Margate Resort

This place is kind of a diamond in the rough...people usually don't think to go any further than the chanel for a beach bar...but, they should!  There is a very spacious bar right on the water with table service extending down the dock.  The food is very good, as are the drinks, and they are reasonable priced.  

The only downfall of this place by boat is the dock space for anything over 38'.  It is hard to come by.  But for pretty much anyone else, this place is an A+

I'm really surprised by all of the negative reviews of the Margate. Like a few people have already said, it's not fancy and it hasn't been updated in a long time...if ever...but that is part of it's charm. Also, it's not super expensive.

We stayed in the inn building for one night and the room was big and the bed was comfortable. Before we checked out we had breakfast and for only 6 bucks it was pretty delicious! They have a free continental option as well.

Once we checked out, we were able to use the indoor pool and hot tub and the beach and lake for the day. The private beach is great, the water was warm and clean. The pool and the hot tub are huge!

I loved the beach bar. They had live music when we were there and the food was delicious.

I will definitely be back again soon! I probably wouldn't stay at the Margate for a whole week but it's perfect for a weekend!

I attended a wedding here. Let me start by saying the location was beautiful- right on the water and I loved the cute little tiki bar, the beach, and the location in general. I put my feet in the lake and it was absolutely beautiful as I imagine the pictures will be too!

That's about where it ended for me.
During the ceremony, we could hear Bob Marley blasting at another couple's outdoor reception about 100 feet away.
The wedding coordinator was underdressed in my opinion although she was very nice. The food took forever to come out- some people got their food 45 minutes after the first table finished eating- I hope the bride and groom didn't notice because if I were them I would have been angry. My food was good- I got the stuffed shells. Nobody liked the prime rib, which seemed to be the most ordered dish. Everything was just sort of mediocre in regards to the venue and service indoors.

The wedding was nice and I had a great time, but for the estimated cost that this place must have been, I was disappointed. Everything into consideration, I'd say this place averaged 3 stars.