Your stay — Somerville Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: All Saints Church (617 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: The Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangel Michael (724 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Margate Baptist Church (840 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Al-Birr Community Centre and Mosque (924 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hartsdown Park — 540 m · ~7 min walk
Crab Museum — 974 m · ~12 min walk
Theatre Royal — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Hartsdown Park Play Area — 394 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 515 m · ~6 min walk
Boots — 726 m · ~9 min walk
Premier Convenience Store — 407 m · ~5 min walk
Margate — 166 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for better rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile payments accepted widely, but keep cash for small shops, market stalls, and some cafes.
Optional: round up at restaurants (10% for good service), taxi drivers (round up to nearest pound), and tip hotel staff a few pounds for help with bags or room service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a takeaway van or cafe costs around £2.50–£3.
A sandwich or hot filled roll from a bakery or sandwich bar for £4–£6.
Fish and chips or a pub main like bangers and mash for £10–£14.
Margate seafront has occasional food stalls and the Old Town market area offers cheap eats like pasties or crepes.
Tesco, Asda, and Aldi are common budget supermarkets in the CT9 area.
Charity shops on Northdown Road and some high-street chains like Primark offer affordable clothing.
A day bus ticket costs around £4.50 and covers local buses; from an airport, take a coach or National Rail service for the best value.
Walk or cycle around Margate as most attractions are close; eat at pubs or cafés rather than seafront restaurants; visit free attractions like the beach or Turner Contemporary gallery.
Good to know — Margate
Type G · 230V
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$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
MargateFor non-urgent police matters, call 101. In a medical emergency, dial 999. The nearest major hospital with an A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate (CTV5 3BW). For coastguard or sea rescue, call 999 and ask for the coastguard.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Margate, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Somerville Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 515 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 726 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →London Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW) → Westbrook Lodge Guest House, Margate
💡 Book a pre-paid transfer like Addison Lee or local Margate Cars (01843 226600) — cheaper than black cabs and no surge pricing. If arriving at Gatwick, add 30 mins via M25 traffic.
London Victoria Coach Station → Margate – Marine Terrace (CT9 2AA), 0.6 miles from Westbrook Lodge
💡 Cheapest option at £12 if booked in advance on National Express website. Coaches have free WiFi and plug sockets. Arrive at Margate stop, then walk 12 mins east along the seafront to Westbrook Lodge. Avoid Friday evening departures — they fill up fast.
Margate Station / town centre → Westbrook Lodge Guest House (stop: Westbrook Avenue, route 8 or 8X)
💡 Use the Stagecoach app to buy a day rider pass (£4) — good for all Thanet buses. Get off at Westbrook Avenue stop, then it's a 2-min walk to the guest house. Buses run less often after 7pm, so grab a taxi if late.
London St Pancras International → Margate Station (0.8 miles from Westbrook Lodge)
💡 Book advance tickets 2 weeks ahead on Trainline or Southeastern for best prices. The high-speed 'Javelin' train (class 395) saves you 30 mins vs slow trains. From Margate station, it's a 15-min walk or £5 taxi to the guest house.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Somerville Hotel?
Check-in at Somerville Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Somerville Hotel?
A sandwich or hot filled roll from a bakery or sandwich bar for £4–£6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Somerville Hotel?
A day bus ticket costs around £4.50 and covers local buses; from an airport, take a coach or National Rail service for the best value.
Top Attractions in Margate
💡 Arrive early on summer weekends to bag a spot near the harbour arm, which catches the last of the sun and is less crowded.
💡 Don’t miss the tiny alley called Market Place—there’s a brilliant second-hand bookshop at the far end, and the seafood stall under the arches does the best cockles.
💡 Check the website before visiting—during major exhibition changeovers the main gallery can be closed for a week or two. The ground floor shop and cafe stay open though.
💡 Go on a weekday or outside school holidays to avoid crowds and get cheaper ride wristbands. Free entry means you can just walk in for a coffee or to use the loos.
💡 Buy tickets online in summer to skip the queue. It's small—allow 20–30 minutes maximum. Combine with a walk through the nearby Dane Park.