No.42
WHY WE PICKED THIS HOTEL
No.42 sits directly on Margate’s seafront in the Old Town, with a restored Victorian seaside-hotel setting and beautiful views across the main sands
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
No. 42 by GuestHouse is a 21-room cosy seaside hotel on Margate’s seafront, set in the Old Town with the beach, harbour, and Turner Contemporary just outside. It has the feel of a polished coastal townhouse, with sea-facing rooms, warm interiors, and a relaxed rhythm that suits long weekends by the water. The stay is shaped around the view, the rooftop bar, Pearly Cow restaurant, and the small spa treatment rooms on the lower ground floor. It is lively enough to feel connected to Margate, but still intimate enough to feel like a proper boutique stay.
Our take on the stay
Eliza
No.42 feels very Margate, with seaside views, cosy design and a restored Victorian setting that keeps the town and hotel closely connected
HOTEL LOCATION
THIS IS GREAT
A seafront position in Margate’s Old Town, where the beach, harbour, Turner Contemporary and old streets are all within an easy walk
A restored Victorian seaside building, giving the hotel a stronger sense of character than a newer coastal property
A rooftop bar with wide sea views, creating a natural place for sunset drinks and a different perspective on the town
Pearly Cow restaurant on site, focused on seafood, grilled meats and local produce, making the hotel more than just a place to sleep
Treatment rooms on the lower-ground floor, adding a proper wellness element without turning the stay into a spa hotel
GuestHouse touches like the complimentary pantry and record players in rooms, which give the stay a warmer, more personal feel
GOOD TO KNOW
21 guest rooms and suites in total
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until 11:00
Pearly Cow restaurant on site
Lounge bar and seasonal rooftop bar
Private parking spaces available (£25 per car per night, advance booking required)
Dogs allowed in some rooms (£25 per dog per night)
Around 10 minutes on foot from Margate train station
Located on Margate seafront in the Old Town
AMENITIES
Spa
Pet friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Free cots available for children
At the beach
Margate
Margate has shifted from traditional seaside town to creative coastal escape, where sandy beaches, vintage shops, and independent cafés now sit alongside old amusement arcades and tidal pools. The town centres around the harbour and Marine Drive, with the Turner Contemporary and the sea never far from view. No 42 by GuestHouse is set right on the seafront, placing you within easy walking distance of Margate’s galleries, beach, and lively old town streets.
