• Sea view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
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Situated on top of the Leas Cliff, overlooking the English Channel, the Best Western Clifton Hotel Folkestone offers 78 beautiful en suite bedrooms, many with sea views. Built in 1864, the Clifton Hotel has undertaken a major refurbishment of all the bedrooms & bathrooms that evoke memories of the bygone elegant Victorian era. Inside, modern facilities and period features blend and the hotel offers Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Restaurant, Ocean Bleu Cocktail Bar and Lounge as well as free WiFi. Drinks area available on the terrace overlooking the maintained Clifton Gardens. Rooms at this Best Western are fabulously appointed following the refurbishment, with modern facilities including air conditioning, bathrooms with both Rainforest & traditional showers. Anti mist mirrors & electric toothbrush chargers as standard, All rooms have smart TV’s, a work desk and safes. Folkestone is home to Europe’s largest urban art exhibition; the Creative Quarter and amazing Harbour Arm. With easy access to mainland Europe as the Eurotunnel is 10 minutes’ drive away and Dover Ferry Port is 20 minutes away the hotel is your prefect base to escape to the countryside. The Leas Cliffs offer stunning views across to France and the Folkestone White Horse & the Battle of Britain Memorial are only 10 minutes’ away. The property is a short walk from Folkestone town centre, the world’s First Music Town.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Best Western
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.6
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      British • French • European
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Best Western Clifton Hotel

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
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • 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
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Czech
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Tamil
  • Filipino
  • Ukrainian

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 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 13 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Best Western Clifton Hotel 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

Clifton Hotel Folkestone is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment of all our bedrooms. As our valued guests, we’d like to make you aware that refurbishment works are currently being carried out between 09.00 and 18.00. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our front of house team.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Best Western Clifton Hotel

  • Guests staying at Best Western Clifton Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

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

  • Best Western Clifton Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill

  • Yes, Best Western Clifton Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Best Western Clifton Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Best Western Clifton Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance

  • Room options at Best Western Clifton Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

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