Directly opposite the Winter Gardens theatre on Margate seafront, The Bay - rooms only bed and breakfast enjoys a prime location on the Thanet coast. A 3-minute drive from Margate Train Station, this guest house offers a full English breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms at The Bay - rooms only have use of either en suite or shared bathroom facilities, with shower and complementary toiletries. Each has a TV with DVD player, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. A cooked breakfast is served each morning, with egg, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, baked beans and tomatoes. This guest house is a short walk away from the many cafés and coffee shops in Cliftonville or Margate town centre. The Turner Contemporary art gallery is a 5-minute walk from The Bay - rooms only, and the Westwood Cross shopping centre, between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, has a wide range of stores just 7 minutes’ drive away. The cathedral city of Canterbury is around 35 minutes’ drive from this guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wilkinson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were amazing, they were very friendly and went out of their way to make it a pleasant stay.
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    The property is full of charm, gorgeous view of the sea, comfortable bed. The hosts are really lovely and welcoming.
  • Daisy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful sea view and tasty complimentary breakfast roll!
  • Ulysses
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location, sea view (from the top floor room), kindest hosts ever! Little cute details, felt instantly at home!
  • Becky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I wasn't expecting breakfast but the owners provided a breakfast roll and that was very welcome. The property is well located, a ahort stroll from Margate centre and the shops at Cliftonville. Owners were polite and welcoming.
  • Sandyd66
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel within walking distance from the station. In a great location with very friendly hosts. Spacious room and the bacon and egg roll was a nice morning surprise.
  • Colin
    France France
    The room is perfect, with an unbelievable view, and very cosy and comfortable. But mostly our hosts were amazingly kind and sweet, the breakfast was so perfect, we loved being there, and we highly recommend.
  • Sandra
    Croatia Croatia
    Hosts are very friendly and nice, the house is beautifully decorated and stands out among other buildings. I'm more than happy with everything.
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were lovely and welcoming. Very accomodating. They let us choose which room on arrival and gave us complientary drinks and breakfast!
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place to stay. The owner is a very nice person. The room was very comfortable and clean. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Thank you so much...Daniel

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Bay - rooms only
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

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.

FAQs about The Bay - rooms only

  • The Bay - rooms only offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from The Bay - rooms only. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Bay - rooms only include:

      • Chalet
      • Double
      • Single
      • Twin/Double

    • Check-in at The Bay - rooms only is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The Bay - rooms only may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Bay - rooms only is 500 yards from the centre of Margate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.