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Bay Lodge

3.5 star property
Beach guesthouse in Birchington with free parking

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, WiFi
Front of property
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Room amenity
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Becket)

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Becket)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed (The Dickens)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, WiFi

Twin Room (The Turner)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Chaucer)

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Chaucer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Birchington is home to Bay Lodge. RAF Manston History Museum and Winter Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club and Margate Harbour Arm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dreamland or BMX Track Herne Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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161 Minnis Road, Birchington, England, CT7 9QD

What's nearby

  • Minnis Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Quex Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Margate Beach - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dreamland - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Westwood Cross Shopping Centre - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Birchington-On-Sea Station - 13 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Minnis Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine's College - ‬5 min drive
  • The Best Beano Cafe
  • ‪Bake & Alehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • New Dragon

About this property

Bay Lodge

Property highlights
Bay Lodge provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Bay Lodge have comforts such as sound-insulated walls and WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Bay Lodge Birchington
Bay Birchington
Bay Lodge Guesthouse
Bay Lodge Birchington
Bay Lodge Guesthouse Birchington

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Bay Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Bay Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bay Lodge located?

Situated in Birchington, this beach guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Minnis Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Quex Park and Westgate and Birchington Golf Club. West Bay Beach and St Mildred's Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). Birchington-On-Sea Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really did like my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a most enjoyable stay at Bay Lodge. The owner was most welcoming. Very comfy bed, lovely white crisp bedding & luxury white fluffy towels. Nice little unexpected treat in the fridge (chocolates) Great location for nearby beach or surrounding areas (via the train) Good cafe, shop & chip shop close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, bathroom bedding and towels. Tea and coffee making facilities and small fridge. Easy check in/out Close to shops, takeaway and cafe Close to bus stop and beach. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would happily stay here again. The beds in the Tuner Room were very comfortable. Nice little touch with having some chocolates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Lovely room, well presented and very clean. Great location and secluded. We enjoyed the night we was there, very relaxing. Easy to check in via a key safe. Lots of spaces to park outside on the street, right next to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice place to stay With a smart TV
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Clean, attractive room, good location near the beachfront.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Great location for the beach and local eateries. Very quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Nice location for the seafront shop cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Own entrance parking tea and coffee fantastic shower Quite are close to beach Dress bed lining Will be staying again Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room,easy to check in keys left in safe box,very close to beach and plenty of café, restaurants close by,overall brilliant stay,thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable stay!

Me and my partner stayed in the Chaucer room and it was absolutely lovely, would very much recommend for anyone looking to have a nice, cosy, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very welcoming. Spotlessly clean and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great communication with staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities Good sleep great shower small fridge in room bonus,All in all would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekene break

Nice place to stay clean quite nice area but the room was very dark because of the high bushes in the garden did not see the iwners at all
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean and comfortable ground floor room. Very convenient for visiting family. No hassle check in and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend

Lovely room very close to the beach shower was great. Very private and separate from the owners living area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and upscale. Close to beach. Quiet neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Hotel overall was lovely, clean and easy access to rooms, as is self access, the only issue we had was with the shower it was very tempromental on setting the temperature and the flow was a rather slow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bay Lodge

Bay Lodge was a lovely little find. Loved the quick and easy self service check in. Room was great with some nice touches (chocolates and biscuits) and plenty of tea, coffee, milk etc. Bed and pillows were amazing! Very comfy and fresh. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homely

Nice people, very clean accommodation. No food but choice of cafe nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slight problem with internet which was quickly fixed. Lovely place to stay comfy bed will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got in late, but had everything we needed to get into the room without disturbing anybody. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. This was much appreciated after several lodging’s that were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

It was a great place to stay, and in a very nice area. It was cleaned every day to a high standard and the only thing i didn't like was how dark the room was inside, i needed the light on even during the day most of the time. Other than that no other problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023