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.

Pros

The rooftop terrace offers ocean views and cozy seating.

The Bay Restaurant holds two AA Rosettes for its contemporary European cuisine.

Rooms feature high-end amenities like rainfall showers and silk-filled bedding.

Proximity to Margate's Old Town and Turner Contemporary Art Gallery.

Cons

Some lower-ground rooms have no external views and limited natural light.

The nearest shopping center, Westwood Cross, is a 13-minute drive away.