle.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed with multiple pillows, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with floral curtains.

18. The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle

17.4 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Toni

SAR 688

SAR 826 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a view of a vineyard.

A traditional pub named "The Horseshoe & Castle" with a classic facade, large windows, and hanging plants.

A dining table with a roasted lamb, fries, and a drink.

A bay window with two cushions, a radiator below, and a view of houses through the window.

19. The Horseshoe and Castle

7.2 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Rebecca

SAR 656

SAR 787 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A black wooden building with a sign reading "King & Queen En Suite Accommodation."

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a wall-mounted mirror, and a ceiling light.

A traditional white building with a tiled roof, multiple chimneys, and flower baskets.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

20. The King and Queen

13.1 km from Historic Dockyard Chatham

Marc

SAR 339

SAR 339 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Historic Dockyard Chatham

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ship & Trades	8.8 Excellent 724 reviews	View
King Charles Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Trivelles Rochester	8.4 Very good 276 reviews	View
RBS Hotel, Rochester	7.6 Good 194 reviews	View
St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham	7.2 Good 726 reviews	View

Top Historic Dockyard Chatham Hotel Reviews

Trivelles Rochester

10/10 Excellent

"Great room , amazing value Lovely staff on check-in"

The Charles Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service"

Other attractions near Historic Dockyard Chatham

Fort Amherst

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Chatham when you take a trip to Fort Amherst. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

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Great Lines Heritage Park

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

Find out about the history of Chatham with a stop at Great Lines Heritage Park. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Brook Theatre

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Brook Theatre, a storied theater in Chatham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Royal Engineers Museum

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Royal Engineers Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Gillingham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Chatham Naval Memorial

8.6/10 (8 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gillingham when you spend time at Chatham Naval Memorial. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Central Theatre

8.8/10 (12 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Central Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Chatham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Medway Park Sports Centre

After visiting Medway Park Sports Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gillingham. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Britannia Theatre

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Britannia Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Chatham. Visit the area's spas or amble around its seaside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Historic Dockyard Chatham?

Historic Dockyard Chatham is located in a historic area of Chatham known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 78 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Historic Dockyard Chatham?

King Charles Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Historic Dockyard Chatham. Other good choices close by include The Charles Hotel and St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham.

How many hotels are there close to Historic Dockyard Chatham?

Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Historic Dockyard Chatham.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Historic Dockyard Chatham, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Historic Dockyard Chatham?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Historic Dockyard Chatham, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Historic Dockyard Chatham?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Royal Engineers Museum and Guildhall Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Cooling Castle Barn, Medway Little Theatre, and Temple Manor. You can check out the local talent at Central Theatre, Brook Theatre, and Britannia Theatre.

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Our top choices for Historic Dockyard Chatham hotels

1. Ship & Trades

2. King Charles Hotel

3. Trivelles Rochester

4. RBS Hotel, Rochester

5. St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham

6. The Charles Hotel

7. Hidden Treasure- 2 Beds Sleeps 3 Gillingham

8. The Ship Hotel

9. The Queen Phillippa

10. The Tickled Trout

11. The Black Horse Inn

12. St Andrews Apartments

13. The Windmill

14. Stone Court House

15. The Beaumont - B&B

16. The Bell Inn

17. Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

18. The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle

19. The Horseshoe and Castle

20. The King and Queen

Compare popular hotels close to Historic Dockyard Chatham

Top Historic Dockyard Chatham Hotel Reviews

Trivelles Rochester

The Charles Hotel

Other attractions near Historic Dockyard Chatham

Fort Amherst

Great Lines Heritage Park

Brook Theatre

Royal Engineers Museum

Chatham Naval Memorial

Central Theatre

Medway Park Sports Centre

Britannia Theatre

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