Walpole Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1441 reviews)
Fifth Avenue Margate , Margate , gb
+44 1843 221703

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Unique atmosphere
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Inconsistent food quality
Old-fashioned rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Some rooms showed signs of age and maintenance issues.
Service
9.7
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.7
The hotel is in a great location by the sea and close to town.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms described as old-fashioned and in need of TLC.
Amenities
8.7
Unique features and a quirky atmosphere, but some amenities need updating.
Value for Money
8.2
Some guests felt the price was too high for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast varied; some enjoyed it while others found it lacking.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall a unique and pleasant stay, with a few noted drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 20:34

Property Description

Charming Seaside Retreat

Shared Lounge & Billiards - Relax in the shared lounge or enjoy a game of billiards at Walpole Bay Hotel, adding a touch of leisure to your stay.

Delicious Dining Options - Indulge in culinary delights at the on-site restaurant and bar, offering a variety of dishes to satisfy your taste buds.

Convenient Amenities & Nearby Attractions - Benefit from room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi. Explore the nearby Walpole Bay Beach and Granville Theatre for a memorable experience.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and seaside charm at Walpole Bay Hotel.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1441 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Janet • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Wonderful building and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent - friendly - interesting - certainly not boring.
Pros:

What a fabulous experience - not just a hotel - the staff were fantastic - thoughtful - and spoke to you like a human being - Really loved this quirky but perfect place Felt like I was in an agatha christie novel.

Cons:

nothing except we couldn't stay longer

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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daniel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location was great and a lovely hotel with old charm

Cons:

No air con. Understandable in this old building but still uncomfortable without it

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • gb
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Keith • extended_group • gb
8
Very happy. Excellent location, great value for money and parking facilities were very convenient.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and great choice. Very friendly staff and the family room was very clean and great value for money. Very happy with my stay at the Walpole Bay Hotel.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Phil • couple • gb
10
Charming, comfortable and curious.
Pros:

An Edwardian time capsule, the hotel is charming, comfortable and the room was spotlessly clean. Jane, the owner and her team demand high standards of themselves and their hospitality and attentiveness really made an impact. The added museum, ‘napery’ and original gated lift provide additional curiosity factor. Superb breakfast too.

Cons:

Would have liked a bracket for the shower head for a stand up shower.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • couple • gb
10
Like no other hotel. We will return. Memorable.
Pros:

This hotel is quirky. As a guest you feel as if you are in a period drama on TV. The staff are friendly beyond compare. Like no other. Great location.

Cons:

Staff, food, service, location, everything.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable bed, good breakfast, big room

Cons:

Room was very warm but there were fans and the window could be opened fully

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Baines • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Characterful and comfortable old world charm. Fun place to stay evoking memories of a gentler time. Great room, good breakfast. We're returning customers and will be again.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Vautravers • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
The perfect place to stay in Thanet.
Pros:

If you want to stay somewhere that has character then this is it. We arrived to be told we had been upgraded - always a good start - and were given a room with balcony, a sea view facing west so we had a great view of the sunset and could appreciate that this is Turner country. This is not just a hotel, it is an art gallery and a museum. Every available wall space has a framed picture on table linen left by a guest. There's quite a few by Tracey Emin. This is not just a hotel - it's the pride of Cliftonville.

Cons:

I should have booked for longer.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee