Good for parking, sea bathing, friendly staff, Jane is a welcoming hostess

The Walpole Bay Hotel in Margate is a delight, from first sight of it across the bowling green to the outside veranda and into to its wonderful interior. The staff are charming, especially Jane, who presides with grace and beauty over everything. My room was great. They were very amenable when my double occupancy turned into single. The meals were... More

This was our second visit to the Walpole hotel and was not disappointed, the rooms are clean and Comfortable, its great to walk about and take in the quirky old world charm, the whole hotel is like a living museum and Breakfast and service is spot on.

We've just spent 2 nights at the Walpole Bay Hotel. It's everything it claims to be with added old world charm & service. Perfect for the new art gallery and as a base for exploring the area.

We stopped in the Walpole Bay Hotel for one night when we came to Margate to visit the Turner Gallery which is a short walk along the front from the hotel. We had a very warm welcome from Jane the owner. the hotel was opened in 1912 and tries to replicate this experience. It has its own museum with lots... More

We stayed at the Walpole (13-15th April 2012) with our 2 boys and another couple with their 2 girls and had the best time. Our family room (207/208) was perfect since it had the bathroom between the two rooms and interconnecting doors. All was clean and furniture in the room was 1930s style. Views out to sea. Enjoyed the amazingly... More

Very quirky hotel.Like turning the clock back 50 years.Passionate owners .Contains lots of memorabilia and a napery museum.Had comfortable stay.Seaviews from bedrooms.Quiet location.

The hotel is certainly original and characterful. The twin room was clean and well-appointed. The management clearly have achieved much in turning round the hotel after they took it over. We were part of a group who had ordered a buffet for our evening meal. This was a great disappointment and was distinctly unimaginative. I have had many buffets over... More

We decided to visit the Walpole Hotel today, Good Friday. After researching it and watching the you tube video, we thought it would be just right for myself, my husband and our 3 children. I must say we were all very excited. We were going to eat then look around the museum. We arrived at lunch time, the hotel was... More