WALPOLE BAY HOTEL, Margate

Set 200 meters from Walpole Bay Beach, this 3-star hotel offers a pet-friendly, family-friendly stay with a strong historical theme. Rooms include family accommodations with private bathrooms, balconies, and tea and coffee makers; some provide sea views. The on-site family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine, with breakfast options ranging from continental and buffet to à la carte and full English/Irish, plus vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. High tea is also available. Leisure facilities include a bar, terrace, billiards, a shared lounge with TV, and free WiFi throughout. A 1927 Otis lift with double gates remains in operation, and a napery collection of over 300 decorated linen napkins decorates the walls. The 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage and meeting/banquet facilities. Free street parking is available outside, and the hotel is a 2-minute walk from Walpole Bay Tidal Pool, within walking distance of Granville Theatre and the seafront. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the Walpole Bay Hotel.

The original 1927 Otis lift is a unique feature in working condition.

Guests consistently rate the cooked breakfast as excellent, with high-quality ingredients.

Free street parking is available directly outside, with no restrictions.

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Walpole Bay Tidal Pool and a short stroll from the beach.

Low water pressure in showers due to the building's age.

The hotel does not serve dinner, though guests can order takeaway to eat in the dining room.