Margate

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Margate
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Where to stay in Margate

Margate Old Town

4/5(19 area reviews)

Unique features of Margate Old Town include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Margate Beach or The Droit House while you're exploring the area.

Margate Old Town
No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
4 out of 5
42 High Street, Margate, England
The price is €146 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
€146
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Margate. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Weekend away in Margate
"Wonderful hotel with a beautiful room overlooking Margate Beach. We were lucky enough to have a balcony to overlook the sunsets."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2025

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
Fort Road Hotel
Fort Road Hotel
4 out of 5
18 Fort Rd, Margate, England
The price is €475 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
€475
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Margate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and conference space. Popular attractions Margate Beach and Dreamland ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Very convenient for the Turner, the beach and the old town. Parking by the Turner. Excellent staff."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025

Fort Road Hotel
Shenandoah House
Shenandoah House
2.5 out of 5
19 Westbrook Ave, Margate, England
The price is €98 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€98
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Book a stay at this beach B&B in Margate. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Margate Beach and Dreamland are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
"Our room was really comfortable. Breakfast area was well laid out and wecoming. The owner Jim was so friendly and welcoming, with some really great, interesting stories. Super nice snd helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Shenandoah House
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.
Old Town House by Ezestays, IN THE HEART OF THE OLD TOWN MARGATE
Old Town House by Ezestays, IN THE HEART OF THE OLD TOWN MARGATE
4 out of 5
9 Market Place, 9 Market Place, Margate, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Beach and Dreamland are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Excellent Stay in Margate
"Had an excellent stay at the Old Town House. The location is perfect for anyone visiting Margate as you are a short 15min walk away from the train station and right in the old town centre next to great coffee shops, restaurants and more. The room was beautiful and clean, bed super comfortable and ..."

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025

Old Town House by Ezestays, IN THE HEART OF THE OLD TOWN MARGATE
The Northern Belle
The Northern Belle
2 out of 5
4 Mansion St, Margate, England
Stay at this apartment in Margate. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Margate Beach and Dreamland are located nearby.
The Northern Belle
Spacious and cozy 2 bedroom seafront apartment.
Spacious and cozy 2 bedroom seafront apartment.
Margate
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Margate. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Margate Beach and Dreamland ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Beautiful seaside stay
"A lovely well-kept and equipped seafront flat with all the amenities - we were lucky with gorgeous weather and saw a lot of Margate plus enjoyed the beach and the tidal pool. Just a lovely lovely break."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

Spacious and cozy 2 bedroom seafront apartment.
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.

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Reviews of Margate

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
14
5 - Excellent 19%
4 - Good
44
4 - Good 59%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

friendly seaside town, interesting shops in the old town

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Turner contemporary museum

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful coastline and some lovely places to wine, dine and shop, sadly the amenities in the area are somewhat neglected .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It's a great place with lots of character. We've been 3 times this year!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Margate is changing rapidly but also keeps it's identity. There is an evident divide between the working class locals and the sporadic wealthier tourists. Not everybody's cup of tea I presume but it is something we personally love.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Enjoyed the Shell grotto, caves and turner gallery