The Margate on Winnipesaukee

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The Margate on Winnipesaukee beckons you! This premier resort sits on 400 ft. of private sandy white beach only 90 minutes north of Boston! This perfect escape from the busy city life offers clean and comfortable rooms to help you unwind and forget your worries. Whether you rent a kayak or canoe and explore Lake Winnipesaukee or go skiing down the slopes of nearby Gunstock Mountain, there is something for everyone year-round. Push your level of relaxation even further with a visit to your room from The Bodywork Cafe, a mobile spa! Enjoy succulent meals from Gazebo Beach Bar, Blackstones for breakfast or The Courtyard Bistro during the off-season - soon you'll see why The Margate has become a reflection of uncompromising good taste!

Beach

With direct access to Lake Winnipesaukee, The Margate features the largest private beach on the lake - 400 feet of white sand. Try your hand in a sandcastle contest or borrow the resort's kayaks, canoes and rowboats. Beach Bar offers lunch, dinner and live entertainment - a gem on New Hampshire's largest body of water!

Family

As if the lake weren't enough - at The Margate Resort, you and your family will find indoor and outdoor pools, 400 private feet of sand and even a whirlpool and sauna. Roast s'mores together in the evening and take in the best sunsets on the lake. The spacious Inn and Lakeview accommodations are designed just for families!

Lake

The Margate rests elegantly on Lake Winnipesaukee, 72 square miles of paradise filled with small islands perfect for exploring by kayak. Shop along the Weirs Beach boardwalk, or take a Wave Runner out for a ride. Stay at the Margate's Lake Building for spectacular lake views and a convenient tunnel to the main building!

Romantic

The resort sits on the romantic Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee with 400 feet of private beachfront, deep blue waters and a forested backdrop. Lounge at the lake by day and by the indoor pool in the evening! Kick back with Beach Bar's live music all summer and the Courtyard Bistro's cozy fireside dining in the off-season.

Ski

The Margate is near historic Gunstock Mountain, and 1 1/2 hours from Boston - making it the perfect winter escape! Gunstock is exceptionally family-friendly and offers downhill and cross-country skiing and snow tubing, so there's something for everyone. Ski & Stay packages are available to make your vacation even easier!

Spa

When you stay at The Margate Resort, you can take advantage of The Bodywork Cafe - New Hampshire's first and only mobile spa service. Enjoy a relaxing treatment in the comfort of your own room. Perfect for after a day on the slopes or out on the lake. Book a couples' massage for a special touch to your romantic getaway.

Hotel Suites

Suites are available in three different styles in the Lakeview and Inn buildings, with two different family suites available! This means you can stay just steps from the beach with multiple bedrooms, sitting rooms and lake views! Choose from the Hospitality or Family Suites for your perfect fit on Winnipesaukee.

Motels

Guest rooms in each building offer a variety of bed combinations, and up to two kids under 18 stay for free in the same room as parents! The Lake Building features an underground tunnel for easy access to the main building, indoor pool and restaurants.

Activities

Amenities

Groups

Groups will feel at home at The Margate, whether you're interested in skiing, hockey, the ice fishing derby or simply hanging out together. Book a block of rooms and relax!

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