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Bay Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach guest house with free parking

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Desk, soundproofing, WiFi, bed sheets
A two-story house with a red door, white walls, and a brown roof.
Interior entrance
A wall-mounted light fixture with a frosted glass shade and a simple, modern design.
A modern shower enclosure with a glass door, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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161 Minnis Road, Birchington, England, CT7 9QD
  • Place, Minnis Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Quex Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Quex Park and The Powell-Cotton Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪142 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Becket)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a shower area, and a small stool.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Becket)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Chaucer)

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (The Chaucer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed (The Dickens)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a shower area, and a small stool.

Double Room, 1 King Bed (The Dickens)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room (The Turner)

Twin Room (The Turner)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Birchington

In Birchington .You'll find Minnis Bay and Quex Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Westgate and Birchington Golf Club and West Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Minnis Bay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • All Saints Birchington - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Quex Park - 9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Quex Park and The Powell-Cotton Museum - 9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Margate Beach - 12 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Birchington-On-Sea Station - 13 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bake and Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Westgate Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bay Lodge

3.5-star beach guest house with free parking
As a guest of Bay Lodge, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Birchington guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Bay Lodge offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Bay Lodge Birchington
Bay Birchington
Bay Lodge Guesthouse
Bay Lodge Birchington
Bay Lodge Guesthouse Birchington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay Lodge to the airport?

Bay Lodge is 82.6 mi (107-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Lodge?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Lodge on Aug 3, 2026 start from CA $128, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bay Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Lodge.

How close is Bay Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Minnis Bay and 4.2 mi (12-min drive) from Margate Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay Lodge offer free breakfast?

Bay Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Grosvenor G Casino Thanet (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bay Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Bay Lodge have a pool?

Bay Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Bay Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Bay Lodge to downtown Birchington?

Bay Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Birchington.

Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room and location. Here fir a family funeral in next town so ideal for us fir a 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, room felt warm and cosy, nice quick walk down to minnis bay beach and easy quick drive to margate and surrounding area, street parking felt safe and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Iason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, clear instructions regarding keys, etc.. Not a huge amount of things nearby, apart from the nice beach. Perhaps a bit expensive for what it is, but in the summer the easier access to the beach must be a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and all amenities were excellent. I will certainly return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, liked it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really did like my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Clean room, shop and chip shop nearby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have trouble with stairs so groundfloor was ideal. Booked at short notice in the closed season and everything was great. Really liked the message on a morning if you needed the housekeeper to come in later. Great idea.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable accommodation. Free parking outside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Nice location

Great location for the beach and local eateries. Very quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would happily stay here again. The beds in the Tuner Room were very comfortable. Nice little touch with having some chocolates.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Great Place

Clean, attractive room, good location near the beachfront.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Own entrance parking tea and coffee fantastic shower Quite are close to beach Dress bed lining Will be staying again Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice place to stay With a smart TV
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room,easy to check in keys left in safe box,very close to beach and plenty of café, restaurants close by,overall brilliant stay,thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Nice location

Nice location for the seafront shop cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a most enjoyable stay at Bay Lodge. The owner was most welcoming. Very comfy bed, lovely white crisp bedding & luxury white fluffy towels. Nice little unexpected treat in the fridge (chocolates) Great location for nearby beach or surrounding areas (via the train) Good cafe, shop & chip shop close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, bathroom bedding and towels. Tea and coffee making facilities and small fridge. Easy check in/out Close to shops, takeaway and cafe Close to bus stop and beach. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

Very comfortable stay!

Me and my partner stayed in the Chaucer room and it was absolutely lovely, would very much recommend for anyone looking to have a nice, cosy, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very welcoming. Spotlessly clean and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We, along with several members of our family have stayed at Bay Lodge over the years. It never didsapoints in comfort and cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean and comfortable ground floor room. Very convenient for visiting family. No hassle check in and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities Good sleep great shower small fridge in room bonus,All in all would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location perfect Was not soundproof but quiet road Comfortable bed Superb shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022