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8.8

189 reviews

Bay Lodge

Bay Lodge

161 Minnis Rd, Birchington-on-Sea , Thanet, CT7 9QD, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Snorkeling

Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

Bay Lodge

Bay Lodge is a 3-star guest house in Birchington-on-Sea, United Kingdom, perched at 161 Minnis Rd and about 0.8mi from the town center. This adults-only retreat features private entrances, non-smoking rooms, and soundproofed spaces, with practical perks like free parking and free Wifi and a view that invites the sea breeze.

Inside, the vibe is relaxed and ocean-ready: streaming service (like Netflix), snorkeling (free), a nearby beach, and free toiletries to keep mornings smooth. Optional extras include a golf course visit, airport shuttle, and horseback riding, all at extra charges.

Reviews total 189, highlighting ongoing traveler interest in this Birchington-on-Sea location. The address is 161 Minnis Rd, Birchington-on-Sea, United Kingdom, with the property about 0.8mi from the city center.

Bay Lodge offers a seaside escape with a touch of privacy along Birchington-on-Sea. This adults-only retreat features private entrances and soundproofed spaces, plus non-smoking rooms that welcome a restful break. A sea-breeze view pairs with practical perks like free parking and free Wifi, and streaming service options such as Netflix are ready for relaxed evenings by the water.

Inside, the vibe stays relaxed and ocean-ready, with snorkeling available for free and a nearby beach just steps away. Free toiletries keep mornings smooth, and the experience can be tuned with extras like a golf course visit, an airport shuttle, or horseback riding—each at additional charges. With 189 reviews, traveler interest in this Birchington-on-Sea location remains steady.

Room options include Deluxe, 2 Twin (183 sqft) with two twin beds for two adults; Deluxe Double Room (183 sqft) with a queen-size bed for two; plus a Triple Room and Apartment 3 Room, each accommodating two adults. Payment accepts Visa and Mastercard, while cash is not accepted.

Closest airports

London Southend Airport

28.8mi

Lydd Airport

32.9mi

London City Airport

53.8mi

London Stansted Airport

57.2mi

Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport

61.3mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Snorkeling

Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

View

Soundproof

Rooms

Deluxe Twin Room - The Turner in Bay Lodge

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

185 sqft

View

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Deluxe Double Room with Shower - The Becket in Bay Lodge

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Refrigerator

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Triple Room

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Apartment 3 Room

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Guest reviews

8.8

189 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Debbie

10

July 2024

Check in was easy and the room was spotlessly clean. I liked the fact that there was plenty of tea bags, some places only leave 2 tea bags and its never enough but Bay Lodge left plenty in our room. Bed was comfy and the room was of a good size

Much of the furniture was of a dark brown which looked like it could do with being a bit more modern. A number of the bathroom floor tiles in our room was cracked which made the room look a bit tired.

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Graeme

8.2

May 2024

Room was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The key box arrangement worked well and the information from the owners was clear and easy to follow. The location was ideal for our needs and parking was easy.

Nothing springs to mind that we didn’t like. Though, we did put a Please Do Not Disturb sign on the door as we prefer not to have our room serviced if we are only staying for a couple of days and the room was serviced while we were out. But not a problem.

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Katie

10

July 2023

The location was lovely, very quiet, has its own entrance. The room is really lovely, exceptionally clean and comfortable. It has everything you could need. The bed was amazing! We slept so well. The bathroom is beautiful and was also very clean.

The only teenie tiny issue with the room was the fan. It looks great but as it’s metal it vibrates so it’s a little noisy and could be annoying. It was very humid the night of our stay and even with the windows open we still needed the fan on. But it’s not a massive issue. The only other thing was that as we booked through Booking.com the property instructions say the ‘entrance is in Dane Rd’. We had a little trouble finding it because a huge van was parked right in front of the gate so as we drove past we couldn’t find it. But that is in now way a reflection on this lovely place but a picture of the gate you’re looking for on booking.com might be helpful.

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Adam

10

July 2023

Fantastic quiet location, 3 mins walk from Minnis Bay seafront and just 10-15 mins walk to Birchington town centre. Lovely clean bedroom and ensuite, v comfortable bed. Didn't see landlord/lady but v friendly and attentive cleaning staff. V reasonably priced too, especially considering I was there in peak season. Cannot recommend highly enough A+++

On-road parking a bit limited at times, had to find a space 2-3 mins walk up the road on a couple of occasions but by no means a show-stopper.

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Kevin

10

June 2024

I did not have breakfast at the baylodge but there was a great cafe 1 min away

You are hard pushed to find anything I didn't like,the room was great with a lovely feel to the place,very relaxing and clean a fresh.the bathroom was nicely decorated with a good shower,the bed was extremely comfortable and made for a good night's sleep

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Jonathan

8.2

August 2024

Lovely little guest house near the sea. Clean. Good sized room. Bathroom was lovely. Had a good TV and a fridge all I needed for my stay. The owner was lovely and he made sure we were comfortable.

We had great weather that weekend so it was a bit warm at night but I did have a fan so ok..

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Anonymous

8.2

September 2023

It was clean and comfortable. Close to where friends we were visiting. I especially like that sheets were provided in case having the duvet on the bed was too hot for sleeping. It was really appreciated n this hot weather. It was also good having a fridge in the room to keep our drinks cool

The fan was noisy so I couldn’t have it on in the night as it kept me awake. Apart from that everything was fine

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Rachel

9.1

August 2024

Communication was excellent via email. The room was exactly as listed, clean and efficient.

We had hoped to watch some Olympic coverage; however, access to BBC iPlayer and other online accounts (eg Netflix) would not load due to ‘weak internet signal’ which was displayed on screen.

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Francilla

9.1

May 2025

Comfortable soft bed and very clean room.

The windows would not shut securely . The gap in the shower door when opened, can cause the bathroom floor to be sprayed with water when you first try to control the water temperature.

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Wheelyboy

8.2

December 2023

Nicely appointed room and excellent comfy beds. Very quiet yet near local shops and of course the sea. Excellent email/SMS contact from hosts giving instructions on how to collect your keys.

No face to face contact/welcome from hosts (I appreciate that some guests may prefer the anonymity and independence of this approach).

Points of Interest Around Bay Lodge

Attractions

Canterbury Cathedral

11.2mi

Whitstable

11.5mi

Dover Castle

17.3mi

Port of Dover

17.9mi

Leeds Castle

29.8mi

Amenities of Bay Lodge

Free parking

Snorkeling

Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

View

Soundproof

Stay rules - Bay Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property