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Bay Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach guest house with free parking

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Desk, soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Room amenity
Front of property
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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161 Minnis Road, Birchington, England, CT7 9QD
  • Place, Minnis Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Margate Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dreamland
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Becket)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Chaucer) | Desk, soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Chaucer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed (The Dickens)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room (The Turner) | Desk, soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (The Turner)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Birchington

In Birchington .You'll find Minnis Bay and Quex Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Westgate and Birchington Golf Club and West Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Minnis Bay - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quex Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Margate Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Dreamland - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Westwood Cross Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Birchington-On-Sea Station - 13 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Best Beano Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪West Bay Cafe & Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪old bay alehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bay Lodge

3.5-star beach guest house with free parking
As a guest of Bay Lodge, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Birchington guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Bay Lodge offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Bay Lodge Birchington
Bay Birchington
Bay Lodge Guesthouse
Bay Lodge Birchington
Bay Lodge Guesthouse Birchington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay Lodge to the airport?

Bay Lodge is 82.6 mi (107-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Lodge.

How close is Bay Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Minnis Bay and 2.1 mi (8-min drive) from West Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay Lodge offer free breakfast?

Bay Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Genting Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bay Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Bay Lodge have a pool?

Bay Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Bay Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Bay Lodge to downtown Birchington?

Bay Lodge is 2.8 mi away from Birchington.

Reviews

Bay Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a most enjoyable stay at Bay Lodge. The owner was most welcoming. Very comfy bed, lovely white crisp bedding & luxury white fluffy towels. Nice little unexpected treat in the fridge (chocolates) Great location for nearby beach or surrounding areas (via the train) Good cafe, shop & chip shop close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maxine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, bathroom bedding and towels. Tea and coffee making facilities and small fridge. Easy check in/out Close to shops, takeaway and cafe Close to bus stop and beach. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really did like my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would happily stay here again. The beds in the Tuner Room were very comfortable. Nice little touch with having some chocolates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and immaculate bathroom, comfy bed and pillows. Shower was lovely and hot. Large wardrobe with plenty of hangers and bedside drawers. Easy to park just outside property. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We, along with several members of our family have stayed at Bay Lodge over the years. It never didsapoints in comfort and cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Lovely room, well presented and very clean. Great location and secluded. We enjoyed the night we was there, very relaxing. Easy to check in via a key safe. Lots of spaces to park outside on the street, right next to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekene break

Nice place to stay clean quite nice area but the room was very dark because of the high bushes in the garden did not see the iwners at all
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

OK for a couple of nights

The best thing about this accomodation is the location, it is very near to the beach and the wonderful Minnis bay Restaurant. The room itself is comfortable enough but as it is below street level, it is a bit dark even with the lights on. The fridge is a nice touch though not big enough to stand up a bottle of wine. Always nice to see tea, coffee, biscuits and little chocs on the welcome tray. The bathroom was clean , however there were a couple of drips (?) on the toilet seat which I cleaned before we could use it. I'm not sure I understand the daily housekeeping as the towels we used and hung up to dry were folded up by housekeeping and the damp towels were put on the downturned bed, leaving a damp patch. I have no problem re-using a towel however one towel was clearly dirty and should really have been changed. the cups we used n the morning were not cleaned, not a problem for us but i'd have thought housekeeping would address this? Easy and clear access. No major issues. Loads of free parking. Bus stop across the road takes you to Margate or Herne bay in the other direction.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was easy, good instructions. We didn't see any owners, just entered the property and this is it. Convenient. Room is good, big enough, has everything what you need. But I "met" a lot of spiders. And it was dusty. Kettle, in toilet. Maybe because twin-room isn't much popular and there weren't guests for a long time. But overall it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice place to stay With a smart TV
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Away for work

Room was cosy, good enough for 1 night stay. Good commuincation about how to get in, key safe, etc. There was an odd smell in the ensuite - not sure what was causing it. There was mould on ceiling above shower cubicle. Venue does not have any on-site parking, free parking in streets around venue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great communication with staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In over 30 years of travelling on business, this is one of the best places I have stayed in.Although I did not meet the owners it was clear that the accommodation was well looked after and virtually everything had been thought of for the comfort of their guests. Virtually everything was absolutely spotlessly clean.The only small point I noticed was that there was dirt around the toilet seat hinge - a bit of a dirt trap and difficult to access(I'm sounding like a "Four in a Bed" contestant now!).However, I would not hesitate in recommending Bay Lodge to anyone. Well done, John G
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good find

Nice room, everything you needed. We only stayed a night. Bed was extremely comfortable. Great location. Very plesed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Nice location for the seafront shop cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Clean, attractive room, good location near the beachfront.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Hotel overall was lovely, clean and easy access to rooms, as is self access, the only issue we had was with the shower it was very tempromental on setting the temperature and the flow was a rather slow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023