Title: Visit River: 2026 Travel Guide for River, Dover | Expedia.com [Hotels in River](https://expedia.com/River-Hotels.d553248635149746191.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in River](https://expedia.com/River-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635149746191.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in River](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-River.d553248635149746191.Car-Rental-Guide)[River Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/River.d553248635149746191.Destination-Travel-Guides) # River ## Travel Guide ![Public gardens, cafe and dog walking area near Dover. #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/d1924305-3f48-4e40-8d03-3b98bde5e655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Public gardens, cafe and dog walking area near Dover. #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/d1924305-3f48-4e40-8d03-3b98bde5e655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Public gardens, cafe and dog walking area near Dover.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/f40c6d33-f2b3-49df-8440-08c03c963750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Public gardens, cafe and dog walking area near Dover.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/9b067371-46cb-4863-a2a2-b01cc4d97e6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Waterfall at Kearsney Abbey, Nr. Dover](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/ee15495d-9c8d-4514-8b4e-cca0e3314e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/ee15495d-9c8d-4514-8b4e-cca0e3314e1c.jpg) by [John Mavin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/12850) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit River Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635149746191) - River Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in River ![Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9108/99c187c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf Princes Parade Hythe England $70 nightly $85 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,085 reviews) Third time staying here, great hotel and location, will definitely return Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=9108&PinnedHotelID=9108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149746191) ![Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4140900/4140858/21a16ff2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Waterloo Crescent Dover England $61 nightly $73 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Dover. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (843 reviews) Excellent hotel for a relaxing break. Very clean and well maintained. Spacious room with comfortable bed and furniture. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=4140858&PinnedHotelID=4140858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149746191) ![Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/434300/434218/f9365ad8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG A2 Upper Harbledown Canterbury England $60 nightly $72 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) staff very attentive staff. Breakfast was well cooked and plentiful Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=434218&PinnedHotelID=434218&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149746191) [See all 2,273 properties in River](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026®ionId=553248635149746191) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Clarendon Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100924800/100924766/b5557659_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Clarendon Hotel 51 - 53 Beach St Deal England Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Deal. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Astor Theatre and Deal Castle are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (111 reviews) Nice efficient hotel in a perfect spot Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Deal-Hotels-The-Clarendon-Hotel.h100924766.Hotel-Information) ![Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101600/40101599/f78f8074_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Port Lympne Reserve Hythe England Stay at this campground in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) The room was so cosy, clean and designed well. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) ![Big2vacation2 Exclusive at new Beach Caravan Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117830000/117829300/117829246/646ac425_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big2vacation2 Exclusive at new Beach Caravan Park Romney Marsh England Stay at this cabin in Romney Marsh. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Dymchurch Martello Tower and Hythe Beach are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Romney-Marsh-Hotels-Dymchurch-Cabin-Retreat-With-Ocean-View.h117829246.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in River](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149746191&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check River hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149746191&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)[Mar 5 - Mar 6](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149746191&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149746191&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07)[Mar 6 - Mar 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149746191&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149746191&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149746191&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149746191&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149746191&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Dover which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6259515/c27e8904-9118-41c4-8dbc-d200561e4c4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### White Cliffs of Dover See the historic and legendary gateway to England that defended the country in wartime. Today the cliffs greet home-comers arriving at the busy Dover port. [](https://expedia.com/White-Cliffs-Of-Dover-Dover.d6259515.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dover Castle showing chateau or palace, general coastal views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091971/f3d33d94-dccd-4548-82d5-553eb39805b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dover Castle Unparalleled views of the English Channel, secret wartime tunnels and the “Key to England” await discovery at this cliffside medieval castle. [](https://expedia.com/Dover-Castle-Dover.d6091971.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dover Beach which includes mountains, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260663/0a388486-375b-4a6b-9ee5-5559e0f06206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dover Beach Watch the ferries come and go from the seafront esplanade on this scenic shingle beach, sheltered by the White Cliffs and wide harbor walls. [](https://expedia.com/Dover-Beach-Dover.d6260663.Vacation-Attraction) ![⛅️🌊🇬🇧](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/968dce64-07c7-415f-8163-08912975d256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St Margaret's Bay Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, St Margaret's Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to St Margaret's at Cliffe. