The hotel is now closed until Thursday 27th February 2025
The Walpole is available for filming. To enquire about filming at the hotel
please call +44 (0)1843 221703 and leave a message and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
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Hotel Accommodation in Margate Kent
From the moment you enter The Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum, you step back in time to the ambience of a bygone era. This historic Margate hotel was built for discerning guests in 1914, extended in 1927, and is now being lovingly restored to her former glory by the Bishop family.
The Walpole is a family-run hotel that strives to achieve a friendly home-from-home atmosphere combined with a warm and timeless elegance.
From the relaxing flower-decked terrace with sea views to the Edwardian-style restaurant, you will rediscover a passion for the finer things in life. And to make your visit complete, enjoy a ride in our 1927 Otis trellis gated lift, that services every floor.
There are so many attractions and places of interest to visit such as The Shell Grotto, Quex House, many museums and Galleries, five theatres, including the second oldest in Britain, The Theatre Royal, or the smallest, The Tom Thumb. From live entertainment at The Winter Gardens to building sandcastles, our guests experience no difficulty in finding enjoyment in our area.
So if you are looking for hotels in Margate, you will not find a more welcoming, warm, charming experience anywhere else, so come and enjoy your time in Margate, Kent and reserve your room at the Walpole Bay Hotel.
SPECIAL REQUEST FROM THE TEAM
We kindly ask guests to bring their own beach towels with them as we prefer our white hotel towels not to leave the hotel. We appreciate your understanding on this matter.
Call directly on +44 (0)1843 221703 or contact us via email at info@walpolebayhotel.co.uk.
- Family and Pet-Friendly
- FREE Wifi
- Licensed Bar
- Function Room Hire Available
- Modern and Traditional Rooms Available
- Unique Napery Gallery
Cyclists are more than welcome here and cycles can be stored on our lower ground floor level overnight, please be aware that electric bikes and scooters are NOT allowed on our premises due to insurance restrictions and will need to be parked externally by padlocking to our railings. We have 24-hour staff cover on reception for security.
Read the article So Much More Than a Hotel: Walpole Bay Hotel, Living Museum & Napery
By Maria Bligh
Published in Unknown Kent and Sussex
 Reopening After Covid-19. What it means to the hotel |  The Walpole Bay Hotel Views From Above |  Jane Bishop talks about the unique Napery at the Walpole |
 Walpole Bay Hotel Featured on Your Kent TV |  One Foot in the Past. (1996) Introduced by Kirsty Waulk |  Promotional video for the hotel |
 The Walpole was Featured on The Hotel Inspectors |  Jane Talks About History of the Walpole Bay Hotel |  Jane Talks About Proposed Tourism Tax (2024) |
 The Walpole Bay Napery BBC Southeast (2013) |
The Walpole Bay Living Museum
Ours is a lovely story and we are writing a book about our experience renovating The Walpole. However, suffice to say here that we welcome you to our Home, our Hotel and our Museum, the realisation of a 35-year ambition! We hope you enjoy your visit.
Walpole Revisited – The Hotel Inspector with Alex Polizzi
