The Sands Hotel, Margate

The Sands Hotel - A seafront boutique hotel with contemporary rooms, rooftop terrace, and acclaimed dining

Set on Marine Drive along Margate’s sandy beach, The Sands Hotel is a 4-star boutique property featuring 20 contemporary rooms with indulgent amenities like jasmine silk-filled duvets, rainfall showers, and mood lighting. Some rooms offer sea views, while others, like the Undercroft rooms, have limited natural light. The Bay Restaurant, led by AA Rosette-winning Chef Ross Barden, serves contemporary European cuisine with Kentish produce, including dishes like almond-crusted cod with Jerusalem artichoke. Guests can enjoy a rooftop terrace with ocean views, a gelato shop, and a bar serving local beers and cocktails. High-speed trains from London St Pancras reach Margate in 90 minutes, and the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery is a 4-minute walk away. The hotel also provides a meeting room, free Wi-Fi, and services like laundry and turndown.