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Only 5 minutes’ walk from Folkestone town centre, View Hotel Folkestone is a 4-star boutique hotel that features The Cliffe Restaurant & Bar and sea views. The hotel is situated on The Leas promenade, only a 1-minute walk from the famous Leas Cliff Hall and a 3-minute walk from the beach. All rooms are en-suite and have tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, free WiFi and at least partial sea views from all 44 bedrooms. The Eurotunnel is only a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while the ferry port at Dover is 6 miles away. Direct trains to London run from Folkestone Central Train Station, 15 minutes’ walk away, and you can drive to Gatwick Airport in 1 hour.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Audrey
    France France
    The best hotel in folkestone, just on the seafront. Everytime we come and visit our family in town we stay at the view. Very good breakfast too.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is beautifully decorated and has a great view of the sea. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and housekeeping went above and beyond to provide for the needs of one of our party with mobility issues. This level of...
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, large clean room, lovely breakfast, staff great

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Cliffe Lounge, Bar & Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      British • Nepalese • European

Facilities of View Hotel Folkestone
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £5 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

View Hotel Folkestone takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash View Hotel Folkestone accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, due to popular demand, The Cliffe Lounge Bar & Kitchen can be very busy at peak times. Guests are recommended that reservations are made prior to arrival.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Dinner packages include 2 courses per adult from the evening menu. A children's menu is available on-site at a separate price.

£25 per stay charged for pets.

You must not smoke in the hotel or interfere with our fire detection system. If you do so, we will terminate your Booking without refund and require you to leave the hotel immediately. You authorise us to charge you any costs we incur if you smoke or cause damage in our hotel including costs for specialist cleaning (to make the room fit for sale as a non smoking environment) and the cost of the room for any time period it is unusable. You authorise us to charge this amount to the payment card used in your Booking. We may refuse to accept bookings from you in future

The maximum vehicle height for parking at this property is 160 cm. Taller vehicles cannot park here.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform View Hotel Folkestone in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about View Hotel Folkestone

  • Guests staying at View Hotel Folkestone can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from View Hotel Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, View Hotel Folkestone is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at View Hotel Folkestone include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at View Hotel Folkestone may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • View Hotel Folkestone is 0.9 miles from the centre of Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • View Hotel Folkestone has 1 restaurant:

    • The Cliffe Lounge, Bar & Kitchen

  • Check-in at View Hotel Folkestone is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • View Hotel Folkestone offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach