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The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee

2.5 star property

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Dining
Bar (on property)
Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels, beach bar
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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76 Lake Street, Laconia, NH, 03246
  • Place, Paugus Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Scene One Gilford Cinema 8
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Laconia

Located in Laconia (Bayside), The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Winnipesaukee and Weirs Beach. .This beach hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Squam Lake.

What's nearby

  • Paugus Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scene One Gilford Cinema 8 - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Weirs Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 20 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee

The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee offers 141 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Behold The Beauty : Salon. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open select days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 141 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Gazebo Beach Bar serving guests of The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Laconia? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Gazebo Beach Bar - Onsite restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gazebo Beach Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (10,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Margate Laconia
Margate Resort
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Margate Hotel Laconia
The Margate Hotel Laconia
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The Margate On Winnipesaukee
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The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Amenities
Love everything enjoy the stay great customer service front desk and breakfast area as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the beach and the beach bar restaurant! Reasonable prices and good food and drinks. We loved sitting by the lake enjoying it all!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful spot and the private access to the beach was amazing. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the Lake and attractions!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend at the Margate.

PHaving beach access to the lake as well as a bar and restaurant on the lake was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Simple to get around! Would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar by lake Winnipesaukee
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities are Amazing! Restaurant & Tiki bar on the water… beautiful outdoor pool… with indoor pool, hot tub and sauna option! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, clean & comfortable, perfect for going to the concert at Gilford. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway at the Margate

We enjoyed our stay at the Margate very much! Loved hanging out at tae beach bar and watching all the boats on the lake. Bed was super comfortable and the buffet breakfast was delicious and filling! We will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was right on the water with amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we came for a beautiful wedding! it was great ,the venue and the staff,the details was perfact.the bride and groom was so beautiful and handsome! the view from#31 was fantastic!beautiful sunset over water .we will be back and will tell others what a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the outdoor bar, lake view is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views of Lake Winnipesaukee, spotless rooms. Will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice and accommodating! Hotel was clean and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, staff very friendly, the private beach is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not my first stay here nor will it be my last, Love the property and surrounding area. Great private beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main hotel was very nice. The Inn was clean and the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay for the concert we attended in Gilford.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient hotel. Nice beach area and indoor and outdoor pools. Food options available which is great and the staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024