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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Virginia • couple • gb
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
7
Interesting early 20 th century hotel.
Pros:

Great location , interesting museum inside hotel.

Cons:

Bed was too small.
The shower flow rate was pathetic.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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monika • solo_traveller • ch
10
Es war ein einzigartiges Eintauchen in eine andere, frühere Zeit.
Pros:

überaus freundliches Personal, die Einrichtung der Zimmer und die Aussicht aufs Meer, die Ausstellungen auf den Stockwerken

Cons:

Wenn man kein Auto hat: der Weg zum Hotel ist zwar schön und am Meer entlang, kann sich aber hinziehen, wenn man müde ist. Schade, dass man nicht Abendessen kann, ein kleines Angebot würde genügen..

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
9
Fantastic stay with wonderful staff
Pros:

It’s so so much more than a Hotel. It’s a living museum and a step into history .

Cons:

All very good .

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Cesar • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Quiet location, nice staff. I love their lift.

Cons:

I didn't like much how the hotel is decorated, a bit creepy in my opinion

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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natalie • extended_group • gb
10
fabulous quirky hotel, on the edge of everything and close enough to everything
Pros:

A very quirky hotel, with old school charm. Staff were friendly and welcoming which added to the overall feel of the place. Great location, 30 or so minutes to Margate and loads to do on the doorstep.
The lift is a treat and I understand the afternoon teas are famous!

Cons:

The room was a little dated, but the beds were comfortable. the windows opened so we could have fresh air. This is an old hotel so the floorboards creak and the heavy doors slam shut - to be expected.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fabulous stay -very impressed
Pros:

Wonderful to experience a hotel that has been family owned for a considerable time .
It is quirky but fascinating.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was impressive
Great position.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Vannessa • couple • au
8
Unique to say the least. Staff were exceptional.
Pros:

The staff were very attentive and friendly.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Emily • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Despite some negative writeup, we would come back as the hotel is one of it's kind.
Pros:

The room was comfortable.
Veggie breakfast was basic

Cons:

Outside looks appealing but could be cleaner.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very retro place.
Pros:

Good location and nice staff.

Cons:

TV didn’t work and the hot water pressure in the shower.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Jasbinder • couple • gb
10
Nice comfortable stay. Friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Pros:

Very nice to see the display of products from the past.

Cons:

Na

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
10
We went to see a concert and the hotel helped make the whole weekend very memorable. Thanks guys!
Pros:

It was very quaint we had no idea it was a museum - so everything in there was fascinating. It was very much like a hotel from another time which beats all the bed factories out there.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • gb
8
Cute great staff
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Spring beds

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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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