Our small, friendly, family-run guesthouse with themed bar and restaurant offers outstanding sea views in the heart of Cliftonville, close to the centre of Margate.
A 5-storey Victorian terraced property featuring old charm with a modern twist, the Malvern provides the ideal base to explore this seaside town on foot. There are 5 outstanding Blue Flag award beaches, a stunning coastline ideal for walking and cycling, some of the best golf courses in the UK and a vast array of activities and attractions.
The Malvern's famous Blues Brothers themed bar and restaurant serves a highly acclaimed breakfast. In the evening, enjoy only the finest steaks, fresh fish and traditional English style dishes, all freshly prepared and cooked by the in-house chef using local ingredients where possible.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 30.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
The guest house does not have a lift and may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Some rooms are decorated in sea blues with traditional furnishings; others have modern, wooden furniture and are decorated in light, neutral shades. Rooms at the front of the hotel have outstanding sea views; please enquire about availability when booking. All rooms are available with a late check-out on request and subject to a fee (depending on time of check-out and availability of room). Please note that all en suite rooms have standard showers and not power showers. The Malvern is an environmentally friendly guest house.
This single room has direct sea-views and a balcony. The room is not en suite and has shared bathroom facilities. There is a washbasin in the room. The shared bathroom has a bath with a standard electric shower over the bath. This bathroom is only used by one other room: a double room with shared bathroom.
This is a very large sea view room with a king-size bed and bunk beds and a small guest bed suitable for a child.
This double room is not en suite and has shared bathroom facilities. There is a washbasin in the room. The shared bathroom is next door to the room and has a bath with a standard shower over the bath. This bathroom is only used by one other room: the sea-view single room with shared bathroom.
The Malvern Hotel & Blues Grill has been awarded a Gold standard Clean Food Award for the past 6 years and has been awarded a Kent Heartbeat Award for providing healthier food choices and a non-smoking environment. Standard breakfast times are 08:00 to 09:00 Monday to Saturday, and 08:30 to 09:30 on Sundays. If you require an earlier breakfast, this is available from 07:00 (on request). A continental breakfast can be provided in your room, and packed lunches can be provided for very early departures (on request). Please note all special dietary requirements must be requested prior to or on arrival. Please note that the restaurant is by reservation only. The restaurant is also open to non-residents so reserving a table is advised. The restaurant is not open on Sundays. A room service menu is available from 17:00 - 23:00 for drinks and 17:00 - 21:00 for food.
By Car: From the M25, travelling clockwise: - Exit at junction 2 for the A2, which becomes the M2 motorway. - At junction 7, join the A299. - After about 18 miles (28 km), join the A28 towards Margate. - Once you approach the seafront, continue along until you come to the main set of traffic lights, remaining in the left-hand lane. - Follow the seafront along and up Fort Hill (you will pass a police station on your right-hand side). - Once you have passed Bugsy's bowling, continue along the sea road for approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) and you will see the hotel on your right-hand side. From the M25 motorway, travelling anticlockwise: - At junction 5 take the M26 motorway, joining the M20. - At junction 7 join the A249 then pick up the M2 motorway southbound. Follow the directions from the M2 motorway as detailed above.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation