Hotel Wards Hotel & Restaurant

Beach. Property has access to beach-related activities.

39 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 495 reviews)

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9.0
Wonderful
495 reviews

Location was great, staff were very accommodating, food was delicious ( no problem catering for my coeliac hubby

Perry United Kingdom

Excellent value for money, stylish room, comfort beds, great dinner, great staff

Jurriaan United Kingdom

Friendly staff, lovely decor, comfortable beds...definately will stay again

Laura United Kingdom

Staff cared for the place , good atmosphere and plenty of parking

Roy United Kingdom

Great location lovely staff nice breakfast comfy bed

Derick United Kingdom

The staff was very nice and it was a pleasant walk to the downtown area. The food was also very good.

Elizabeth United Kingdom

Everything, but above all the friendliness of the all staff from owner down, breakfasts excellent.

David United Kingdom

Good comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Bathroom was modern.

Marcvl United Kingdom

Very clean and excellent room and service. The staff were polite, helpful and friendly.

Lee United Kingdom

Breakfast and dinner was good but to be a bit picky the room could do with a bit of an update.

Diane United Kingdom
9.0
Wonderful
495 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location was great, staff were very accommodating, food was delicious ( no problem catering for my coeliac hubby”
    Perry Perry United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent value for money, stylish room, comfort beds, great dinner, great staff”
    Jurriaan Jurriaan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly staff, lovely decor, comfortable beds...definately will stay again”
    Laura Laura United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff cared for the place , good atmosphere and plenty of parking”
    Roy Roy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location lovely staff nice breakfast comfy bed”
    Derick Derick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff was very nice and it was a pleasant walk to the downtown area. The food was also very good.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything, but above all the friendliness of the all staff from owner down, breakfasts excellent.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Bathroom was modern.”
    Marcvl Marcvl United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very clean and excellent room and service. The staff were polite, helpful and friendly.”
    Lee Lee United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast and dinner was good but to be a bit picky the room could do with a bit of an update.”
    Diane Diane United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.8

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This spacious, family-run Edwardian hotel dates back to 1901 and offers free WiFi and free parking on site. It is located in Folkestone, close to the M20 motorway.

Rooms are individual in style and have simple, traditional décor. They feature a TV and a wardrobe for storage space, and each also benefits from an private bathroom.

The Esplanade and the sandy beach are less than 5 minutes’ drive from the building. Dover, with its famous white cliffs, is less than a 20-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
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9.0
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  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.0
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  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.8

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  • Perry United Kingdom

    “Location was great, staff were very accommodating, food was delicious ( no problem catering for my coeliac hubby”

  • Jurriaan United Kingdom

    “Excellent value for money, stylish room, comfort beds, great dinner, great staff”

  • Laura United Kingdom

    “Friendly staff, lovely decor, comfortable beds...definately will stay again ”

  • Roy United Kingdom

    “Staff cared for the place , good atmosphere and plenty of parking”

  • Derick United Kingdom

    “Great location lovely staff nice breakfast comfy bed”

  • Elizabeth United Kingdom

    “The staff was very nice and it was a pleasant walk to the downtown area. The food was also very good.”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Everything, but above all the friendliness of the all staff from owner down, breakfasts excellent.”

  • Marcvl United Kingdom

    “Good comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Bathroom was modern.”

  • Lee United Kingdom

    “Very clean and excellent room and service. The staff were polite, helpful and friendly.”

  • Diane United Kingdom

    “Breakfast and dinner was good but to be a bit picky the room could do with a bit of an update.”

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About Wards Hotel & Restaurant

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  • Dear Sir/Madam, Can I request a Double Ground Floor Room only?

    Dear Guest If you would like to request Double Room on ground floor only we advise you call the hotel prior to making a booking and check if we can accommodate this. Kind regards Wards Hotel

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    Answered on February 23, 2020
  • What time is breakfast pls?

    Monday to Friday 7.30am until 9.30am. Saturday and Sunday 8.00am until 10am

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    Answered on December 9, 2019
  • Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?

    Dear Guest We are 300 meters from the sea front, which is on the elevated section. There are half a dozen or so, criss-cross pathways with steps leading down to the beach. There are no shuttles available, you can however drive down as there are parking spaces.

