When you stay at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Marco Pierre White Grill, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Parking available
Bar
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Babysitting
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Babysitting (surcharge)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
$92 nightly
The total price is $111
$111 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 2
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Exceptional
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 1
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Premium Room, Multiple Beds
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Very good
1 review
(1 review)
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Exceptional
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(1 review)
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Premium Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Room
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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The Leas, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, England, CT20 2EB
What's nearby
Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Lower Leas Coastal Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sandgate Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Folkestone Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Folkestone Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk
Folkestone Harbour Station - 20 min walk
Folkestone West Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
The Bouverie Tap - 3 min walk
Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - 5 min walk
Butty's - 3 min walk
The Radnor Arms - 4 min walk
Gourmet Kitchen - 4 min walk
About this property
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG
When you stay at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Marco Pierre White Grill, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 16 ft (GBP 8.00 per day); discounts available
Street parking available
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference space (1981 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Built in 1864
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Area rugs in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
48-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
Highchair
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Marco Pierre White Grill - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Ocean Bleu Bar & Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8.00 per day (16 ft away)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Clifton Hotel
Best Western Clifton Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone an IHG Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Folkestone
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Hotel Folkestone
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?
Yes, Marco Pierre White Grill offers British cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG like?
Voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG is in the heart of Folkestone, a short 1-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and 9 minutes' walk from Sandgate Beach.
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voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Food
Restaurant
Bathroom
Ocean view
Bar
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, choice, and service, with many guests describing it as "above average" and "outstanding". (31 reviews)
The property is in a perfect location, very close to the beautiful beach. (4 reviews)
The property's restaurant served excellent meals and afternoon tea, with friendly and congenial staff. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Very nice hotel
We had a really good time. The room was very clean and modern, had everything we needed. The food was delicious and staff was super friendly and helpful.
The hotel is in a perfect location and very close to the beach.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
July stay at the Clifton
Hotel refurbished and updated to a very high standard. We were impressed at the cleanliness and eco-awareness at the hotel, together with helpful and attentive staff.
This was an all-too-short but very memorable stay.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Great hotel
Really good stay in a lovely hotel. Parking is difficult as the paid spaces are first come first served and not just for this hotel so is always busy . Would definately stay again though
colin Peter
colin Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Lovely Hotel and excellent food
Lovely hotel, very smart with friendly greeting on arrival. Lovely and quiet, large room with great sea view, with air conditioning. Added bonus of Marco Pierre White Restaurant in the hotel, serving excellent food and comfy chairs in the bar. Lovely quality breakfast the next morning with garden views. Stress free night away with paid street parking nearby.
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Excellent
From the time we set foot in the hotel, we were met with a smile and a helpful attitude. The room was very spacious, clean and a beautiful sea view. The food was exceptional, and a wide variety of drinks.
PETER
PETER, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
Lovely Hotel by The Sea
Stayed here several years ago when it was a Best Western. Been modernised and much better now.
Room was clean, new, spacious and quiet. Wifi worked fine.
We ate dinner in the restaurant which was good. Nice selection of steaks.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Very good good position and great value breakfast and staff excellent
john
john, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Good, comfortable place to stay
Nice hotel - everything was good and as hoped! Would stay here again
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
We had a lovely stay. Staff friendly rooms comfy and plenty of choice for breakfast.
Easy walk to the harbour and sea front.
Will definitely stay again.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
#FAMILYTIME
stayed 1 night as meeting family for a meal/drinks in hythe,welcome warm and pleasant,smooth check-in,room lovely…esp bathroom,lovely and quiet room location
little disappointed the bar was closed at 22.50pm when we got back from our meal,but i would advise e’one to stay at this hotel…cant praise it enough
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Would certainly stay here again..
Super location. Really friendly and helpful staff. Amazing breakfast choices and beautiful restaurant for breakfast. Only negative thing about the hotel was the lift...it was absolutely tiny and quite grubby - not at all in keeping with the reception, bar and restaurant areas.
Susanna
Susanna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Lovely hotel, super friendly staff, really comfy bed, nice shower, all perfect! Little walk to Folkestone central, but short walk out the front door down the beach, which was gorgeous.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Excellent stay. Highly recommend.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
We had a lovely stay for my husband birthday. Everything was perfect
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Wonderful stay.
Excellent hotel; very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location with wonderful sea views. Pleased I spent my birthday there.
Mira
Mira, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Great stay, friendly staff, good location.
Darran
Darran, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
Great stay
Fantastic stay for my husband’s birthday,room was amazing and they even placed a happy birthday dessert in the room to greet him. The restaurant was very good, staff were very polite and attentive, food was amazing, we will be going back again
melanie
melanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
The room was very spacious and perfectly decorated, very clean. The staff were really polite and the location was excellent. Would have preferred breakfast to last a bit longer (finished at 9:30) but we were advised of this on check in.
Yael
Yael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Lovely room
Very clean and comfortable in general. Room was lovely and the coffee machine was a nice bonus. Restaurant was average considering the price.
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
The best hotel
Really nice and attentive staff, the refurb is excellent, I've been coming here for years and Voco IHG have done a great job. The best hotel in Folkestone.
Neil
Neil, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
An excellent stay. We had dinner in the Marco Pierre White steakhouse which was lovely. Our room was clean and comfortable with a good view of the sea.
Breakfast was of a very high standard and the service provided both for dinner and breakfast was excellent.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Very friendly staff, lovely clean hotel.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Anniversary break
Had a brilliant time. The weather was glorious, hotel was beautiful. Had a cosy double and was perfect, even had a sea view! Bed was comfy, shower was excellent Good value fof money. Even left us an anniversary cake in the room. Will definitely come again
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2025
Excellent location, walkable from the train station. Some trouble checking in & room wasn't as described but was sorted out the next day. Most staff were on the ball and very congenial. Food was excellent, afternoon tea was delicious, highly recommend the tea salon in the main restaurant. Lovely area, very historic and close to shopping and dining for a nice walk.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2025
This was a good hotel. I would definitely recommend it.