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No.42 by GuestHouse Margate

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Margate Beach

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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42 High Street, Margate, England, CT9 1DS
  • Place, Margate Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dreamland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Turner Contemporary
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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

Large Guest Room with Sea View & Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Large Guest Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite (Lookout)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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. Also, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Joss Bay is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Margate Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Margate Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dreamland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Turner Contemporary - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Margate Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Swift - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fez - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xylo Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peter's Fish Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beach Buoys - ‬2 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.

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Dec 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate on Jan 6, 2026 start from $129.49, 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 deep-tissue 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. 128 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Such a beautiful hotel with a stunning roof terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence, Exeter

Great location and service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice. We had a balcony facing the water. Free snacks were a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything from the room, the rooftop bar, the terrace for breakfast, the decor and the fantastic staff to the pantry offering complementary cakes and sweets! Definitely THE place to stay in Margate - worth every penny!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aqila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The boutique hotel was beautifully situated looking over the sea and beautifully decorated. The staff were pleasant and helpful and the Spa was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, we were in a room with a balcony and sea view. A great spot to watch the sunset in Margate!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dominika

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at one of the lookout suites. A really enjoyable experience and very close to the beach, bars and restaurants. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025