Walpole Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1455 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 1455 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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Lucie • extended_group • us
10
Would definitely go back. Enjoyed our stay and the hstory.
Pros:

The breakfast was fabulous (but no fresh fruit only tinned). Staff were great.

Cons:

Guests upstairs were noisy

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The staff were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble.

Cons:

The bed was rather hard and uncomfortable.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

This place was amazing The quirkiest and most interesting place I've stayed in for a long time. The staff were brilliant and friendly, the room (with a balcony and sea view) was clean and lovely, the breakfast was really good. To have the Napery gallery, pink billiard room, ancient lift etc as well we're all added surprise bonuses. We stayed as a treat for my wife's birthday and she loved the place - earning me good husband points!

The location, although not naturally the most picturesque overlooking the bowls club car park, was very close to the path that runs along behind the beach and was a pleasant half hour walk into the centre of Margate. Very highly recommended, and we will return if we can.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Megan • extended_group • gb
5
Cons:

There was no airconditioning and the rooms were stiffling. The nights were a struggle! Wifi was also questionable.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Walpole Bay is a real gem. Every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations and for the hotel owner to come round the tables and enquire how we slept was truly wonderful. The service provided by the staff was exemplary.

Cons:

There is nothing I didn't like.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Carolin • couple • at
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
10
I recommed anyone to stay here
Pros:

It was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Osborne • couple • gb
8
Sunny, relaxing and peaceful
Pros:

Love the atmosphere, location and character of this hotel

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

The art gallery and museum were fascinating. The staff were great, and the owner was very friendly and interesting to speak to.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
9
Highly recommend
Pros:

The character, the staff, the breakfast and the proximity to the beach.

Cons:

Air con in the room would be great.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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beth • couple • gb
10
Oldy worldy hotel …just like a step back in time….a must see !!
Pros:

Wonderful oldy worldy hotel ….like a step back in time

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Super friendly staff , quirky and authentic

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Quite location, comfy bed, good selection at breakfast, pleasant courteous staff. Delightfully quirky historic hotel.

Cons:

Low pressure in bathroom basin cold tap

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
8
Delighted with The Walpole.
Pros:

We very much enjoyed out entire stay at The Walpole. We stayed just one night but, will definitely be returning. The hotel is charming. All the staff we encountered were cheerful and helpful. In particular I found the reception ladies so very helpful. Local information, dinner reservation made on our behalf at a local restaurant. And, taxi ordered 👌

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • gb
6
Eccentric, expensive but in a good location.
Pros:

This is an iconic hotel that people go to for all sorts of reasons. Stuck somewhere between 1930 and 1970 it is full of curiosity and is really very odd and interesting.

Cons:

The thing I disliked most about this Hotel was the breakfast. It was entirely processed apart from a small amount of fruit. Everything was packaged, the bread was appalling and it did if one wanted it to, remind one of the worst motorway café in the 1970s.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Liz • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The atmosphere. Lift. Pictures. Collections..
Sitting outside.
Lovely staff

Cons:

Shower difficult to get temperature right

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fascinating comfortable hotel
Pros:

Fascinating hotel with the various museum and art collections. We liked the atmosphere of the hotel, friendly and helpful staff and the lovely patio to have breakfast and see the sea.
The rooms were comfortable too
We liked the board games in the bar .
Good quality tea and coffee station in the room. and soaps etc in the bathroom ( including 3 ply loo paper:)

Cons:

The hotel is well situated with access to the beach but we found it quite far from the Old Town and the Margate Railway Station , as we didn't have a car and the 69 bus passes only once in an hour ..so we walked a lot more than expected which was nice in the ambient warm weather but wouldn't have worked so well in rain and cold

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
6
Lovely old hotel with friendly staff,however lacking in finishing touches.
Pros:

Very quirky
Lovely friendly staff

Cons:

Very old and in need of some maintenance

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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sandra • family_with_children • gb
9
A family run business from a bygone age.
Pros:

The staff and owner were most friendly and nothing was too much trouble. If you are expecting shiny, modern facilities then this is not the place for you. The hotel was very quirky and everything was from a bygone age. I was expecting to meet Hercule Poirot on the stairs or in the very old fashioned lift. There is a sense of a family run business and it adds to the ambiance of the hotel. As I say not every one’s cup of tea but worth a visit for lovers of the past.

Cons:

Nothing I have no complaints.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
7
Would stay again for the staff and character but it is a bit tired
Pros:

Character, location

Cons:

Tatty, no aircon

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee