DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK

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A formal garden with a central pathway leading to a building with a symmetrical facade.
A historic castle with a fortified structure, a flag on top, and a paved courtyard.
A narrow canal with boats docked on one side and a building with a sign for a seafood restaurant on the other.
A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with red-roofed buildings.
A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, a stove, and a sink. There is a door leading outside to a patio with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Deal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis court
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kingsdown, Unknown
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer Castle and Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Deal

Located in Deal, this chalet is near theme parks and near the beach. Deal Timeball Tower Museum and Astor Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dover Castle and Walmer Castle and Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Deal Maritime and Local History Museum and Maize Maze. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dover Castle - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 15 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Walmer Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastguard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Walmer Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK ?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK on 1 Mar 2027 start from AU$449, 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.

Is DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK located?

This family-friendly Deal chalet is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Deal Beach and Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club. Walmer Beach and Walmer Castle and Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well presented. Perfectly suited for a little get away to the Kent coast.The property was somewhat cold on our first evening there, and perhaps the property should come with a note for tall guests, but otherwise everything met expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 2 Nov 2026
Thanks for your review, we are glad that you had an enjoyable stay at Driftwood Lodge. Kind regards Andrew
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a lovely area! We used the pool and play park and explored the beach. Lovely pubs in walking distance and a short drive to Deal. All the amenities you could possibly need in the chalet & easy checking in/out. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Thank you for your review. Glad you had an enjoyable break and we would welcome you again. Kind regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice host, house as listed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Thank you for your review, we are glad you had a nice break at Driftwood Lodge and would welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
War super.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Translation "It was great" Thank you for your review and glad you had an enjoyable holiday at Driftwood Lodge. We would welcome you back in the future. Regards, Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the place. Perfect for children as there loads to do and its all very safe. The house is well equipped. The kids bedroom is really sweet and the upstairs ones are surprisingly big. I didn't realise how close to the beach it was. even on a boiling bank holiday it wasn't too crowded. Absolute bargain - honestly our kids had the best time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thankyou for booking at Driftwood Lodge and leaving a positive review. We are pleased to hear that you had a good break. We would welcome you back again. Kind regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Good vibe, neet and over-complete house. Also perfect coffee-pastry cabin near bye. 100% recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Thankyou for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you back again in the future. Regards Andrew
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some rubbish was found on kids bunk bed stairs and the place needed dusting throughout. As expected the ceilings were sloped but I was hoping for a little bit of normality. We all bumped heads and shoulders in the sloped ceiling bur taller family member got a cut on his head as the ceilings have some protruding render. Anyhow overall the place is great. A lot of efforts in the bathrooms show it has been revamped. The park is great as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you for your feedback, we shall send on to the cleaner as this is the first time we have received comments regarding the quality of the cleaning. The sloping ceilings in the bedrooms are artex plaster with a stippled finish. I think it is probably the stipple finish that you are referring to. Glad you enjoyed the break and found everything else great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday had by all

A lovely place to stay. Lodge was very comfortable. We enjoyed having a mixture of eating out and eating in, kitchen was well equipped. It was so lovely for the children to gather on the green to play with other children after their days out. Loved the swimming pool and the park too
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thanks for submitting a review, we are glad you had an enjoyable time at our holiday chalet.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty cottage in a more wonderful setting

We felt very comfortable during our week-long stay. The lodge is cozy and stylishly decorated. The cottage park is very well maintained, the staff very friendly. The location offers a lot of possibilities (hiking, sightseeing, swimming, ...). Recommended for families and couples!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Hi Michael Thanks for your positive review, we are glad that you enjoyed your holiday at our chalet and would welcome you back again. Regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aigul

We enjoyed staying in Driftwood lodge, very comfortable and well equipment. Location is perfect to access the beach or go for a walk to Deal. Site activities also became handy to keep our son entertained. Thanks,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thankyou for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you back again in the future. Regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely chalet

We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Driftwood Lodge. The lodge was clean, comfortable and had everything that we needed. The owners left us a few basic provisions for when we arrived which was a nice touch. The amenities on the holiday park were good too. There are three pubs serving food within a 5 minute walk of the lodge and one is right on the seafront. There is a lovely, flat walk (away from the cars) along the seafront into nearby Walmer and Deal (2-3miles) where there are many more places to eat. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
Thank you Karen for your kind review and we are delighted that you all enjoyed your stay and the local amenities in the area. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Andrew Keith & Chrisine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family vacation

Stair gate at top of stairs hanging off on arrival screw come out at bottom. ( not an issue for us as we have older children) wooden chair on bk porch un-usable back broken/rotted away (not an issue for us, plenty of other chairs out there) blinds at front door / main entrance don't close. (No big deal -thought u should know ) Lovely little chalet everything u voted want is there. Park itself is excellent and the staff are very friendly, beach 5 - 10 min walk away, (gravel beach - this was a massive + for us as my youngest has a respiratory disease and can not go on sand so to give him the chance to exsperience the beach/sea for the first time in his life at the age of 10 was just wonderful. Plenty of nice places to eat in area but book early getting a table can be challenging. If your looking for something a bit upmarket the coach and horses is very very nice. Great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2021
Hi Gavin, Thank you for your review and glad you had a good holiday. Thanks for the feedback on the stair gate, curtains and wooden chair. I will look into this further when I visit the chalet in September and will rectify, unfortunately this must have happened recently as I was last in the chalet at the end of July and all was fine then. Kind regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé un bon séjour. Le gîte était conforme à la description. Le parc est très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Translation: "We had a great stay. The cottage was as described. The grounds are very pleasant". Thanks for submitting a review, we are glad you had an enjoyable time at our holiday chalet. Kind regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, family friendly site and lovely chalet!

