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The Happy Dolphin

Guesthouse in Margate

Guesthouse3.1 (17 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 13 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

The Happy Dolphin is a guesthouse to stay in Margate. It sits close to Margate Main Sands and Dreamland Margate, about 0.1 km from Margate. It scores 3.1/5 from 17 guest reviews.

Location

What's nearby

  • Margate Main Sands0.3 km
  • Dreamland Margate0.3 km
  • The Scenic Railway0.4 km
  • Dig Gallery0.4 km
  • The Black Gallery0.6 km
  • Gordon House0.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 79 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Manston Airport (MSE) 4.7 km → all hotels near MSE
Nearest station
Margate0.1 km
Nearest beach
Margate Main Sands0.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 20.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Happy Dolphin?

From The Happy Dolphin, the nearest station, Margate, is about 0.1 km away; Manston Airport (MSE) is around 4.7 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Happy Dolphin from the beach?

The nearest beach, Margate Main Sands, is about 0.3 km from The Happy Dolphin in a straight line.

How is The Happy Dolphin rated?

The Happy Dolphin scores 3.1 out of 5 across 17 guest reviews.

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