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/St-Margarets-Bay-Beach-Dover.d553248621532508891.Vacation-Attraction) ![Samphire Hoe is a nature park built on the waste material from the Channel Tunnel excavations.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/5e497613-0675-4e82-92ef-fa138805579c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Samphire Hoe Country Park You can take time to visit Samphire Hoe Country Park during your travels to Dover. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Samphire-Hoe-Country-Park-Dover.d6169946.Vacation-Attraction) ![Public gardens, cafe and dog walking area near Dover. #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/d1924305-3f48-4e40-8d03-3b98bde5e655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kearsney Abbey Gardens After visiting Kearsney Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in River. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Kearsney-Abbey-Gardens-Dover.d553248621532508886.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Tour with Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/361702/02e675c1-ccfe-498c-9341-07cc6e341893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London $142 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/leeds-castle.a361702.activity-details) ![Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627099/3588c5e2-1507-4dd2-86a5-a60e56e84a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide $20 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/canterbury-walking-tour-with-green-badge-guide.a44627099.activity-details) ![Iconic Cliffs of Dover & Kent from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49353834/d307d5b3-b136-4705-a44f-100d59755b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iconic Cliffs of Dover & Kent from London $157 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/iconic-cliffs-of-dover-kent-from-london.a49353834.activity-details) ![Picture 9 for Activity Battle of Britain Memorial Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51566499/4b76f297-b328-469d-85da-c3e4327d44c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Battle of Britain Memorial Entry Ticket $8 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/battle-of-britain-memorial-entry-ticket.a51566499.activity-details) ![Things to see along the way](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50855975/915fd1c1-0572-4072-9f20-60cefae740af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canterbury Food Tour: Discover Culinary Delights $175 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/canterbury-food-tour-discover-culinary-delights.a50855975.activity-details) ![Kent Garden of England in Private Vehicle Tour including Passes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49330966/575c050d-733a-487a-b93c-f6bc9be5583b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour of Kent Garden of England including Passes $1,390 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-of-kent-garden-of-england-including-passes.a49330966.activity-details) [See all activities in River](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-River.d553248635149746191.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near River ![Dover showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/10344466-d9d4-444b-9c6c-727ca258836b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dover ![Warren Lane - Steep Hill 20% Warren Lane, Alkham. 20% steep hill up sign.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/efba366b-18de-4265-87d9-cc63188aa99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Adam Morse](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39494) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Alkham ![A quick shot taken on the evening of 21/06/19 near Dover, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342143/d9e22ee1-b9d1-42f0-a7bf-3ff17ca4b81e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whitfield ![Public gardens, cafe and dog walking area near Dover. #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4625/d1924305-3f48-4e40-8d03-3b98bde5e655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Temple Ewell - Cities near River - Places of interest [Dover](https://expedia.com/Dover.dx4625)[Whitfield](https://expedia.com/Whitfield.dx6342143)[Temple Ewell](https://expedia.com/Temple-Ewell.dx3000742475) - [Kearsney Abbey Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Kearsney-Abbey-Gardens-Dover.d553248621532508886.Vacation-Attraction) - [Crabble Corn Mill ](https://expedia.com/Crabble-Corn-Mill-Dover.d553248635998085803.Vacation-Attraction) - [White Cliffs of Dover ](https://expedia.com/White-Cliffs-Of-Dover-Dover.d6259515.Vacation-Attraction) - [Canterbury Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Canterbury-Cathedral-Canterbury.d6091945.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dover Castle ](https://expedia.com/Dover-Castle-Dover.d6091971.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Dover-Western-Docks-Cruise-Terminal-Dover.d6129005.Vacation-Attraction) - [Margate Beach ](https://expedia.com/Margate-Beach-Margate.d6091939.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dreamland ](https://expedia.com/Dreamland-Margate.d553248634855571410.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whitstable Beach ](https://expedia.com/Whitstable-Beach-Whitstable.d6091929.Vacation-Attraction) - [Deal Beach ](https://expedia.com/Deal-Beach-England.d6280555.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whitstable Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Whitstable-Harbour-Whitstable.d6280319.Vacation-Attraction) - [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park ](https://expedia.com/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-Hythe.d553248621532508807.Vacation-Attraction) - [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-And-Gardens-Hythe.d6244997.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ramsgate Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ramsgate-Beach-Ramsgate.d6091941.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Kent ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Kent-Canterbury.d6091961.Vacation-Attraction) - [Botany Bay ](https://expedia.com/Botany-Bay-England.d6280528.Vacation-Attraction) - [Folkestone Beach ](https://expedia.com/Folkestone-Beach-Folkestone.d6091991.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dover Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Dover-Harbour-Dover.d6091969.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dover Beach ](https://expedia.com/Dover-Beach-Dover.d6260663.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal St George's Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Royal-St-Georges-Golf-Club-Sandwich.d6091987.Vacation-Attraction) - 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