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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Hythe Beach

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Folkestone

In Folkestone .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Folkestone hotel, you'll find Hythe Beach and Leas Cliff Hall. Folkestone Harbour and Folkestone Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandgate Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 7 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone West Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Brown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Arrow - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3-star hotel near Hythe Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Folkestone hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. 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

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 4 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs Angela

Liked: Room comfort

Not up to Holiday inn standard

The hotel came over as weary & needing of a good deep clean. Not up to your normal standard. 3 if not more items on a limited menu not available. Not very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel was easy to find and the staff were all very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chris who booked us in and then helped us later in the evening was exceptionally lovely. He impressed us all a lot and made us happy. The hotel is ideal for the channel tunnel and close enough to Folkestone to have a little wander around the beautiful coast. The hotel is pet friendly which is great. There are some places to walk the dog a 10 minute drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael, Edinburgh

Liked: Amenities
Well placed , clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great stop before channel tunnel trip in EV

Excellent check in team.Added bonus of new Tesla super fast chargers on site!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mudasar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Convenient for Le Shuttle

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Convenient for Le Shuttle. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zahra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staffs are very nice. parking space is a bit narrow. dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for overnight stop before Eurotunnel terminal, would yse again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Clean, Comfortable, friendly staff

Clean, Comfortable, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Macaulay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good as normal
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Great location for shuttle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025