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The Happy Dolphin

11 Buenos Ayres, Margate CT9 5AE, England
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Ranked #9 of 12 Margate B&B and Inns
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London
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Very good value. Sue goes the extra mile to provide very useful items such as a fridge, hairdryer, ironing board, which are usually considered extras in other more expensive B&Bs. I had a very comfortable stay, and, from my room, had a beautiful view of the sea and the seafront stretching all the way to Fort Hill. The location is... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

felt very welcomed, room clean and tidy and had all we needed and more we were in a on suite and this had everything as well towels etc . would def stay again and would recommend and NOT over priced we didnt stay for breakfast as had to leave early but smelt lovelly

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

I'm surprised by some of the negative reviews this place has received. Yes the landlady comes across as a bit stern, but talk to her, for goodness sake, and you'll find she's a normal human being. I can't comment on the breakfast as I stayed room-only, but I was certainly impressed by the room. It was the best equipped I've... More

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Ramsgate, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

Stayed here for about six weeks from October thru November. It's an old fashioned B&B and you get what you pay for. He had Room No. 1, which came with a separate bathroom. Everything was clean and the bedroom was well furnished and comfortable. No problems with the landlady at all. Found her to be perfectly pleasant and accommodating. If... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

I wish I had checked before booking there but we where in such a rush we forgot to check reviews. WHAT A HELL OF PLACE!! On arrival we where immediately required to pay for the full staying (!!) then we where sent up on incredibly narrow staircase to the room and... How can I describe it? - FILTHY, FILTHY, FILTHY... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

Room filthy,propriotor SCARY. Warm friendly welcome WHERE????

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

I booked this b&b being on a bussiness trip. Because of the nature of my job, I have to travel a lot so I have stayed in quite a few places around UK. This place is the worst I ever stayed so far. 1) On arrival the lady that runs the place was terribly rude- on their webpage they keep... More

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Norwich
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2011

I have stayed at the Happy Dolphin on business and pleasure quite a few times now and quite frankly would not stay anywhere else when in the area. Susan strives continually to make sure that guests are comfortable and happy. The rooms are clean, cosy and are filled with endless extras, eg DVD, Books, Satellite TV,toilet items, cutlery and refreshments.... More

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Cheshire, Connecticut
1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2010

The happy dolphin is both dusty dank and the stairs dip . the rooms are small and barely make u smile . if u want a roof fine. but the landlady was rude to me on both the phone and in person when she didnt realise who i was. I would rather sleep on the beach than deal with that... More

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Harrow, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010

I stayed here with a group of friends for a stag do. We wanted a cheap b&b in a seaside location and the Happy Dolphin fit the bill. Having read some of the reviews on here I feared the worse. Happily we all had a very pleasant stay. The Landlady was perfectly accomodating and took the time to offer some... More

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Also Known As:
The Happy Dolphin Margate, Kent
Address: 11 Buenos Ayres, Margate CT9 5AE, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Kent > Isle of Thanet > Margate
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach
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Ranked #9 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Margate

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