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voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Folkestone Harbour

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Suite, 1 King Bed
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

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The Leas, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, England, CT20 2EB
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Single Bed (Cosy)

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Cosy Room Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Premium King Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

1 King And 1 Single Premium

  • Sleeps 3

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Cosy Room Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room With 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Folkestone

Heart of Folkestone.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Leas Cliff Hall and within a 15-minute walk of Folkestone Harbour. Folkestone Beach and Battle of Britain Memorial are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papas Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk

About this property

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

4-star beach hotel near Folkestone Harbour
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1981 square feet (184 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG. A complete renovation of voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG was completed in January 2024.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1981 sq ft of conference space
  • 184 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1864
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 48-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8.00 per day (16 ft away)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Clifton Hotel
Best Western Clifton Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone an IHG Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Folkestone
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Hotel Folkestone

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast with large choice. Comfortable bed. Close to lots of shops. 2 minute walk to car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for six days and the hotel was excellent . Very good breakfast with attentive friendly staff. Room had been renovated . It was clean and had a calming atmoshere. Very good bar area also had quieter spaces near reception. Bed very comfortable . Amazing sea front views from our front facing room. .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nimisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and clean. Very spacious and extremely clean.loved the decor and service especially from the cleaning staff.
Beautiful bedroom decor
King bedroom
Large walk in shower
Reception seating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel, staff very , beautiful rooms the hotel is located right on the front so a nice walk after a long journey. Please remember parking is on a first come first served basis.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

Folkestone

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Clifton Hotel in Folkestone! Long scenic walks to the harbour, delicious dining at the Marco Pierre White Chophouse, and the truly exceptional restaurant staff—who also brightened our morning at breakfast—made the experience unforgettable. The ambient bar was a lovely spot to unwind, and a little Costa Coffee bar available. Every member of the hotel team was warm, polite, and welcoming. They made us feel so looked after. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great stay

Had a really pleasant last minute stay. An issue with my booking was quickly sorted out. Breakfast was good. Service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

July stay at the Clifton

Hotel refurbished and updated to a very high standard. We were impressed at the cleanliness and eco-awareness at the hotel, together with helpful and attentive staff. This was an all-too-short but very memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We know this hotel well and have been staying there for a few times a year as our daughter lives in Folkestone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Lovely Hotel by The Sea

Stayed here several years ago when it was a Best Western. Been modernised and much better now. Room was clean, new, spacious and quiet. Wifi worked fine. We ate dinner in the restaurant which was good. Nice selection of steaks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice hotel

We had a really good time. The room was very clean and modern, had everything we needed. The food was delicious and staff was super friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a perfect location and very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

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

Excellent

From the time we set foot in the hotel, we were met with a smile and a helpful attitude. The room was very spacious, clean and a beautiful sea view. The food was exceptional, and a wide variety of drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin Peter

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

Great hotel

Really good stay in a lovely hotel. Parking is difficult as the paid spaces are first come first served and not just for this hotel so is always busy . Would definately stay again though
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Lovely Hotel and excellent food

Lovely hotel, very smart with friendly greeting on arrival. Lovely and quiet, large room with great sea view, with air conditioning. Added bonus of Marco Pierre White Restaurant in the hotel, serving excellent food and comfy chairs in the bar. Lovely quality breakfast the next morning with garden views. Stress free night away with paid street parking nearby.
View from The Zig Zag path, opposite the hotel
Folkestone Harbour
Folkestone Harbour
Folkestone Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

#FAMILYTIME

stayed 1 night as meeting family for a meal/drinks in hythe,welcome warm and pleasant,smooth check-in,room lovely…esp bathroom,lovely and quiet room location little disappointed the bar was closed at 22.50pm when we got back from our meal,but i would advise e’one to stay at this hotel…cant praise it enough
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane-Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. A sea view over to France. (In premium rooms) Breakfast choice and quality outstanding
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly refurbished excellent rooms even the single one I had was a reasonable size spotlessly clean with a lovely bathroom. Breakfast very good and the staff were helpful and polite
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025