Margate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
A beach with a colorful swing set and a white picket fence.
A coastal scene with a beach, a row of houses, and a statue.

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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.

Shenandoah House

Shenandoah House

2.5 out of 5
19 Westbrook Ave Margate England
The price is NZ$220 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$220
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Margate Beach and Westbrook Bay are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (178 reviews)
"I was greeted by Jim, who was a welcoming and very helpful host. I was upgraded to the cabin at the rear of the garden. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. It came equipped with a large tv, fan (needed on a very hot day) and heater for the colder months. The only downside side was the toilet/shower ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Shenandoah House
Fort Road Hotel

Fort Road Hotel

4 out of 5
18 Fort Rd Margate England
The price is NZ$348 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$348
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Margate. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and conference space. Popular attractions Margate Beach and Turner Contemporary ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"Amazing! Best hotel in Margate. Staff went out of their way to accommodate us. 10/10"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

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$496 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$496
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)
"We had such a lovely time in Margate - huge part of this experience is down to super comfortable hotel suite with magnificent views on the beach and the sea . The suite was super clean and equipped with everything we needed for this short stay - it was such a lovely experience that I wanted to stay ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
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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 Beach and Margate Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"We loved our stay. We stayed in the penthouse, and it felt like a real treat Mark, who runs the place, was lovely when we arrived. He let us leave our bags there as we were early. The room was adorable. I got up and had a bath in the morning, and the location was perfect as we were on the Pride ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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 Margate Beach and Walpole Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Family reunion
"The house is fit for purpose. We were a three generational group and we all founf a comfortably place to spend out tume. The house is extremely well equipped."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

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

The Northern Belle

2 out of 5
4 Mansion St Margate England
Stay at this apartment in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Margate Beach and Turner Contemporary are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)
Comfortable stay, central location.
"A comfortable and convenient stay in central Margate. The whole apartment was well decorated and equipped, and was just what we needed for our evening at Dreamland. It's above a central Margate pub, so the outside noise was to be expected. It didn't stop us from getting a decent night's rest, and ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

The Northern Belle
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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.
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Cities near Margate

A beach with a colorful swing set and a white picket fence.

Ramsgate

A coastal beach with a rocky outcrop, a pier, and colorful buildings in the background.

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

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