The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee

The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The view of the lake is very nice.

I booked a three-day stay because of the resort's location on the lake. It was Thanksgiving weekend, and I expected that it would be quiet, which it was - mostly. Being a resort which caters to weddings, I expected some nice accommodations. However, I was seriously disappointed. The bathroom was in dire need of an upgrade. The fixtures were old and the veneer around the bathroom sink was chipped in spots. Not only did it look unsightly, it made me wonder how it could be kept clean. The water pressure in the shower was very good, but the shower was narrow, and the curtain kept clinging to me, making for an uncomfortable experience. A curved shower curtain rod would help. The internet was just ok. I was trying to play an on-line game, and it kept freezing. There were no easily-accessible electrical outlets. We had to search around to find a place to charge our phones and finally had to move a nightstand to get one. For the first two nights, there was no one in the room next to us, so we did have quiet. However, on the third night, we came home to find that a family was in the room next to us. Certainly not a problem, except that we could hear everything they were saying through the adjoining door. And, if we could hear them, we knew they could hear us. Because it was our last night and we were exhausted from the day's activities, we did ask to be moved. However, we left very early the next morning. Upon checking out, I did speak with the person at the front desk and was told that this building is due for upgrades (I would say way past due). They claim to be a resort with resort pricing but motel-quality accommodations. It's too bad, because it is a lovely spot on the lake.

Location

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It was right on the lake which was nice, there was a bar/restaurant on the water, and fire pits to enjoy on a small beach. The landscaping was pretty and well kept. Plenty of parking as well.

Hotel public areas and the Room were extremely out dated. Furniture, rugs, bathroom were in poor condition, and hasn’t been updated in 30 years. Formica counter in the bathroom was peeling off, door knobs so old they were pitted and rusted. The sliding door to outside didn’t open, which completely defeats the purpose of paying for a lake view room. Small, loud ac unit in the room was the only source of air. It was way over-priced.