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No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Margate Beach

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Large Guest Room with Sea View & Balcony | Beach/ocean view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Suite (Lookout) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Guest Room with Sea View & Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
42 High Street, Margate, England, CT9 1DS
  • Margate Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dreamland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Lookout) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite (Lookout)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Large Guest Room with Sea View & Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Large Guest Room with Sea View & Balcony

  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Guest Room with Sea View & Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Guest Room with Sea View & Balcony

  • Beach view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Guest Room with Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Large Guest Room with Sea View

  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Large Guest Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Large Guest Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room

  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Margate

Walk to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Margate Old Town hotel, you'll find Margate Beach and Dreamland. Westwood Cross Shopping Centre and Botany Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Margate Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dreamland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shell Grotto - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Westwood Cross Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Botany Bay - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Margate Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Xylo Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Swift - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peter's Fish Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wig & Pen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

4-star beach hotel near Margate Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Margate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
No.42 by GuestHouse Margate offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 25 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Laundry fee: GBP 15.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 13723220

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sands Hotel Margate
Sands Margate
Sands Hotel Margate, Kent
Sands Hotel
No 42 By Margate Margate
No.42 by GuestHouse Margate Hotel
No.42 by GuestHouse Margate Margate
No.42 by GuestHouse Margate Hotel Margate

Frequently asked questions

Does No.42 by GuestHouse Margate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate.

How much does it cost to stay at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate on Jun 26, 2025 start from $181.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is No.42 by GuestHouse Margate to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Margate Beach and 11-minute walk from Margate Main Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does No.42 by GuestHouse Margate offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino (11-min walk) and Grosvenor G Casino Thanet (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 25 per night.

Does No.42 by GuestHouse Margate have a pool?

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate does not have a pool.

Does No.42 by GuestHouse Margate have a restaurant?

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate is home to Pearly Cow, which features local cuisine.

Does No.42 by GuestHouse Margate have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and aromatherapy.

How close is No.42 by GuestHouse Margate to downtown Margate?

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate is 0.3 mi away from Margate.

No.42 by GuestHouse Margate Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great breakfast, great shower, great price. Will look out for this chain when traveling in future
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in the middle of Margate. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome in every respect. Fantastic rooms, friendly staff, cool vibe. Superb location. Really couldn’t be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous attentive hotel. The little touches were amazing. Staff were super helpful. We loved our 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great property - very dog and child friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Short autumn break in Margate

A lovely couple of days staying at No.42. Lovely suite with views over the beach. For lucky with the weather too, so lots to do around Margate.
View from room
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

terri-ann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Extremely classy

Great small luxury hotel. Beautifully designed. Superb room.
Room 7
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Already planning to come back

An unexpectedly lovely hotel in Margate booked at the last minute. We really appreciated the location, the decor, the facilities and the parking. We came in winter but are already planning a return trip in summer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024