"The Banging Tawa Lamb lives up to the hype — smoky, tender and generous. The team looked after us beautifully for our anniversary. Booking a stay next time."
Sarah M.
Google · May 2026
🎉 Kids eat free every Sunday with any adult main🍸 Happy Hour at Cygnet Bar · 2-for-1 cocktails weekdays 5-7pm🍛 20% off all biryanis Tuesday to Thursday evenings🛏 Coastal Escape package · Suite + dinner for two from £249☎ Call 01303 266 236 to book a table or a room🎉 Kids eat free every Sunday with any adult main🍸 Happy Hour at Cygnet Bar · 2-for-1 cocktails weekdays 5-7pm🍛 20% off all biryanis Tuesday to Thursday evenings🛏 Coastal Escape package · Suite + dinner for two from £249☎ Call 01303 266 236 to book a table or a room
Guest Reviews
4.9★ across the web
Thank you to every guest who's shared their story. Here's a selection of recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and OpenTable.
"A characterful hotel with a truly excellent restaurant. The Sunday feast was the best Indian meal we've had in Kent — and the room upstairs was spotless."
David & Anne
Tripadvisor · April 2026
"Being from a Nepalese family myself, the momos at Swagat took me right back to Kathmandu. Warm service, honest prices, unbeatable flavours."
Priya K.
Google · March 2026
"Hosted a small corporate dinner in the private room. Perfect service, beautifully paced menu, and everyone raved about the biryani. Highly recommended."
James H.
Tripadvisor · March 2026
"Ate at the Cygnet Bar before dinner — great cocktails, cosy atmosphere. Then dined at Swagat, which was outstanding. Chef Ram even came out to say hello."
Meera S.
Google · February 2026
"Stayed for a weekend on the Kent coast. Boutique rooms, generous breakfast, and the tasting menu at Swagat was worth the drive from London alone."
Tom R.
OpenTable · February 2026
"Really lovely food and warm hospitality. Room was compact but stylish. Would return happily."
Rebecca L.
Google · January 2026
"Hosted our office Christmas dinner here. Menu was inventive, staff were flawless. Best work do in years."
Alex N.
Tripadvisor · December 2025
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