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The Margate Resort

76 Lake Street, Lake Winnipesaukee, Laconia, NH
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Ranked #3 of 9 hotels in Laconia
3.5 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
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  • Beach bars(5)
  • Indoor pool(4)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Large group(3)
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sassyboo09
Concord, New Hampshire, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

My friend and I stayed here and the place was a dump! The top blanket to both of our beds had stains on them (which looked like blood) and the sheets were filthy, disgusting!!! The bathroom tiles and ceiling were falling apart. The tub was filthy, and the room wreaked of I don't know what!! The common areas were not... More

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JohnBourgon
Lebanon, New Hampshire
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10 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Very quite room, excellant staff, Pool, HotTube and pool were A+. Breakfast could have been better for the price. Internet was not avaiable in the lodge across from the main building. The big plus was I left the charger to my tablet in the room and they shipped it to me within 4 days! More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
18 January 2012

Thank you for posting an honest review of The Margate. We are glad you that you enjoyed the pool and Jacuzzi. Our continental breakfast has been available free of charge throughout the entire year, and the hot breakfast buffet is available all summer (and during some busy periods in the off-season) for a cost of $6.95 per person. We feel... More

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Liz W
South Easton, Massachusetts
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

We spent 2 nights over New Year's weekend and had a great time! Our room was clean, but in need of updating, however, our room had a great view of the lake; the staff was extremely efficient, and helpful (they even moved us to a quieter area of the dining room due to a large, loud party). Our meal was... More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
12 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to post a review of The Margate. I am glad our staff was accommodating to you during your stay with us. The "Undercover Operatives" have been our New Years Eve band for the last few years, and they never disappoint! That dance floor is always full all night long! We hope you will come... More

Elaine G
Colchester, Connecticut, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

My husband and I traveled to The Margate from Ct for our 5th wedding anniversary (Dec. 31st). The room was a little tired , in need of an update, but very clean. Over priced for off-season. The New Years party was fun but not very well thought out, guests finishing dinner were unsure where to go. Back to the room... More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
12 January 2012

Thank you for posting an honest review. We are sorry that you felt our New Years Eve packages were overpriced. We felt as though our packages, which range from $239 to $279 depending on the room type, were a great value. For those unfamiliar with what we offer for New Years Eve, our packages included an overnight room, a five... More

john d
Kingston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

My girlfriend and i arrived at the margate for the first time to celebrate New Years. We took part in the New year's eve special. After reading some of the negative reviews we really did't know what to expect. The whole night was fantastic from the dinner to the entertainment the room and a special thank you to the staff.... More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
12 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are glad that you had a great evening. Thank you for choosing us even after reading the negative reviews. We feel as though the negative reviews are very exaggerated and not a true and accurate representation of our hotel. We certainly appreciate you giving us the opportunity to prove... More

bhuse
Mass
Reviewer
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

The Margate had a new years eve package that included dinner, a band and overnight accommodations at very reasonable price. We decided to try it this year. I have to say we had a great time. The food was good and the band was terrific. Everybody seemed to have a good time. The staff was extremely pleasant and we will... More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
12 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are glad that you had a great evening. We will certainly let our staff know how much you appreciated them. They strive to make the property the best it can be. We noticed you also stayed with us this past summer and had some trouble with some other loud... More

BostonGal50
Boston, Massachusetts
Reviewer
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

We traveled to Margate in November for a wedding. The wedding itself was wonderful and the caterer was just perfect. However, the staff at Margate were rude and unfriendly. The hotel is showing signs of much needed upkeep with outdated rooms, phones, tv's and even mold in the bathroom shower. The wedding coordinator was nice but not overly available to... More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Thank you for taking the time to post a review! We are sorry that you did not enjoy your stay while you were here. While our property will be sixty years old next year, we strive to maintain a clean and inviting property. Most of our guests spend their stays with us enjoying the amenities such as the indoor and... More

Apate628
Melrose, Massachusetts
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

We stayed at the Margate for a wedding. I thought that the wedding was very well done and the food was good but that was about all that was great with the Margate. The resort is VERY overpriced for what you get, especially off-season. The rooms are very dated as is the lobby. What bothered me most was how unfriendly... More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Thank you for taking the time to post a review of our property. We were able to identify this guest based on her screenname, so we felt obligated to investigate the details of her stay. This guest purchased a LakeView King room as part of a wedding block, and paid $129+tax for the night. This guest was checked into her... More

NewEnglandLover
Boston
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

I have stayed at the Margate off and on for over 30 years. In the older days, it boasted rather modern rooms, a conference center, a fine restaurant, two lively cocktail lounges, most under one roof. Although the rooms are still quite clean and do offer very comfortable beds, this large resort has seen the closing of its restaurant and... More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Thank you for taking the time to post an honest review of the property. We did close our dinner service in Blackstones Restaurant and Lounge over 6 years ago due to shifts in demand. We listened to our customers who preferred outside/lakeside dining, so we closed the indoor restaurant and expanded our Gazebo Beach Bar to serve lunch and dinner... More

bittenbytravelbug08
boston, ma
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

Stayed at the Margate Resort last weekend. We arrived at 2 p.m., and thankfully our rooms were ready (amazing what an extra 50 dollars can get you ;). We stayed in "The Inn", which is located across the street from the main resort, and i think the preferred spot for wedding /party goers. Found the rooms were clean and spacious,... More

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margate76, General Manager at The Margate Resort, responded to this review
5 October 2011

Thank you for your review of The Margate. We feel your review is fair and balanced, however we feel that it is necessary for us to point out a few irregularities. Our guaranteed check-in time is 4pm which means that under no circumstances will an arriving guest have to wait past 4pm to check in. We routinely allow guests to... More

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Address: 76 Lake Street, Lake Winnipesaukee, Laconia, NH

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