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Fort Road Hotel

Thanet, Kent

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 918 m to Margate Beach and 1.1 km to Margate Main Sands

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 185 m to Margate Harbour Arm and 1.5 km to Margate Station

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/525 Jun 2026

Agatha

Fantastic staff - helpful, polite, engaged, warm. Delicious and good quality continental breakfast, lovely bathroom amenities, very clean, charming cups and glasses, nice art. Beds are on the softer side. The hotel has been very thoughtfully redesigned and decorated from a mostly abandoned building, which does mean the soundproofing between rooms isn’t substantial but the charm and character balances the occasional noise.

5.0/525 Jun 2026

Alexia • Couple Trip

The staff were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The room was clean and well organised to suit any guests needs. The bed was very comfortable. There was no TV. The continental breakfast included in price was exceptional, with a good selection of local produce and very tasty home made granola. Other cooked breakfast options were available at a cost. Parking was available locally at a reasonable fee and supported by the hotel. The location was ideal, opposite Turners Contemporary Gallery, so close to the beach. Good views from room and from a rooftop seating area. Would definately go back there.

5.0/515 Jun 2026

Philip • Couple Trip

A delightful hotel finished to a very high standard. The building remained unused unil the owener, Thanet Borough Council, auctioned it. A total refurbishment (except for the 2 fireplaces in the bar/restaurant left as an example) has provided a very high standard of rooms and facilities. The staff are very proud of their hotel and this shows throughout. Having paid more the previous night to stay in a poorly maintained hotel from the same era, it was a relief to stay here. Ideally located on the end of 'the strip' retaurants were only less than 10 minutes away. We use the Buoy and Oyster and had a pleasant evening and good food. Parking maybe an issue, but if you drive into and past the Turner Contmporary, through the pay car park, you will eventually reach a section of foreshore road which is available for parking, but popular. The walking siatance up the exit road is about the same as walking back past the Turner. If you fail to find a spot, then you can always park in the pay Turner car aprk, but after the visitors have left, and you are going out, then move your car and save the majority of the fee.

5.0/528 May 2026

Lauren • Couple Trip

Such a nice hotel, fresh modern rooms with a coastal feel. Comfy bed, great shower and well made cappuccinos from the bar.

5.0/528 Mar 2026

Nicholas

Staff amazing and very friendly and informative

5.0/519 Mar 2026

Jade • Solo Trip

Service was exceptional with excellent amenities and very thoughtful design in rooms & throughout the hotel

5.0/55 Oct 2025

Ian • Couple Trip

Great location, good design and friendly staff

5.0/51 Oct 2025

John • Couple Trip

Yes

5.0/58 Sep 2025

Colette • Couple Trip

Great location for a weekend break

5.0/526 Aug 2025

Nigel • Solo Trip

Excellent hotel. Everything is well laid out and perfectly furnished from the elegant bathrooms to the welcoming rooms. Even the stairs are perfect with their quality wooden flooring. The whole building has a good feel to it. All the staff were superb. Warm, welcoming and helpful. The voucher for a cocktail in the basement bar was a delightful surprise. The basement bar with its Saturday DJ may be catering for the younger generation, but it was great fun, even for us with only few grey hairs left. Again the bar staff were spot on. An excellent hotel. If I ever have to stay in Margate again, then 100% the Fort Road Hotel would be my immediate number 1 choice.

5.0/518 Jul 2025

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Very nice hotel, with a green feel to it. The room smelt fresh upon arrival and we even got a little complimentary welcome cookie. Good service and a very nice roof top view.

5.0/55 Jun 2025

George • Couple Trip

Great little hotel right in the centre, excellent staff who were very friendly and helpful!

5.0/512 May 2025

Daniel

A beautiful location and room (with a reading nook!) - with friendly and helpful staff, and a good spread provided for breakfast.

5.0/520 Mar 2025

Alan • Couple Trip

Very convenient for the Turner, the beach and the old town. Parking by the Turner. Excellent staff.

5.0/59 Feb 2025

Daniel • Solo Trip

I have to wanted to stay at this hotel for a while and visiting friends this weekend was the perfect opportunity. It did not disappoint; beautifully designed, warm welcoming service and excellent coffee!

4.0/527 Apr 2026

Nigel • Couple Trip

Fab location, close to everything that Margate has to offer but just far enough away to be quiet Very nice helpful staff and decent continental breakfast.

4.0/521 Oct 2025

Richard • Couple Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at the Fort Road Hotel. The room was lovely and the hotel has a great look and feel with beautiful art throughout. Fantastic location near the Turner and lots of great restaurants. The only small downside was not being told much about amenities like bar hours, the rooftop (which was closed), or how breakfast works. Otherwise, everything was great and we’d definitely stay again.

4.0/528 Sep 2025

Alanna • Couple Trip

We had a nice stay at Fort Road Hotel. Our room was newly renovated and well decorated, and the staff were helpful. The hotel is well located in Margate, and the breakfast buffet was lovely. It is a nice hotel, but the lack of air conditioning meant that the room did get quite stuffy. There also wasn't enough ventilation in the bathroom, so the whole room got misty after a shower. The shower screen is also slightly too small, so water does tend to get all over the floor. Our room was on the first floor with a partial sea view, but there were windows from the adjacent building that look directly into our room, and our window only had cafe curtains covering the bottom half of the window. For privacy, we needed to close the curtains completely, blocking the light. Some lighter curtains for privacy would have been nice. We enjoyed our stay, but for the price I was hoping not to have to think about some of these issues.

4.0/517 Aug 2025

Gabriela • Couple Trip

Tastefully decorated with high quality furnishings and finishes with lovely sustainable led toiletries. Location is great and right near the sea front. Breakfast was full of great quality ingredients. Only downside was that our room was very hot, we walked in and there were two fans on so this is clearly a known issue by the hotel, however it did make it hard to sleep in such heat.

3.0/53 Aug 2025

Kerry • Trip with Friends

Overpriced for the experience we had. There was no tv or air conditioning and the view was very unpleasant. The staff however were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great.

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18 Fort Rd, Margate, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

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- Check-in time is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM- The property does not offer after-hours check-inGuests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

About Fort Road Hotel

Fort Road Hotel Location
When you stay at Fort Road Hotel in Margate, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Margate Beach and Margate Harbour Arm. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Turner Contemporary and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Margate Tudor House.

Fort Road Hotel Rooms
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Restaurant and Cafe
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - Wed, 07 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children