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    Answered on September 24, 2019
  • what type of breakfast do you serve and is it inclusive in the room rate please

    Hello Our breakfast is included in the room price. You can choose from selection of juices, tea, coffee, hot chocolate or milk. You can have porridge or cereals. Then choice of full English breakfast; fried, poached or scrambled eggs on toast; baked beans on toast or toast with marmalade or jam. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options. Kind regards Wards Hotel

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    Answered on February 16, 2020
  • We're on a cycle tour. Is there somewhere secure to store 11 bicycles overnight?

    Dear Guest We can store the bikes in our function room. However, it is the best to call the hotel prior to your booking and we can tell you whether we have a function that day. Kind regards Wards Hotel

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    Answered on February 23, 2020
  • Sir, May I pay for my prospective stay with a Debit Card? Thank you. Jonathan.

    Of course you can Jonathan, Kind Regards The Wards Team

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    Answered on November 10, 2020
  • Is there a lift and does any room have a walk in shower please?

    Dear Sir/Madam We do not have a lift but we do have an executive room with walk in shower. Kind regards, Wards Hotel

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    Asked about: Executive Room • Answered on November 2, 2019
  • if we arrive before check in time are you able to store our luggage please

    YES FOR A SHORT WHILE

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    Answered on October 20, 2021
  • do you store luggage please

    yES FOR A SHORT WHILE

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    Answered on October 20, 2021
  • do you provide soya or oat milk

    Hi, Yes we can do of course. We will also provide Oat Latte sachets in the rooms where vegan guests are staying (if they have made us aware of their dietary requirements in advance) Kind Regards Dill Wards Hotel & Restaurant

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    Answered on August 10, 2021
  • Dear Sir, Do you accept Debit Cards? Thank you Jonathan

    Good Evening Jonathan, We do accept all major credit and debit cards with the exception of Amex. Sincerely, The Wards Team

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    Answered on November 10, 2020
  • Hello, is it possible to serve an early breakfast (at 7am) if needed? Thank you.

    Hi, It can be arranged, any out of hours services can be available at an extra cost. Kind regards, Wards Hotel & Restaurant

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    Answered on August 5, 2021
  • Dear Sir/Madam, When is your Restaurant going to open and when do you think the hotel will get back to normal? Thank you.

    Dear Guest, We are hoping to open the restaurant as soon as the lockdown restrictions are relaxed. All going to plan we should be able to welcome guests back to our restaurant from the 3rd December 2020

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    Answered on November 10, 2020
  • Do you do a gluten-free breakfast?

    We do provide a Gluten Free breakfast if requested in advance

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    Answered on March 9, 2020
  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?

    The beach is 300 meters from Wards Hotel. You get to the beach via steps.

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    Answered on September 11, 2019
  • Are you dog friendly?

    dog is welcome at an extra charge of £30/ dog's bedding etc isn't available.

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    Answered on July 13, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
    0.6 miles
  • Folkestone Harbour
    1.2 miles
  • Folkestone Rugby Club
    2.9 miles
  • Stop24 Services Folkestone M20
    5.4 miles
  • Westenhanger Castle
    5.9 miles
  • Lympne Castle
    6 miles
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
    6.4 miles
Top attractions
  • White Cliffs of Dover
    9.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea English Channel
    0.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Folkstone Beach
    1,950 feet
  • Sandgate Beach
    2,050 feet
  • Hythe Beach
    2.8 miles
Public transit
  • Train Folkestone Central Railway Station
    0.3 miles
  • Train Eurotunnel UK
    2.2 miles
  • Train Dover Priory Station
    6.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Southend Airport
    39.3 miles
  • Le Touquet Airport
    43.9 miles
  • London City Airport
    56.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Earls Restaurant

    Food: British

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Wards Hotel & Restaurant

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Chocolate/Cookies
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Czech
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Wards Hotel & Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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

Check-out

8:00 AM - 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about 134.59USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered 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

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
£10 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed by request
£15 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Wards Hotel & Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note payment is required upon check-in.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

The name of the guest must match the name on the credit card used at the time of booking and payment. The property is unable to accept third-party credit cards.

Please inform Wards Hotel & Restaurant 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.

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.

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about 134.59USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Wards Hotel & Restaurant

  • Wards Hotel & Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Wards Hotel & Restaurant (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Check-in at Wards Hotel & Restaurant is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Wards Hotel & Restaurant.

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • Wards Hotel & Restaurant is 0.7 miles from the center of Folkestone.

  • Room options at Wards Hotel & Restaurant include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Wards Hotel & Restaurant has 1 restaurant:

    • Earls Restaurant

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