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The Southcliff Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Folkestone hotel

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A large white building with multiple floors, a prominent clock tower, and a surrounding urban area with various other buildings.
A reception desk with a clock, a computer, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, a television, and a window with curtains.
A room with a view of the sea, a window with pink curtains, a wooden desk with a coffee maker, and a purple chair.
A hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, wooden chairs, a piano, and framed pictures on the walls.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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22-26 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings and trees.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, television, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small desk with a chair, a television, and a sign indicating a bathroom.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a television, and a window with red curtains.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Folkestone

Seaside stay .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Leas Cliff Hall and a 5-minute walk from Lower Leas Coastal Park. Leas Lift and Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunshine Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Southcliff Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Folkestone hotel
As a guest of The Southcliff Hotel, you'll find a terrace, express check-out, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Victorian Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1865
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Southcliff Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 1 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 1 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Southcliff Folkestone
Southcliff Hotel
Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
The Southcliff Folkestone, Kent, UK
The Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
The Southcliff
The Southcliff Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does The Southcliff Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Southcliff Hotel.

How much does it cost to stay at The Southcliff Hotel?

As of Sept 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Southcliff Hotel on Sept 8, 2026 start from CA $90, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is The Southcliff Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Sandgate Beach and 1.1 mi (7-min drive) from Folkestone Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Southcliff Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Southcliff Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Southcliff Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Southcliff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Southcliff Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Southcliff Hotel have a pool?

The Southcliff Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Southcliff Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Southcliff Hotel to downtown Folkestone?

The Southcliff Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Folkestone.

The Southcliff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean with a beautiful sea view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Perfect for a night before catching le shuttle to France.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a weekend of music on The Leas, nice balcony room with a sea view, no food but a well stocked bar, would recommend for a weekend stopover
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean, lovely staff, tired decor but at the price it's tremendous
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Yes sea view clean room staff are friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Very nice hotel. I keep it at my favorite place to stay in Folkestone!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is directly off the beach which makes it a prime location. However, the hotel is old and has no air conditioning. In addition, you need to ask for a fan and hair dryer at the front desk. This is not a modern hotel, so if that is what you are looking for, this is not the place. There is no free parking included with the hotel. You can find street parking and walk to the hotel. The views from the room were beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent. Room was very clean. Bathroom was dated but still clean. Wifi EXCELLENT.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, spacious and quiet room - even with a window open. Helpful and pleasant staff and good room servicing. The only negative was that the matress was very tired - if that is replaced or a topper added it would be a 5-star review.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room.is always spotless and the staff are always accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed in room 27 was sloping, so not the most comfortable. Very clean and tidy, can't really complain, for the price. My room wasn't facing the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

M.J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple, but clean hotel at very reasonable price. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed at the southcliff many times over the years and find it absolutely great for what I need. The staff are always friendly and helpful and made me feel welcome as always. A big thankyou to the lady on reception called Shiril who was very pleasant and helpful with an issue I had with the room so thankyou so much. I love the location of this hotel and the view looking out over the English channel and able to see France on a clear day. At the end of the day it's a budget hotel and like with everything you get what you pay for, but in all honesty it suits my needs and I usually stay for two or three nights. The only disadvantage is that they don't offer breakfast but not really an issue as plenty of cafes etc in the town which is literally round the corner. It's perfect for a short stay and to be fair you are out and about most of the time so a perfect base. I will certainly be returning in the not to distant future and would recommend this hotel. Oh and try and book a room with sea view as better than looking out over a carpark.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a quick check in and out. Only downside would be the lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 2 nights after Christmas. The room was very clean, warm and comfortable. It was lovely and quiet. There is no car park but the very kind staff let us use the staff parking at the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for this price !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carly

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having seen other reviews, we were pleasantly surprised to see that whilst the main areas of the hotel look a little outdated and in need of renovation, our room was clean and we were given a sea-view room. However, the toilet did not flush at all and the shower did not work; we only discovered this as we were getting ready for check out. There also appeared to be a potential asbestos risk with the flaking textured coating on the ceiling of the wardrobe with cracks in the ceiling and dust and debris on the shelf.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is obviously old but beautiful - in a great position. The staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. We thought it was good value for money, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good value, comfortable, clean room

Nice room with lovely sea view. Room very clean, comfortable bed. Just right for good value night away. Quiet area, easy walking distance of the old town and harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff. An older hotel but clean and a lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is great for long or short stays reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service
I found the staff very kind, helpful and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025