Just 5 minutes' drive from the Channel Tunnel, The Ship Inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional pub restaurant. Located in Sandgate, the inn is a mile from Folkestone Harbor.

Set in a Victorian cottage, the rooms all feature a private bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have a TV, hairdryer and DVD player, and some have wonderful views across the English Channel.

The cozy Ship Inn Restaurant serves a varied menu, featuring homemade specials and local produce. The bar offers a range of real ales and beverages. Delicious cooked breakfasts are served daily in the courtyard or on the terrace.

With Dover Ferry Terminals just 15 minutes’ drive away, Ship Inn is only yards from Sandgate’s sandy beach. Historical Canterbury is a 20-minute drive away, and picturesque Hythe can be reached in just 5 minutes’ drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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About The Ship Inn

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  • Do you have a car park?

    Hi I’m afraid it’s street parking only because we are very close to the sea wall


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    Answered on September 9, 2020
  • Is the hotel pet friendly?

    Sorry! No pets.


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    Answered on December 15, 2019
  • Is there a lift

    No! Two flights of stairs


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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
    1.4 miles
  • Folkestone Harbour
    1.7 miles
  • Folkestone Rugby Club
    2.2 miles
  • Stop24 Services Folkestone M20
    4.6 miles
  • Westenhanger Castle
    5.2 miles
  • Lympne Castle
    5.2 miles
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
    5.6 miles
Top attractions
  • White Cliffs of Dover
    10.8 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Sandgate Beach
    150 feet
  • Folkstone Beach
    4,200 feet
  • Hythe Beach
    1.8 miles
Public transit
  • Train Folkestone Central Railway Station
    1.2 miles
  • Train Eurotunnel UK
    1.8 miles
  • Train Dover Priory Station
    7.8 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Southend Airport
    39.2 miles
  • Le Touquet Airport
    44 miles
  • London City Airport
    56.1 miles
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Amenities of The Ship Inn Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Guests that would like to eat at the Ship Inn Restaurant are advised to book a table in advance.

FAQs about The Ship Inn

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from The Ship Inn.

  • The Ship Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at The Ship Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Ship Inn is 1.4 miles from the center of Folkestone.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Ship Inn (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking

  • Room options at The Ship Inn include:

    • Suite
    • Double

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