Only 5 minutes’ walk from Folkestone town center, View Hotel Folkestone is a 4-star boutique hotel that features The Cliffe Restaurant & Bar and sea views. The hotel is located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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.


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
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
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Ash
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This was a good place to stay, excellent room with good bed and so clean. Breakfast was good on the Friday thanks to the lady that served me and even better when it was the buffet breakfast on the following morning. Heinz Tomato sauce and HP sauce...
  • Dave
    France France
    Great location on the seafront and only a short walk into the town centre. Our room on the 4th floor had wonderful views of the sea and promenade. All the staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. Breakfast was excellent. We enjoyed numerous and...
  • Kamal263
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our second stay at the View hotel. Nice comfortable hotel in Folkestone.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £5 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage 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
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish

Property practices

This property told us they've 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 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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
Must-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 authorize 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 authorize 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 63 in. Taller vehicles cannot park here.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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

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

  • Guests staying at View Hotel Folkestone can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Room options at View Hotel Folkestone include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from View Hotel Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • View Hotel Folkestone has 1 restaurant:

    • The Cliffe Lounge, Bar & Kitchen

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

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • The prices at View Hotel Folkestone may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

  • Check-in at View Hotel Folkestone is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.