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Unico Hotels

Unico Hotels offers free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly rooms, and airport shuttle near Margate’s beaches and Shell Grotto. Rated 3.9 with 75 guest reviews.

21-27 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HL, United Kingdom View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 75 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Pet-friendly Kid-friendly Airport shuttle
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with welcoming service near the seaside

Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, clean and cozy rooms, and convenient location close to the beach and town center. While some amenities like the main restaurant are temporarily unavailable, the overall atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff who create a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms, with some offering lovely sea views.
  • Convenient location close to the beach, promenade, and nearby attractions.
  • Pet-friendly policies and family-friendly environment appreciated by travelers with dogs and children.
  • Relaxed communal and coworking spaces that are stylish and well maintained.

Worth knowing

  • The main restaurant is currently closed for refurbishment, so dining options within the hotel are limited.
  • Breakfast is paid and can be more cost-effective when purchased separately rather than included in room rates.
  • Rooms with sea views can have early morning light and some noise from nearby pigeons.
  • Shower temperature may fluctuate slightly for some guests, though not uncomfortable.
  • No parking or pool facilities are available on site.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking easy access to Margate’s beaches, promenade, and nearby points of interest.
  • Travelers looking for a pet- and family-friendly place with a relaxed vibe.
  • Those valuing friendly, personal service and a clean, comfortable stay.
  • Guests interested in stylish communal spaces and coworking areas.
  • Visitors preferring a quieter location slightly away from the town center crowds.
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About this property

Welcome to Unico Hotels

Unico Hotels is a mid-range option situated in the seaside area of Cliftonville, Margate. The property combines traditional hotel accommodation with coworking spaces, catering to both leisure travelers and remote workers. Its location offers easy access to local beaches, Princes Walk park, and the nearby Shell Grotto, a unique shell-lined underground attraction praised by visitors.

The three-star property provides practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a bar, and an airport shuttle, with a pet- and kid-friendly environment that appeals to families and guests traveling with animals. Although there is no on-site restaurant or parking, breakfast is available for a fee. The atmosphere is described by guests as relaxed and stylish, with communal areas that double as comfortable workspaces featuring soundproof meeting rooms and call booths.

Guest reviews highlight the helpfulness of the staff and a welcoming reception area, although some note minor inconveniences such as early morning light from windows and fluctuating shower temperatures. The location is quieter than Margate town center, appealing to those seeking a less crowded, greener setting while still being within walking distance of several local attractions, including the Turner Contemporary gallery and Dreamland amusement park.

Nearby alternatives include hotels with higher ratings and more traditional amenities, suggesting Unico Hotels may suit visitors prioritizing a coworking-friendly environment and proximity to the sea over luxury features. The property’s overall rating of 3.9 from 75 reviews indicates generally positive but varied experiences.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Airport shuttle
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Parking
Pool
Restaurant
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

TM
Thomas Maher Apr 15, 2026
10

Cracking little find, myself and 3 others booked a family room to stay the night after seeing Ocean Colour Scene. Staff were lovely and gave us a welcome drink. Nice chilled live acoustic music in the bar area and food was lovely. Pleasant staff, lovely lady at the front desk when we arrived (with the baby bump). Thank you

SL
Susan Lammin Mar 03, 2026
10

After being let down by a nearby hotel we booked last minute with Selina hotel. The manager could not have been more helpful if she tried, upgraded us and let us check in early as we had a wedding to attend that day. I put 5 stars but would happily given them 8 stars, staff were excellent room was spotless and very comfortable, restaurant was fab and food was delicious. I would recommend staying there. Thanks for a great stay

SS
Samriti Sharma Mar 01, 2026
10

Perfect place to stay in. The lady on reception is so humble and welcoming. She updated my room on last moment. The location is excellent. Room and toilet is clean and upto the mark. Sitting area is amazing on the reception. My overall experience has been very positive. Highly recommended

MC
Mike Cobb Feb 25, 2026
10

Lovely room overlooking the sea and friendly staff. This little gem is located within easy walk of the beach and town centre is perfectly located for a trip to Margate. The pricing algorithm is a little odd, don't take the breakfast inclusive rate as it's much cheaper just to buy the breakfast in the hotel if you want one, or visit other local places, there are tons of them. I'd definitely go back with my dogs who were made very welcome by Claire and Mariya, the lovely hotel reception staff who couldn't do enough for us to make our stay comfortable..

