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Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

4.0 star property
Hotel in Broadstairs with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Located in central Margate, this inn provides a quiet escape with its garden and playground. Guests can spend the day exploring nearby shops, then return to enjoy the outdoor spaces. The full breakfast options fuel the day, while the helpful staff ensures a smooth stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
481 Margate Road, Broadstairs, England, CT10 2QD

What's nearby

  • Westwood Cross Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dreamland - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Margate Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Viking Bay - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Joss Bay - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ramsgate Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Newington Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Burger Van - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sainsbury's Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

Upscale hotel near Margate Beach
At Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 8.75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Restaurant]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Night Reception]
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
20 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 8.75 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Canterbury Bell Marston's Thanet
Canterbury Bell Marston's Inns Broadstairs
Canterbury Bell Marston's Inns
Canterbury Bell Marston's Broadstairs
Canterbury Bell Marston's
Canterbury Bell ston's Broads
Canterbury Bell by Marston's Inns
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns Hotel
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns Broadstairs
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns Hotel Broadstairs

Frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns located?

Situated in Broadstairs, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grosvenor G Casino Thanet and Westwood Cross Shopping Centre. Margate Cemetery and Revolution Skatepark are also within 2 mi (3 km). Ramsgate Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 618 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in. Rooms were clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean but smelt very strongly of bleach that seemed to be covering a damp smell, otherwise the room was exactly what we needed. The parking was good, the surrounding shops are easily accessible. The real star of this stay was the attached pub, great service, food and reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short drive to Viking bay, room is spaces and have everything you need. Right on the pub with good food and service - shopping mall across the main road
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great staff great prices good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great crew , was very simple entry and food and everyone very nice, close to everything you need from food to Halfords very good location , very clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip to the seaside

Great location for Westwood cross shopping and eatery’s Nice food inc breakfast available on sit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable convenient location. Range of food & drinks available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little hotel in a great position

Nice little annexe opposite the pub, very quiet accommodation with plenty's of parking . Very central to get to the coast with loads of shopping on the doorstep. There is also a regular bus service nearby . Great food in the pub too
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been many times,staff excelliant and polite,food v.good as usual,we always have assisable room,shower a bit tired but would still return,no problem thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice family room, curtains kept falling off wall when pulled clothes but staff fixed them when asked. No one in building ie porter had to go opposite to the pub for reception
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Extra chair needed in room. Shower curtain in adequate meaning floor got very wet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff Great location for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been to Canterbury Bell a few times,comfortable room,good food,staff polite and helpful,plenty of parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room fine,air conditioning,which was ideal because weather was very hot wet room as had a revamp very nicely done.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Very good quality room, clean and local amenities close by
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met my needs for a short sharp visit perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff where very helpful especially lunch staff for a large table of 25 people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly check in and dining. Rooms very clean and air con helped in the warmer summer day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Place to stay

Lovely place to stay. The staff were incredibly polite. Customer service was excellent location for a shopping day out was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Emma Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable, close to huge shopping centre which could maybe be both a pro and a con but we made the most of it! Staff were kind and helpful and we had everything we needed. We wanted to be close to the beach in Broadstairs and the loop bus takes 40 minutes- wish I had researched this- it's a nice scenic route though and a much shorter journey to Margate, so we went and had dinner there one evening. It is also a shorter journey to Ramsgate and had we had more time we would have spent longer in all three places as they are all great. In a car it is a short journey from Broadstairs (8 minutes according to google maps) and the pub is in Broadstairs but also only a hundred yards or so from both Ramsgate and Margate, right on the border of the three. I'd recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money stay!

Popped to Ramsgate for a few days to look around as we are planning to move to the area. Booked to stay here for 2 nights as it was central and have to say for what it cost I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the room was! Large bedroom, clean and well furnished/decorated. Comfy huge bed and easy to pop over to the pub for food and drinks. Would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consistently good service

Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly polite staff with a good cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although in January, the price was very budget friendly. The room was excellent value, clean, bath and shower good ( water fairly hot ). Bed clean and plenty of plugs and usb sockets. Restaurant just a stones throw away. Breakfast superb and at reasonable cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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