Margate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A neon-lit building with signs for a cinema, restaurant, and amusement park.
A building with a sign listing amenities like a cinema, restaurant, and amusement park.
A coastal town with cliffs, a beach, and a road leading to the town center.
A coastal fortification with a large white building surrounded by greenery and a sandy beach.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a sandy beach, a promenade, and a variety of buildings along the shore.

Our guide on where to stay in Margate

Find the best Margate areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Margate
Learn more about Margate
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and playing, a green fence, and buildings in the background.

Margate Old Town

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.

Cliftonville

While visiting Cliftonville, you might make a stop by sights like Margate Main Sands and Shell Grotto.

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
"Let me say the breakfast offered by this hotel is substantially far better than any. I have experienced in another hotel anywhere so far. The staff are so incredibly friendly and helpful. It is uncanny. It was exactly the location we wanted right by the beach. If we were going back to Margate, we ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Get rates
Fort Road Hotel
No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

4 out of 5
42 High Street Margate England
The price is NZ$310 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$310
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing stay, right on the water and beautiful views from breakfast. The staff was so nice, great wine selection, great decoration and art."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
Shenandoah House

Shenandoah House

2.5 out of 5
19 Westbrook Ave Margate England
The price is NZ$174 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$174
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Westbrook Bay and Strokes Adventure Golf are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (197 reviews)
"Great value traditional B&B. Spotless room and comfy bed. Host was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was decent - fresh coffee was amazing! Have already booked another stay!"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Shenandoah House
See all 1,860 properties in Margate
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 Museum and Margate Tudor House are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Amazing stay in a lovely cosy room. Great bathroom and the toileteries were awesome... Will stay again for sure next time we visit Margate"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Old Town House by Ezestays
Close to beach, all rooms have private ensuite facilities, own pub in garden.

Close to beach, all rooms have private ensuite facilities, own pub in garden.

Cliftonville England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tom Thumb Theatre and Walpole Bay ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Large old house, en-suites for every room makes a big difference. Great location, once the car parked everything in Margate is in walking distance. Had a great get together with family and friends, although it needs a few more wine glasses."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Close to beach, all rooms have private ensuite facilities, own pub in garden.
3 Bed House Sleeps 6 -enclosed Garden-free Parking

3 Bed House Sleeps 6 -enclosed Garden-free Parking

4 out of 5
Margate ENG
Stay at this holiday home in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tom Thumb Theatre and Dane Park are located nearby.
3 Bed House Sleeps 6 -enclosed Garden-free Parking
See all properties in Margate
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.

Stay near popular Margate attractions

A rocky beach with a castle on a cliff, a clear blue sky, and calm sea.

Margate Beach

8.2/10 (270 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Margate Beach during your travels in Margate? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
See properties

Cities near Margate

The Royal Victoria Pavilion with a blue neon sign, Peter's Fish Factory, and surrounding historic buildings.

Ramsgate

A coastal town with a sandy beach, a lighthouse, and colorful seaside cottages.

Broadstairs

An aerial view of a coastal town with a curved road leading to a beach, surrounded by residential areas and fields.

Westgate-on-Sea

Explore a world of travel with Expedia