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1 View Hotel Folkestone Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hotel. Only 5 minutes’ walk from Folkestone town centre, View Hotel Folkestone is a 4-star boutique hotel that features The Cliffe Restaurant & Bar and sea views. The hotel is situated 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. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 86 GBP.
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2 Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hotel. 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 Harbour. This grand Victorian building offers spacious rooms with en-suite 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. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 53 GBP.
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3 Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hotel. With free parking and air-conditioned rooms, this hotel is 1 mile from Folkestone Eurotunnel terminal and a 20-minute drive from Dover Port. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas. Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel is off junction 12 of the M20 motorway and is the closest hotel to Folkestone’s Eurotunnel terminal. The recent refurbished rooms have views of the surrounding countryside and are well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. This is a pet friendly hotel, subject to prior arrangement. The Great Room serves dinner and drinks. A breakfast is served in the morning and takeaway packed breakfasts can be requested for early check-out. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 67 GBP.
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4 Wards Hotel & Restaurant Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hotel. This spacious, family-run Edwardian hotel dates back to 1901 and offers free WiFi and free parking on site. It is situated 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 en suite 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. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 106 GBP.
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5 Westward Ho Hotel Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hotel. Situated in Folkestone and with Folkestone Beach reachable within 600 metres, Westward Ho Hotel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Boasting water sports facilities, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 800 metres from Sandgate Beach, 1.3 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station and 1. 2 km from Folkestone Harbour. The accommodation offers karaoke and luggage storage space. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Westward Ho Hotel provides some units with city views, and each room includes a kettle. à la carte and continental breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. Guests at Westward Ho Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Folkestone, like windsurfing, diving and fishing. Eurotunnel UK is 9.3 km from the hotel, while Dover Priory Station is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 111 km from Westward Ho Hotel. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 40 GBP.
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6 Best Western Clifton Hotel Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hotel. Overlooking the English Channel, the Best Western Clifton Hotel offers en suite bedrooms, many with sea views. It is 10 minutes from Folkestone town centre, railway station and Channel Tunnel. Built in 1864, the Clifton Hotel retains an elegant Victorian exterior. Inside, modern facilities and period features blend and the hotel offers Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse, Bar & Grill restaurant, bar and lounge as well as free WiFi. Drinks area available on the terrace. Rooms at this Best Western have traditional decor and bathrooms with a shower. All rooms have satellite TV, a radio and a work desk. Folkestone provides easy access to mainland Europe as the Eurotunnel is 10 minutes’ drive away and Dover Ferry Port is 20 minutes away. The Leas (cliffs) offer stunning views across to France and the Folkestone White Horse is 10 minutes’ away. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 54 GBP.
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7 The Portland Hotel Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hotel. Opposite the Leas Cliff Hall, beside the sea and Folkestone town centre, The Portland Hotel has a popular bar and restaurant and free Wi-Fi access. It is close to Eurotunnel and the Dover Ferry Terminal. The Skuba Bar, with its sun terrace and garden overlooking the sea, is perfect for socialising or a quiet drink, whilst savouring the sea views. Breakfast is continental-style with a wide variety of cereals, cheeses, yoghurts, croissants and fruit. Being a smaller hotel, there is no dedicated reception. Guests are asked to check-in at the bar, where staff will guide you to your room, taking note of any special requirements. Please note that children and pets are not usually accepted. There is no lift at The Portland Hotel and all rooms are non-smoking. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 40 GBP.
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8 Lennard House Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hotel. Set in Folkestone, less than 1 km from Folkestone Beach, Lennard House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.3 km from Folkestone Harbour, 1. 7 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station and 10 km from Eurotunnel UK. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.4 km from Sandgate Beach. The rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At the hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Dover Priory Station is 11 km from Lennard House, while White Cliffs of Dover is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 111 km from the accommodation. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.0
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9 Annexe with Sea View, Private Entrance & Parking - FOLKESTONE Folkestone, United Kingdom
Guest house. Located in Folkestone, within 1.8 km of Folkestone Beach and 2.2 km of Folkestone Harbour, Annexe with Sea View, Private Entrance & Parking - FOLKESTONE provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 9.3 km from Eurotunnel UK, 10 km from Dover Priory Station and 18 km from White Cliffs of Dover. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.3 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station. At the guest house, every room comes with a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Annexe with Sea View, Private Entrance & Parking - FOLKESTONE also offer a sea view. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. Deal Castle is 24 km from Annexe with Sea View, Private Entrance & Parking - FOLKESTONE, while Canterbury Cathedral is 26 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 111 km from the guest house. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 65 GBP.
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10 Matlock House Folkestone, United Kingdom
Bed and Breakfast. Matlock House features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Folkestone, 5.1 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries, shower and bath. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Folkestone Harbour is 6.2 km from Matlock House, while Eurotunnel UK is 11 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 112 km from the accommodation. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.9, rooms from around 140 GBP.
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11 10to12 Folkestone Folkestone, United Kingdom
Bed and Breakfast. 10to12 is a traditional Victorian property located in the port town of Folkestone, 6 minutes’ walk from spacious green parkland with a picnic area and sandy beach. Each 10to12 guest room has an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV with DVD player, and tea/coffee making facilities. A breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients is served in the large wood-paneled dining room. Guests can take advantage of a ‘build your own’ cooked breakfast, choosing any combination for their full English. Specials and vegetarian options are also available daily. Leas Cliff Hall is just 100 metres away and offers a wide variety of entertainment all year round. Folkestone town centre offers a range of quirky stores, cool bars and restaurants. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 155 GBP.
