Margate Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunset over Margate Beach
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Sunset over Margate Beach
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Margate Harbour at low tide
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Tidal paddling Pool, Margate
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Marine Gardens, Margate A small triangular public park close to the beach.
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Popular places to visit

Margate Beach

Margate Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Margate Beach during your travels in Margate? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Margate Beach
Dreamland

Dreamland

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Dreamland as part of your trip to Margate. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Dreamland
Turner Contemporary

Turner Contemporary

You can browse the exhibits at Turner Contemporary, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Turner Contemporary
Margate Harbour Arm

Margate Harbour Arm

Explore the waterfront in Margate with a trip to Margate Harbour Arm. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Margate Harbour Arm

Margate Museum

You can study the exhibits at Margate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Margate Museum

The Droit House

Enjoy an outing to The Droit House during your stay in Margate. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

The Droit House

Our pick of the best Margate Old Town Hotel Deals

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

4 out of 5
42 High Street Margate England
The price is AU$208 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$208
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
We had a wonderful time, everything was great!

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate
Old Town House by Ezestays

Old Town House by Ezestays

2.5 out of 5
9 Market Place Margate England
The price is AU$241 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$241
16 Jan - 17 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Margate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Margate Tudor House and Turner Contemporary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Good location and spotless!

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Old Town House by Ezestays
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

3 out of 5
7 St. Margaret's Street Canterbury England
The price is AU$143 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$143
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Second visit, same excellent experience as the first review :-)

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Waterloo Crescent Dover England
The price is AU$104 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$104
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dover. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (803 reviews)
Very good location, right on the beach, great staff. Lots of trash at the back of the property though which the seagulls had ripped apart which didnt look great. A close walk to the high street if you needed anything.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Dover by IHG

Holiday Inn Dover by IHG

4 out of 5
Singledge Lane Whitfield Dover England
The price is AU$104 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$104
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dover. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
Excellent hotel , staff were very attentive, lovely atmosphere as it was coming up to Christmas.Room was ideal for a family of 4 with 2 grown up kids , good standard. Perfect for Dover port , which was only a few minutes away.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Dover by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

3 out of 5
A2 Upper Harbledown Canterbury England
The price is AU$100 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$100
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
The staff were really friendly and welcoming. Was a little disappointed to be charged for parking, this seemed a little unnecessary given the location and felt like just a way to extract more money from guests. Given the location almost all guests would have to have driven so it would be clearer ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
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