Margate House, gay-friendly hotel in Margate
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Margate House

Google (143) 4.5
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Address
6 Dalby Square, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2ER
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Phone
+44 1843299982
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Website
www.margatehouse.co.uk

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About this place Margate House

Margate House is a small, recently refurbished hotel at 6 Dalby Square in Cliftonville, the Victorian quarter just east of central Margate in Kent. It is a mainstream, gay-friendly hotel, not a gay venue. Guests mainly comment on the interior design, the friendly staff and the ground-floor bar with a fireplace, where non-residents also drop in for a drink. The Old Town, Turner Contemporary and Dreamland are a walk or short taxi ride away. Margate has a sizeable LGBTQ+ population and a small queer bar scene for a seaside town. Google rates the hotel 4.5 from 138 reviews.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Day venue Evening venue Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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143 reviews

Based on 143 Google reviews.

tony hayes Mar 2026
★★★★★

Short stay here on a Friday night heading off to Dover on the Saturday after a look around Margate, well worth it. Lovely room, 8, at the top of the building beautifully decorated, very calm and with all the facilities one needs for a short stay. There's a lovely bar and lounge area and a restaurant downstairs that we didn't try. The staff were really helpful and friendly and gave us lots of tips on things to do and see. We found this lovely hotel through Mr & Mrs Smith and we would definitely come back and stay if we were in the area. Thanks 🙏

C Georgiou Mar 2026
★★★★★

We had the most incredible weekend staying at Margate House Hotel for our very first visit to Margate, and honestly, we’re already dreaming about going back. From the moment we arrived, Suze and her amazing team made us feel so genuinely welcome and at home. Suze herself is an absolute star so warm, bubbly, and full of brilliant recommendations that kept us busy all weekend. It felt like staying with someone who truly loves what they do and wants you to have the best possible time. The bar staff were equally fantastic, serving up some of the best cocktails we’ve had in a long time. In fact, they were so good we may have nearly drunk them out of southside cocktails altogether! Breakfast was another highlight we wouldn’t skip for anything. The talented chef created such a unique and intimate experience, serving up delicious dishes from his pink aga was such a memorable and special touch. We’d highly recommend making time for it. Our room was absolutely gorgeous beautifully designed, super comfortable, and with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing, luxurious stay. It really felt like a little home away from home, but better. All in all, we had such a special time and felt so well looked after from start to finish. A huge thank you to Suze and the whole team for making our stay such a treat. We can’t wait to come back!

Rabie Arjeoan Mar 2026
★☆☆☆☆
Greg Potts Mar 2026
★★★★★

Stayed At Margate House last night, beautiful hotel with everything you need. Great night sleep, lovely food, wine and friendly staff. We definitely will be staying again.

Peter Jan 2026
★★★★★

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Henry Davies Dec 2025
★★★★★

Four of us popped in for a drink on a Friday evening. Just Wow! Willy's, as it is also called is just beautiful. The attention to detail in the refurb, the design, the colours, stunning. Furnishings perfect, so comfortable. Staff, the Manager, Amy, brilliant, bar staff, chatty and engaging. Drinks great. Bar snacks, great. Just WOW!

Paola Reno Dec 2025
★★★★★

Great ambiance ! Popped in for a coffee and a cake to warm up next to the fireplace after our walk. Beautiful decor. Lovely staff.

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Last updated on 15 November 2026

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