Joss Bay, Broadstairs: Address, Phone Number, Joss Bay Reviews: 4.5/5
Joss Bay
4.5
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4.5
291 reviews
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Very good
83
Average
23
Poor
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Terrible
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Ann London
London, UK3 contributions
May 2022 • Family
So relaxing ,beautiful view
I wish to be here every morning.
Definitely will be back again this summer with hole family.
I wish to be here every morning.
Definitely will be back again this summer with hole family.
Written 15 May 2022
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Fiona B
Eastbourne, UK17 contributions
Jan 2022
Walking with friends from Broadstairs to Margate, we stopped at Joss Bay. Our friend reminisced about childhood family holidays there in years gone by. We were not impressed that the public lavatories were closed. We live in Eastbourne and all our facilities are open, so this was a great disappointment to us, hence the one star.
Written 17 January 2022
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SteMar247
Maidstone, UK3,617 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
An excellent, sandy beach that is quiet in Winter and great for dogs. All facilities were closed, but we had a great walk and the dogs loves the sea and sand.
Written 28 November 2021
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LondonTubbs
london173 contributions
Sep 2021
Stopped for a coffee at the Kiosk, staff were delightful, friendly, professional. Very reasonably priced, and great views across the beach out to sea. A lovely cove.
There are toilets on site too.
There are toilets on site too.
Written 21 September 2021
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amzee09
London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
The beach is really nice, the only downfall were the surfers. We were constantly told to move away from them spoiling the kids fun. They should have their designated area to learn surfing. Overall it's a good sandy beach to visit. The beach has its own parking so don't park anywhere else. It's £5 something for the whole day!
Written 23 August 2021
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Karen M
3 contributions
Aug 2021
Lovely Sandy beach. Fossils can be found in the chalk cliffs. Didn’t go onto the beach as no dogs allowed.
Written 13 August 2021
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Holidayqueen2
Camberley, UK18 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
What a find this was!
Such a great beach for families, clean & unspoilt with a small cafe, lifeguards on duty & a small hire shop for deckchairs etc
We spent a few days on this beach with children from 4-13yrs, they loved it!
Loved the area, people were friendly & easy to park as there are several car parks nearby.
We will certainly return, just as good if not better than the likes of Devon/Somerset/Cornwall without all the crowds, extortionate prices of accommodation & travelling distance.
Such a great beach for families, clean & unspoilt with a small cafe, lifeguards on duty & a small hire shop for deckchairs etc
We spent a few days on this beach with children from 4-13yrs, they loved it!
Loved the area, people were friendly & easy to park as there are several car parks nearby.
We will certainly return, just as good if not better than the likes of Devon/Somerset/Cornwall without all the crowds, extortionate prices of accommodation & travelling distance.
Written 7 August 2021
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Emma S
Hertfordshire, UK6 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Lovely beach very clean with everything you need we walked from the yarrow hotel in broadstairs 40 min walk it was worth it you can hire sun beds deck chairs and you can get all your ice cream there Lovely place plenty of parking if you do drive.
Written 24 July 2021
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Betrel
4 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Excellent family friendly beach! Plenty of parking in a field directly opposite at a cost of £5 for the day. Only issue was the insanely long queues for food, drinks and ice-creams!
Written 21 July 2021
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Tonybrentwood
Maldon, UK16 contributions
Love the look of Joss Bay, going to Margatethis weekend but cannot pay the extortionate parking charges, is there anywhere legal I can park within a reasonable distance that won’t upset the locals?
Thanks for reading,
Regards,
Tony.
ClintG1
London, UK22,531 contributions
Car park on site Ringo services.
We paid £5 for all day.
James C
1 contribution
Hi we are looking to do some kayak surfing at joss bay. Is the surf good and are there car parks close to the beach.
nigel-travelww
Luton, UK235 contributions
No idea about the Surf but yes, there is a car park.
Hen79
1 contribution
Hi!
Can anyone tell me is there is adequate disabled parking?
Kathleen C
Broadstairs, UK33 contributions
Limited parking here, a farmer has opened a field charge £5.00 a day, which is reasonable, but there is a very steep slope to the beach, think this is not or you.
Viking bay does have a lift to the beach, so would be better for you, parking can be a problem, unless you get there early.
macker-8
London, UK8 contributions
Hi, are there toilets please
Also is the parking pay and display?
buffalobaker
Sevenoaks, UK
Does the tide come right in so you can't sit on the beach at high tide ?
Steve P
6 contributions
At low tide you can walk to other bays along the beach. But at high tide there is still plenty of sand to sit on.
Megan B
Larkfield, UK21 contributions
Is swimming allowed here during evening time, day 8-9pm?
Sue W
Broadstairs64 contributions
It would be allowed but not a safe thing to do. There would be no lifeguard on duty. If it was getting dark, you might get disorientated and venture too far out to sea which could be very dangerous. Only do this if there are people around who would be able to help you.
Jo T
Croydon, UK1 contribution
Hi,
Are bbq's permitted at any time?
Thanks
Jo
anniey100
Cambridge, UK60 contributions
Hello,
Yes bbq's are allowed, they are permitted on the right side of the beach as you walk down the slope with good signage. They do request that you take the coals home with you and not bury them in the sand so disposable bbq's seems the most convenient.
Have a lovely day out
Annie
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Eleanor H
Dublin, Ireland12 contributions
Hello, is there a way of getting from the station to Joss Bay without a car? is there a bus available or are the options taxi or walking? Thanks!
Graham Hearsey
Broadstairs, UK306 contributions
You will need to get the bus from opposite the station or a taxi
Frequently Asked Questions about Joss Bay
- Hotels near Joss Bay:
- (1.91 km) The Devonhurst
- (1.08 km) Botany Bay Hotel
- (1.93 km) The Bay Tree
- (2.42 km) Copperfields Guest House
- (2.58 km) Lazy Days B & B
- Restaurants near Joss Bay:
- (0.06 km) Joss Bay Cafe
- (0.64 km) Captain Digby
- (2.34 km) Please Sir !
- (2.57 km) Stark
- (2.27 km) The Tartar Frigate Restaurant
- Attractions near Joss Bay:
- (0.18 km) Joss Bay Surf School
- (0.56 km) Kingsgate Bay
- (2.36 km) St Peter's Village Tour
- (0.64 km) The Captain Digby Bar
- (2.32 km) The Bank Job Broadstairs