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
Fort Road Hotel

Fort Road Hotel

4 out of 5
18 Fort Rd Margate England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Margate. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and conference space. Popular attractions Turner Contemporary and Margate Harbour ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Fort Road Hotel Delivers Style and Comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at the Fort Road Hotel. The room was lovely and the hotel has a great look and feel with beautiful art throughout. Fantastic location near the Turner and lots of great restaurants. The only small downside was not being told much about amenities like bar hours, the rooftop ...

Reviewed on 21 Oct, 2025

Fort Road Hotel
Shenandoah House

Shenandoah House

2.5 out of 5
19 Westbrook Ave Margate England
Stay at this beach B&B in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Westbrook Bay and Margate Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
The owner confirmed question before we arrived and was there to show us the room, letting us know breakfast time and aquantus us with the keys. The room was clean and warm with a separate toilet and shower that worked well. The breakfast was great with a choice of cereal, lots of high quality full ...

Reviewed on 4 Oct, 2025

Shenandoah House
Old Town House by Ezestays

Old Town House by Ezestays

2.5 out of 5
9 Market Place Margate England
The price is S$172 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
S$172
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Tudor House and Turner Contemporary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Good location and spotless!

Reviewed on 3 Oct, 2025

Old Town House by Ezestays
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

Old Town House by Ezestays

2.5 out of 5
9 Market Place Margate England
Stay at this aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Tudor House and Turner Contemporary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Good location and spotless!

Reviewed on 3 Oct, 2025

Old Town House by Ezestays
Apt - Sleeps 4/5 - Garden - Parking

Apt - Sleeps 4/5 - Garden - Parking

3 out of 5
Margate England
Stay at this apartment in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Draper's Windmill and Dane Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
It was a clean place not so close to the beach walking though.

Reviewed on 25 Jul, 2025

Apt - Sleeps 4/5 - Garden - Parking
Walpole Bay Sea Views

Walpole Bay Sea Views

2 out of 5
Flat 12, Florence Court Florence Court Margate England
Stay at this golf cottage in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Walpole Bay and Tom Thumb Theatre are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Just beautiful
One of the best places I've ever stayed, spotless clean, great location and what a view to wake up to. Just amazing

Reviewed on 23 Jul, 2025

Walpole Bay Sea Views
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
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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