# Hotels and B&Bs near The Shell Grotto — 25 within 3 miles (2026)

> 25 hotels and B&Bs within 3 miles of The Shell Grotto in Margate, Kent. The nearest is The Pink House Margate, 0.3 miles away. 3 accept dogs.

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**In short:** 25 hotels and B&Bs within 3 miles of The Shell Grotto in Margate, Kent. The nearest is The Pink House Margate, 0.3 miles away. 3 accept dogs.

Updated 31 August 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About The Shell Grotto](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/attractions/the-shell-grotto)

[Cottages 106](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-shell-grotto/cottages) [Camping 24](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-shell-grotto/camping) [Hotels 25](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-shell-grotto/hotels) [Places to eat in Margate](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/restaurants)

[0.3 miles Margate The Pink House Margate ★ 4.5 (139) Adults-only B&B on Margate's Buenos Ayres seafront, with breakfast and sea views close to the town's bars and galleries.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/the-pink-house-margate) [0.3 miles Margate The Reading Rooms ★ 4.7 (54) An intimate three-room Georgian townhouse guesthouse on a quiet Old Town square, favoured by design-minded weekenders.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/the-reading-rooms) [0.3 miles Margate · Dogs welcome The George & Heart House ★ 4.5 (617) A hotel on King Street in the heart of old Margate, moments from the seafront and the town's galleries and shops.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/the-george-heart-house) [0.3 miles Margate Crescent Victoria Hotel ★ 4.1 (216) Set on Fort Crescent overlooking Margate's seafront, this 14-room hotel offers free parking, a garden and a restaurant close to the sands.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/crescent-victoria-hotel) [0.3 miles Margate Cliftonville Townhouse ★ 5.0 (61) Adults-only B&B on Gordon Rd in Margate, with en-suite rooms, free parking and pubs, restaurants and golf all close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/cliftonville-townhouse) [🏨Hotels 0.3 miles Margate Somerville Hotel An adults-only hotel on Canterbury Road in Margate, Kent, close to the beach with sea views from many rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/somerville-hotel) [0.3 miles Margate Sherwood Hotel ★ 4.4 (82) A family-run hotel on Ethelbert Crescent in Margate, with free on-site parking and an outdoor garden for relaxing after the beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/sherwood-hotel) [0.3 miles Margate Rosslyn Court ★ 4.9 (78) Rosslyn Court is a straightforward B&B on Sweyn Rd, Margate, suited to travellers who want free parking and an easy base near the seafront.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/rosslyn-court) [0.3 miles Margate King Street Accomadation ★ 5.0 (88) Adults-only guest accommodation on King Street in Margate, with en-suite rooms and a garden for relaxing after the beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/king-street-accomadation) [0.4 miles Margate Fort Road Hotel ★ 4.8 (236) A small, design-led hotel above a well-regarded restaurant, a short walk from Margate's Old Town and Turner Contemporary.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/fort-road-hotel) [0.4 miles Margate BeetBeds ★ 4.9 (60) BeetBeds is a straightforward hotel above Market Street Car Park in Margate, handy for a short seaside break near Turner Contemporary and Dreamland.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/beetbeds) [0.4 miles Margate CloudZen ★ 4.8 (39) A B&B on Grosvenor Place in Margate, Kent, with a gym and spa on site alongside straightforward family-friendly rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/cloudzen) [0.4 miles Margate Sea Bathing Guest House ★ 4.6 (156) A small guest house in a converted period townhouse close to the Old Town, run with an emphasis on personal service and local knowledge.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/sea-bathing-guest-house) [0.4 miles Margate Smiths Court Hotel ★ 3.9 (75) A small, family-run seafront guest house in Cliftonville, offering straightforward sea-view rooms at gentler prices than central Margate.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/smiths-court-hotel) [0.4 miles Margate The Albion Rooms ★ 4.8 (221) A retro-styled boutique hotel within the Dreamland amusement park complex, geared towards music fans and families alike.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/the-albion-rooms) [0.7 miles Margate Walpole Bay Hotel ★ 4.6 (1,112) An eccentric, family-run Edwardian hotel above Cliftonville's tidal pool, famous for its period features and vintage lift.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/walpole-bay-hotel) [0.7 miles Margate Premier Inn Margate ★ 4.0 (1,392) Premier Inn Margate is a 64-room hotel on Station Green, within walking distance of the beach, Old Town and Dreamland.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/premier-inn-margate) [0.9 miles Margate Nest Guesthouse ★ 4.9 (23) A relaxed guesthouse on Northumberland Avenue in Margate, with breakfast and packed lunches on offer, close to Turner Contemporary and Dreamland.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/nest-guesthouse) [1.2 miles Margate Westbrook Lodge Guest House ★ 4.8 (213) Guest house in Margate, minutes from the seafront, with 12 rooms, free parking and a bar and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/westbrook-lodge-guest-house) [1.6 miles Margate The Hussar Hotel ★ 4.3 (401) A small six-room hotel on Canterbury Road in Margate, with air conditioning, a garden and free on-site parking close to the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/margate/hotels/the-hussar-hotel) [2 miles Broadstairs Canterbury Bell by Marstons Inns ★ 4.4 (264) Pub-style hotel in Broadstairs with an on-site bar and restaurant serving breakfast, plus free parking and family rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/broadstairs/hotels/canterbury-bell-by-marstons-inns) [2 miles Ramsgate Travelodge Margate Westwood ★ 3.9 (542) Budget hotel at Westwood Cross, Broadstairs, with 48 en-suite rooms, free parking and easy access to Margate and Ramsgate beaches.](https://staycation.co.uk/broadstairs/hotels/travelodge-margate-westwood) [2 miles Broadstairs · Dogs welcome The Botany Bay Hotel ★ 4.2 (1,711) A 30-room hotel on Marine Drive at Kingsgate, Broadstairs, overlooking the Kent coastline with its own garden and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/broadstairs/hotels/the-botany-bay-hotel) [3 miles Broadstairs Lazy Days B&B ★ 4.8 (23) A relaxed B&B on King Edward Avenue in Broadstairs, well suited to travellers who want an easy base near Viking Bay without fuss.](https://staycation.co.uk/broadstairs/hotels/lazy-days-b-b) [3 miles Broadstairs · Dogs welcome The Crown Guesthouse ★ 4.4 (87) A guesthouse on Broadstairs' High Street, close to the seafront, offering en-suite rooms, a bar and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/broadstairs/hotels/the-crown-guesthouse)

## Quick answers

### How many hotels and B&Bs are there near The Shell Grotto?

We list 25 within 3 miles of The Shell Grotto, measured in a straight line.

### Which hotels and B&Bs are closest to The Shell Grotto?

The nearest are The Pink House Margate (0.3 miles), The Reading Rooms (0.3 miles) and The George & Heart House (0.3 miles).

### Are there dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs near The Shell Grotto?

Yes: 3 of the 25 accept dogs. They are marked on this page.

### How are the distances worked out?

They are straight-line distances between each place and The Shell Grotto, so the journey by road will be a little longer.