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About this property

Historic Setting: The Bay - rooms only in Margate offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only guest house features private check-in and check-out services, ensuring a comfortable and secure experience. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a range of amenities including a work desk, TV, and electric kettle. Additional services include room service, breakfast in the room, and luggage storage, catering to all needs. Prime Location: Located 118 km from London City Airport, the property is a short walk from Walpole Bay Beach. Nearby attractions include Granville Theatre (8 km) and Canterbury Cathedral (30 km). Highly rated for its friendly host, excellent breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great! I had a really lovely stay, room was clean and cozy, staff is really friendly :)
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Both Steve and Hannah were lovely and so helpful. I booked an extra night to fit in plans. They gave me a room with a sea view which was so lovely. Near to beaches so could do lots of walking along the promenade.
  • Morgan
    United States United States
    The rooms are well designed - each unique! I loved the breakfast sandwich in the morning and the "bar" in the reception. The hosts are incredible - going above and beyond with the kindest heart. I appreciated that they called me by name too.
  • Kurt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great little hotel i had a great room a nice welcome drink on arrival. And a nice little breakfast roll in the morning. Great hosts very friendly and very helpful
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly owners, lovely welcome, delicious egg and bacon bap for breakfast, quiet room
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a fantastic stay at the The Bay. Steve and Hannah are the ultimate hosts. We were offered a drink when we arrived and given lots of friendly guidance about Margate and the surrounding area. Our room was spacious with an amazing sea view. It...
  • Ēriks
    Latvia Latvia
    On the weekend of August, I decided to explore the beaches and white chalk cliffs of Kent a little. I chose Margate for the night. There, I was attracted by The bay - rooms only guesthouse. A little outside the center, but easily accessible from...
  • Diody
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners welcomed us with a smile. There's even a welcome drinks and complimentary breakfast.
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely period property in a fantastic location with great staff
  • Esther
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was made very welcome by Steve and Hannah and appreciated being given bottled water as it was hot. Breakfast was well cooked and hot. Generally very friendly and accommodation was comfortable.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

The Bay - rooms only takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Bay - rooms only in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.