We had such a lovely, relaxing stay at this wonderful holiday park. The chalet was well equipped and it was a real bonus that there were cleaning products, salt and pepper, picnic crockery and a wide variety of cooking utensils and things that make self-catering much easier and more enjoyable. We had BBQs on the decking looking out over a lovely green area, played tennis, mini golf and swam and there was plenty of room to chase the kids around too on the site! We received a towel change mid-stay which was great and Andrew was very helpful with any questions we had before our stay. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay at the chalet again because it was such a good experience. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2021
Thank you for your great review, we are glad you had a good holiday and would be pleased to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Andrew
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic venue

We absolutely loved this place, it was perfect for our family, 5 year old and 9 year old. So much to do. Beach so close, lovely walks plenty of outdoor activities on site snd in local area. We will come back so glad we found it
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Hi Emma, Thankyou for your good review, we are glad that you had a good holiday at Driftwood Lodge. Kind regards Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

108 review

Excellent, owners were very helpful, easy to get hold of and forward emails with regards to the social club arranged events. We have kids of 3 and 5 who thoroughly enjoyed the week and were sad to leave.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2020
Thank you for your kind review and we are pleased that you all enjoyed your holiday at Kingsdown Holiday park.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break!

We had a wonderful week at the property. Everything you could possibly need to make the stay as easy as possible with added extras for the children to enjoy. The park was very well run and safe. We would absolutely (and have already!) recommend the property and will be coming back. Andrew was especially helpful with providing all the information we needed but the reality is that it was exactly as advertised and hoped so we really didn’t need anything. Thanks again.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
We are delighted that you all had a great time staying at Driftwood Lodge on Kingsdown Holiday Park and look forward to welcoming you back again. With best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic site and location

We have just returned from a fantastic stay at this property. Upon arrival we checked in and found our chalet with ease . It is a great size has plenty of things that make you feel like it's a home away from home. The children were able to ride around the site on bikes without the worry of cars. Lots of things to do on site but in a great location to go off exploring. Would highly recommend. Thanks so much
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Many thanks for your kind review and we are delighted that you all had a great time. We hope to have the pleasure of you possibly visiting Driftwood Lodge again sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late Summer Weekend at Kingsdown

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The chalet was decorated and furnished to a high standard. It felt very homely and the children loved the bunk bed and decoration in their room. The kitchen was really well equipped. I appreciated the attention to detail the owners gave in their communication. Thank you so much. This is the 3rd time we have stayed in the holiday park and we hope to come back soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Elizabeth for your kind review and we are pleased you all enjoyed your stay at Driftwood Lodge with lovely weather and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards Keith Christine & Andrew.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Schöner Familienurlaub

Insgesamt schöner Familienurlaub, in schöner Lage und kurzer Entfernung zum Meer. Super Kontakt mit den Vermietern. Gerne wieder, dann hoffentlich mit Poolhaus!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Silke thank you for kind review of your holiday and hope you visit again when the Park Swimming pool is reopened. Kind regards Keith Christine & Andrew.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage in perfect environment

We liked the house and the area very much. There are plenty of things to see and do for a family. We had a great time there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Thomas for your kind review and we are pleased that you and your family had a great holiday. Keith Christine & Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!!

We had a great time at Driftwood Lodge. Kingswood Holiday Park was lovely it was quiet, clean and very pretty. The lodge was warm and cozy. Really bright and fresh. It had everything you could need and more. There were games for the kids and DVDs which was a lovely surprise. Everything was spotless and clean. The area is gorgeous. The beach was a very short walk away and its a pleasant walk along the coast to Deal. My son left his IPad there and the owners spent a lot of time searching for it in the awkward place it had been hidden in. They were really great about it. We were 2 families of 4 and we all agreed it was great and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Natasha what a lovely review which is much appreciated. We are pleased that you all had a great time at Driftwood Lodge with every thing to your sattisfaction and we were glad to have been able to find and return your Sons missing iPad to you. With kind regards Keith Christine & Andrew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very relaxing and enjoyable stay

The lodge was very well furnished and equipped providing everything necessary for our stay. It was very clean and we could relax as soon as we arrived. We would certainly recommend staying here and hope to book again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Verena Thank you for your kind review and we are delighted with your comments . We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cozy, very well equipped. Ideal for a long weekend stay

Cozy, very well equipped. Ideal for a long weekend stay! Friendly staff, great pubs, especially the Rising Sun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hi Mathew thank you for you for your review on your recent stay at Driftwood Lodge and we are pleased that you all had an enjoyable time. Kind regards Keith /Andrew
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kingsdown

Mooi locatie, cottages zijn klein en compact maar wel leuk. Omgeving is prachtige. Deal is een prachtige dorp en is heel dicht bij. London is 2 uur rijden. Benzine auto's met aanhangwagens zijn minder geschikt door de hoge bergen en scherpbochten op een helling.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
English translation: "Nice location, cottages are small and compact but nice. Environment is beautiful. Deal is a beautiful village and is very close. London is 2 hours away. Petrol cars with trailers are less suitable because of the high mountains and sharp bends on a slope" Thank you for your review and we are glad you had an enjoyable holiday at Driftwood Lodge
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