The Mariner's Retreat

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An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a bottle of champagne, and a vase of flowers.
A living room with a TV, a yellow armchair, a teal sofa, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden staircase, a radiator, and a wall-mounted mirror.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and residential buildings.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a painting, and a plant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Deal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Deal, Kent
  • Place, Deal Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Astor Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Deal

Located in Deal, this holiday home is near the beach. Dover Castle and Deal Castle are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westwood Cross Shopping Centre and Capel le Ferne Farmers Market. Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Maize Maze are also worth visiting.
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Map
Deal, Kent

What's nearby

  • Deal Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deal Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Astor Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deal Maritime and Local History Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deal Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Deal Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deal Hoy - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Walmer Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪King's Head - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mariner's Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mariner's Retreat?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mariner's Retreat on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,430, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Mariner's Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mariner's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mariner's Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mariner's Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Deal Castle, Deal Beach and Deal Timeball Tower Museum. Astor Theatre and Deal Maritime and Local History Museum are also within 10 minutes. Deal Station is 6 minutes by foot and Walmer Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Excellent holiday home

Keepers cottages excellent company to deal with.Mariners Retreat is very comfortable and clean.Parking is a bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

We found this property very comfortable and in a great location. The downside would be that the parking space is very tight to reverse into. Fortunately we didn’t take the car out each day. If you wanted to sit outside you would be looking at your car and the bins!!
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8/10 Good

Good location bit disappointing

Overall this is nicely refurbished accommodation in a good location near shops and the beach. It has been quirkily accessorised, well furnished and nicely decorated. However there were sadly lots of niggles. Kitchen is small, fridge opens on the wrong side - the kitchen door and wall obstruct access. The cookware provided is not safe, pans are flimsy and tip over on the hob. The utensils are cheap, the tongs do not work! No privacy blind on the landing window. Washbasin in the bathroom on the middle floor is too small for the tap, water splashes everywhere, no shower over the bath, the en suite upstairs had the only shower. Dining room and table & chairs are shabby. Outside seating area is grim, near the bins, opposite the car, next to a scruffy shed. Never used it. Parking is challenging you have to reverse out on to a main road or reverse into the narrow space past 3 cars, a warning pre arrival would have been helpful. Keepers Cottages was fine with the booking. I wish we had been sent a pdf of all the info in the cottage file before we arrived. When we requested a fan for a baby during the July heatwave, I was told we should bring our own which seems unreasonable. Company staff seemed shocked to be told that extreme heat can kill babies. If you are running a business like this you need to be fully aware of health and safety issues. One fan was thankfully supplied. No ice trays in the freezer - these were supplied quickly. Sink plug didn't work so we had to request a washing up bowl which was supplied quickly. The oven had not been cleaned. No instructions for the washer. The casement windows were tough to open. Overall we were comfortable but I've stayed in much nicer places with more attention paid to detail, practicality and comfort. It isn't enough to just add a highchair and travel cot and claim it is child friendly - think about what babies need, eg where will the parent fix a baby monitor, supply a bath mat to stop a baby (or an elderly person) slipping. Above all think of providing fans in bedrooms. Our weather is getting hotter year on year. Hope this helps.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mariners Cottage Deal

Lovely cottage, parts that we used were beautifully clean. Disappointed with outdoor space, not really dog friendly at all. In fact not a very pretty place to sit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An all-too-short long weekend

The Mariners Retreat accommodated our party of 6 in great comfort and style. The property is finished and equipped to a very high standard. The location is superb, with everything you could wish for within walking distance: shops, seaside and two castles to explore. Altogether a delightful place to be.
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