Walpole Bay Hotel Margate, gay-friendly hotel in Margate
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Walpole Bay Hotel Margate

Google (1132) 4.6
Tripadvisor (212) 4.2
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Address
Fifth Ave, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2JJ
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Phone
+44 1843221703
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Website
www.walpolebayhotel.co.uk

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About this place Walpole Bay Hotel Margate

The Walpole Bay Hotel is a family-run Edwardian hotel on Fifth Avenue in Cliftonville, a short walk east of Margate's main beach and town centre. The owners have kept the building's original fittings and filled it with collections of old objects, so it works partly as a museum, with a tea room and a veranda over the bay. It is a mainstream gay-friendly hotel, not a gay venue. It rates 4.6 on Google from about 1,100 reviews. Reviewers praise the breakfast and the staff. Rooms are old-fashioned by design, so expect period character rather than modern finishes. Free parking is available.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Reservation required WiFi Year-round Free breakfast Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.6
★★★★★
1,132 reviews

Based on 1,132 Google reviews.

Peter Thompson Aug 2026
★★★★★

What a beautiful hotel, years of history carefully cared for. We had the pleasure of talking to Jane the owner, a font of knowledge and so proud of the hotel and its history and rightly so.

Kevin Sadler Aug 2026
★★★★★

We love coming to the Walpole Brilliant location and superb customer service and free parking right outside. Some of the decor is a little dated but that’s part of its appeal Quirky , comfortable and welcoming

Windy Ayres Aug 2026
★★★★★

We love the Walpole, quirky, rooms are clean, staff are lovely and friendly, 20 min walk along the seafront into Margate. The self service breakfast is to die for the best ever. We have been going there for 8 years and have booked again for next year!

T-Rex Reckons Aug 2026
★★★★★

The Walpole Bay Hotel is the whackiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in — part museum, part theatre, part home away from home. Visited in spring, weather was glorious. Location’s a short walk from the main town, rooms are great (some with balconies and lovely views), and staff are consistently friendly. The real highlight is the collection of antiques, art and treasures throughout the property. The owner clearly loves it all — ask her about the history and she’ll happily talk your ear off.

Charlotte V Aug 2026
★★★★★

I want to echo everything that has already been said and just add my small morning experience here: I could enjoy the quiet morning surrounded by lovely flowers in the veranda, while my toddler and husband went to the nearby playground. It really is a magical, wonderful place.

liz howe Aug 2026
★★★★★

We stay here quite regularly. Such a unique hotel and museum always finding something different. Breakfast is lovely and staff are excellent very helpful and friendly

Bouncer Luke Jul 2026
★★★★★

This hotel was built around 1910! The scones were incredibly soft and moist, not at all dry—the best I've ever had!!! The interior was lovely, and the staff were wonderful! Each floor was like a museum, and I'm so glad I got to stay there! ✨

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Last updated on 15 November 2026

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