Margate

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Drone aerial view of the beach and white cliffs, Botany Bay, England, UK
Drone aerial view of the beach and white cliffs, Botany Bay, England, UK
Drone aerial view of the beach and white cliffs, Margate, England
Aerial view of Broadstairs, a coastal town on the Isle of Thanet in the Thanet district of east Kent, England
A seaside view of Margate harbour in Kent England

Where to stay in Margate

Margate, Kent, England, UK. 2020. Old town Margate and the main beach sands.

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 RM508 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM508
RM610 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (161 reviews)
Nothing but great things to say about Number 42. A really joyful, relaxing experience across the board.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
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 ...
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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! (146 reviews)
Jim, the owner, was very helpful and friendly. We felt very welcomed. The room was clean and comfortable. We will definitely return

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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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 Tudor House and Turner Contemporary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Fantastic stay. Room was very well designed with a super comfortable mattress and pillows, great shower, lovely toiletries and completely spotless! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Old Town House by Ezestays
Comfortable Margate Home

Comfortable Margate Home

3 out of 5
26 Marlborough Road Margate England
Stay at this golf cottage in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dreamland and Draper's Windmill are located nearby.
Comfortable Margate Home
The Clarendon Hotel

The Clarendon Hotel

4 out of 5
51 - 53 Beach St Deal England
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Deal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Astor Theatre and Deal Castle are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
Nice efficient hotel in a perfect spot

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

MARGATE, Kent, UK: 21 May 2020: Visitors to Margate's Main Sands beach surrounded by white cliffs during the heatwave in Britain.

Margate Beach

4/5(141 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.

Margate Beach
#Dreamland #Margate #lightrails

Dreamland

4/5(29 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Dreamland as part of your trip to Margate. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Dreamland
The Turner Gallery reflected in the pool left by the receding tide. The Kings Stairs is a great place to sit and watch the #sunset #margate #kent #thanet #reflections #travel #tourism #travel #staycation I have really been struggling with a slump in my photography, i had no enthusiasm to get out and found it a real struggle. Tonight i decided i had to get out and shoot, i gathered all my gear, jumped in the car and headed out to capture Sunset at Margate, Kent. I parked a few streets away and walked down to the seafront and thus avoided any car parking charges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jWmO8X8Yx8

Turner Contemporary

You can browse the exhibits at Turner Contemporary, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Turner Contemporary
Sunset over Margate Harbour at low tide

Margate Harbour Arm

Explore the waterfront in Margate with a trip to Margate Harbour Arm. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Margate Harbour Arm

Westwood Cross Shopping Centre

4/5(41 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre during your stay in Margate. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Westwood Cross Shopping Centre

Margate Main Sands

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Margate Main Sands during your travels in Margate? Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Margate Main Sands

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

Royal Harbour and Marina at Ramsgate, Kent England UK

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