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Cheapest month to bookMarch

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Margate, South Africa

Enjoy your time in Margate by finding a hotel that suits your needs. We’ve created a list of some of Margate's best hotels, from luxurious to more modest hotels.

Best time to visit Margate

The best time of year to visit Margate depends on what you’re looking for (or hoping to avoid) during your travels in terms of things like weather and price.

Low and high season in Margate

Busiest month(s): Margate experiences its peak tourist season in July, bringing an increased average nightly rate. For those planning travel during this period, it's recommended to prepare for higher costs compared to slower times of the year, which bring lower average nightly prices.

Quietest month(s): The average cost per night in July is $92, making it the cheapest time to visit.

Margate is an ideal destination if you prefer some rain and moderate temperatures.

To escape the rainy season, plan your trip to Margate in May.

The priciest month in Margate is July, when you can expect to spend around $92 on a hotel stay. Weekend rates generally increase, averaging around $84 per night throughout the year, while Tuesday bookings cost the most at the best hotels in Margate. You'll find savings on Wednesday, which is the cheapest day of the week to book your stay on average.

Where to stay in Margate

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Popular hotels in Margate

Here are some other popular hotels in Margate:

The Albatros Guest House is a great place to stay, with its 4-star rating and list of amenities. This hotel provides an excellent stay in the center of Margate, and you can indulge in the hotel's rooftop pool, fitness center, spa, and restaurant offerings.

With a free breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center and on-site restaurant on site, the 4-star hotel La Cote D'Azur offers comfort and modern amenities.

The Beachcomber Bay is a 3-star hotel that has a lot to offer, like a pool, Gym, restaurant, and spa.

The First Group Margate Sands is a 4-star hotel with a modern and comfortable design that offers amenities including a pool, fitness center, restaurant, and bar facilities.

Things to do in Margate

In the middle of the city, you can find well-known attractions and things to do like the African Dive Adventures. If you love food, you'll find a lot of great eateries, like Friar Tuck Restaurant, The Packshed, Keg & Galleon, Larry's, and The Lobster Pot.

Finding cheap hotels in Margate: FAQs

In Margate, the expected average temperature in February is 24°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 26°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 14°C. The rainiest month is December, and the driest month is May.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Margate with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is C$34 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for C$54 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is C$100 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$102. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Margate could be Thursday.
The nearest airport to Margate is Margate Airport (MGH), which is 3.5km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Margate, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Margate is currently around C$88 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is C$70 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Margate is currently around C$198 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is C$180 per night.
If you're hitting up Margate with kids in tow, try Margate Beach Club, First Group Margate Sands, and Villa Tropicana - South Africa.