The easiest way to get from our hotel in Canterbury to the 149^th Open Championship is by car – whether you’re driving or hopping in a taxi, you’ll reach The Open Golf venue in Sandwich in 30 minutes. If you’re planning on using public transport in Herne Bay, you’ll find the nearest station to the British Open is in Sandwich, and the nearest bus stop is in Canterbury.

Our Premier Inn Herne Bay hotel is only a 30-minute drive away from The Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, the venue of The Open Championship 2021.

Herne Bay train station is just a five-minute drive away from our Premier Inn Herne Bay hotel. Other train stations near Herne Bay include Chestfield & Swalecliffe station a 10-minute drive away, and Whitstable train station just under a 15-minute drive away.

Whatever the weather in Herne Bay, you’ll find plenty of fun family activities to enjoy during your short break. Soak up Herne Bay’s scenic coast by walking or cycling along the Oyster Bay Trail, enjoy the amusements on Herne Bay Pier and the Central Parade, and animal-lovers won’t want to miss visiting the Wildwood Trust on half-term breaks in Herne Bay.

You’ll have plenty of choice when you’re looking for great places to eat in Herne Bay. As well as the great-value Table Table restaurant next door to our hotel, you’ll find The Long Reach Beefeater just a 10-minute drive away, and the Promenade Brewers Fayre just a 20-minute drive away. Enjoy our great-value Meal Deals and our famous Premier Inn Breakfast throughout your Herne Bay short break.

You’ll be near all the top attractions in Herne Bay when you stay at our Premier Inn Herne Bay hotel. Explore Reculver Country Park – home to the historic Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – before visiting The Seaside Museum Herne Bay to get a taste of the local culture. Plus, summer holidays in Herne Bay wouldn’t be complete without a family days out at Herne Bay Beach.

Free on-site parking is available at our Premier Inn Herne Bay hotel.

With our flexible booking rates, great-value hotels and luxurious Hypnos beds in every room, you can look forward to fun, family-friendly stays when booking with Premier Inn. Plus, you can sleep easy thanks to our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise - we ensure all rooms and communal spaces have been rigorously cleaned for the safety of our guests and team members.

Our Premier Inn rooms offer all the comfort and value you need for fun family breaks. All our hotels are child-friendly and can provide travel cots at no extra cost for guests. Our restaurants have delicious and nutritious meals for kids, too, and up to two kids eat breakfast for free when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast or Meal Deal.

From booking to check out, our Premier Inn hotels are ideal for business trips. Just some of the perks for business guests include access to exclusive flexible rates through our free online booking tool, free cancellations if your plans change, speedy check-in and check-out, rigorously cleaned hotel rooms as part of our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise, selected hotels with Hussle gym benefits, free Wi-Fi, and – of course – our famous Premier Inn Breakfast.