AT
Alizée Tran Feb 09, 2026
10

Perfect stay in the 6-bed dorm. Homely, clean, comfortable room. Cowork space is a dream with their own soundproof meeting rooms and call booth. Special shout out to the amazingly kind receptionists who made me feel so welcome. Will come back.

SM
Surreal Madrid Jan 09, 2026
8.0

Firstly it's in Cliftonville not margate so you are away from the crowds and grime, Cliftonville is much cleaner, quieter and greener. It's approx a 25 minute walk along the sea front from margate Station. The beautiful botany bay is a very short walk away along the coast and i slmost had the whole beach to myself on a very hot day..... The place its self exceeded my expectations, the communal areas are super cool, clean and really well decorated. There is a huge garden and vast amounts of seating and workspaces. There is a cool bar and food area with a small but tasty menu. As far as rooms, I was in a standard double that had a bathroom bigger than the small double. The bathroom had a bath AND a walk in shower, a heated towel rack and toiletries. The room was really pleasant and again the decor was superb. It was clean and the bed was comfy. It had both, air conditioning and a plug in fan. However no television (not a problem for me) also though, no kettle which stopped me giving five stars as I love to wake to a coffee and a cup of tea of an evening whilst reading.... I did once purchase a cappuc8no down stairs but it was almost 4 quid and took me 20 mins to find a spare staff member to make it. Other than that I LOVED it, the staff were super friendly, the beach is super close and the area is great for dog walks. Also the private rooms here (not the dorms) are dog friendly which is a MUST for me. The day you arrive you are invited for a free welcome drink which is a nice touch, and there are free group walks in the mornings should you fancy it

GB
Grace B Dec 30, 2025
8.0

The hotel was great. Easy ocean front location, short walk from cafes and supermarkets. Staff are lovely and helpful. There is a cafe and outdoor area and every is Reasonable priced. The only couple of things worth noting: depending on your room (ours sea view) and the time of year, the sun can rise very very early and our window had large gaps between curtains so we were flooded with light at 5am. And there are a pose of pigeons set up on some of the windowsills, so that can be a bother if you want to open the windows up a bit. Also, the shower ran a little low/ intermittent pressure and temperature but that might just be dependent on capacity and time of year. Just some things to keep in mind when booking :)

EP
Elizabeth Pace Dec 23, 2025
10

My friend and I chose this place to stay whilst on a cycle trip through the town. The staff were super helpful, they helped me find a room to have a confidential phone call in, and they accommodated our bikes. They also enabled us to eat fish and chips in shared spaces. The team are quick to respond to queries online and couldn't have been more helpful. The atmosphere is chill, hip, stylish, and clean. The main restaurant was not open due to a refurbishment, so we went elsewhere for food. I'd recommend a stay here. The only thing that wasn't ideal was the temperature in the shower which sort of ran slightly hot and cold, not in a way that was unpleasant but it wasn't ideal.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Unico Hotels

Margate, United Kingdom

Seaside area with beaches & a promenade, clifftop Princes Walk park & the underground Shell Grotto.

  • Margate 29 min Walk
  • Esplanade 5 min Walk
  • Wilderness Hill 7 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 2 hr 2 Car · 3 hr 6 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 40 Car · 3 hr 9 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 1 hr 51 Car · 3 hr 18 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Margate. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Turner Contemporary 3,843 reviews

Turner Contemporary

Rendezvous, Margate CT9 1HG, United Kingdom

4.1 · Art Gallery
Dreamland Margate 7,071 reviews

Dreamland Margate

Hall by the Sea Rd, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ, United Kingdom

4.1 · Amusement Park
Shell Grotto 2,663 reviews

Shell Grotto

33 Grotto Hill, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2BU, United Kingdom

4.5 · Museum
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