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About this property

Set in leafy gardens, overlooking the Leas Promenade and English Channel, the Burlington Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Folkestone's town center, the beach, and a 15-minute walk from Folkestone Harbor. This grand Victorian building offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, hairdryers, and free WiFi. Superior and Deluxe rooms also enjoy partial sea views. Pets are welcome at the Burlington and can be accommodated in standard and superior rooms at an additional charge of £20 per pet per night which is payable on arrival. The hotel must be informed of any pets traveling with guests prior to arrival. The popular Bay Tree Bar & Grill serves modern British food with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. The Cocktail Bar offers a stylish and contemporary ambiance and has a wide range of premium brand spirits, locally sourced beers, wines, and a cocktail menu curated by an experienced team of mixologists. The Channel Tunnel Terminal and the M20 are just 4 miles away and Dover Ferry Terminals are 10 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Best Western Plus
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western Plus

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Buffet

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here a few times and it’s lovely. Clean, comfortable, value for money
  • Liesl
    United States United States
    Great location , beautiful walks nearby , great staff
  • Liesl
    United States United States
    Location , beautiful hotel, the staff were all very friendly , helpful and accommodating. Great breakfast
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional experience, highly recommended. Room was spotless, big and airy.
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely well cared for hotel, wonderful cocktails at the bar.
  • Wright
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Such a beautiful location. The venue was excellent. The events manager was superb. The staff were very professional and friendly. The food was amazing. DJ went above and beyond which was such a lovely surprise.
  • Rebekah
    United States United States
    The property was very clean, and is a beautiful, well-maintained building. We loved being so close to the sea, and being able to walk along the seafront into central Folkestone. The bar was also super, with a talented bartender and a great choice...
  • Ovais
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Close to the promenade and great for walking. Close also to restaurants and shops.
  • Carrie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old building. Ideal location to walk into folkstone. Nice breakfast although I wanted porridge and they didn’t have any. Friendly staff. Clean room and bathroom, couldn’t fault it. Would definitely return.
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, friendly staff, clean and value for money

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Bay Tree Grill
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The hotel has a car charging point on-site now as a new service.

A credit/debit card pre-authorization will be required at check-in to cover the full amount for your stay (if not prepaid) plus an additional amount for incidentals and potential charges. The pre-authorization is completed when you check out, and any unused funds will be released back to your card. If you experience delays in funds being released back to your card or bank, please contact your card issuer directly.

The Bay Tree Grill will be closed for dinner service from December 23, 2025, to December 26, 2025.

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