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12 Merchant39 Folkestone, United Kingdom
Bed and Breakfast. Situated in Folkestone, near Folkestone Beach, Sandgate Beach and Folkestone Central Railway Station, Merchant39 features free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A fridge is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Folkestone Harbour is 1.2 km from Merchant39, while Eurotunnel UK is 9.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 111 km from the accommodation. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 63 GBP.
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13 Foy House Folkestone, United Kingdom
Guest house. Located in Folkestone, Foy House offers accommodation with free WiFi, seating area and flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Folkestone Harbour is 3.2 km from the bed and breakfast, while Folkestone Rugby Club is 6 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 113 km from Foy House. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 70 GBP.
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14 The Wycliffe Folkestone, United Kingdom
Bed and Breakfast. Only 5 minutes’ walk from Folkestone town centre and the Leas beaches, the Wycliffe offers cooked breakfasts and free off-road parking. The guesthouse has a bar and garden. Rooms at the Wycliffe have views over Folkestone or Trinity Gardens and are decorated in a simple, traditional style. Some rooms have en suite bathrooms and seating while others have sinks in the room. Built in the 1890s, this Victorian building has been modernised but retains its period charms. The private garden is open to guests and there is also a residents’ bar. Breakfast options include cereals, fruit juice, toast, full cooked breakfast or continental meats and cheeses or croissants, tea or coffee. The Wycliffe is 10 minutes’ drive from the Channel Tunnel, Folkestone Railway Station and the M20 motorway. Dover Ferry Port is 15 minutes away, as are the famous White Cliffs of Dover. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 60 GBP.
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15 Rob Roy Guest House Folkestone, United Kingdom
Guest house. Featuring 3-star accommodation, Rob Roy Guest House is situated in Folkestone, 1.6 km from Folkestone Beach and 3 km from Sandgate Beach. Built in 1903, this 3-star guest house is within 2 km of Folkestone Harbour and 1. 9 km of Folkestone Central Railway Station. This pet-friendly guest house also has free WiFi. At the guest house, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms in Rob Roy Guest House are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer. A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Eurotunnel UK is 9.3 km from the accommodation, while Dover Priory Station is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 111 km from Rob Roy Guest House. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 55 GBP.
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16 The Relish Folkestone, United Kingdom
Bed and Breakfast. Located in the West End of Folkestone, The Relish is a 5-star guest house a short walk from the sea and various restaurants. It has luxurious rooms and free Wi-Fi. A full English breakfast is served in the breakfast room, with views of Augusta Gardens. A cold buffet with homemade items is also available, as well as takeaway breakfasts. Guests can also enjoy free tea, coffee, and homemade cake all day long. The rooms are individually decorated and feature rainforest style showers and free toiletries. The beds are made with crisp white linen sheets and all bedrooms have a TV with a DVD player. Some have views of the Augusta Gardens or Trinity Church. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 98 GBP.
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17 Channel View Folkestone, United Kingdom
Holiday home. Offering free WiFi and sea views, Channel View is an accommodation located in Folkestone. Set 3.5 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The holiday home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. Folkestone Harbour is 5 km from the holiday home, while Eurotunnel UK is 9.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 111 km from Channel View. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.9, rooms from around 265 GBP.
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18 The Bird Hide Folkestone, United Kingdom
Holiday home. Boasting a hot tub, The Bird Hide is situated in Folkestone. The accommodation is 4.9 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The 1-bedroom holiday home features a living room with TV and DVD player, and a fully equipped kitchen with microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Folkestone Harbour is 5 km from the holiday home, while Dover Priory Station is 8.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 113 km from The Bird Hide. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.9
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19 Aberdeen Lodge Folkestone, United Kingdom
Apartment. Set in Folkestone, just 7.4 km from Eurotunnel UK, Aberdeen Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. Boasting a balcony, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and cycling. The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and a washing machine. A flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player and DVD player, as well as a CD player are offered. Folkestone Central Railway Station is 11 km from the apartment, while Folkestone Harbour is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City, 106 km from Aberdeen Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.8
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20 Hockley House Folkestone, United Kingdom
Holiday home. Hockley House in Folkestone offers accommodation with free WiFi, 7 km from Folkestone Central Railway Station, 8.4 km from Dover Priory Station and 11 km from Eurotunnel UK. Situated 6. 1 km from Folkestone Harbour, the property features a garden and free private parking. The holiday home consists of 5 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. White Cliffs of Dover is 15 km from the holiday home, while Deal Castle is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 112 km from Hockley House. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.7
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21 Beautifully appointed, period seaside apartment Folkestone, United Kingdom
Apartment. Situated in Folkestone, just 600 metres from Folkestone Beach, Beautifully appointed, period seaside apartment features beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. Boasting a terrace, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as windsurfing, fishing and canoeing. The 1-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Sandgate Beach, Folkestone Harbour and Folkestone Central Railway Station. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 112 km from Beautifully appointed, period seaside apartment. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 85 GBP.
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22 Driftwood Cottage Folkestone, United Kingdom
Holiday home. Driftwood Cottage is a beachfront property located in Folkestone, a few steps from Sandgate Beach and 1.7 km from Folkestone Beach. It features a terrace, sea views and free WiFi throughout the property. The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Hythe Beach is 2.8 km from the holiday home, while Folkestone Central Railway Station is 3 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 109 km from Driftwood Cottage. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.4
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23 Cherry Garden B&B Folkestone, United Kingdom
Homestay. Located in Folkestone, 3.4 km from Folkestone Harbour and just a 10-minute drive from the Channel Tunnel, Cherry Garden features a restaurant and free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site and there is a large garage for motorbikes. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and DVDs and a desk. The room comes with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Certain units include views of the garden or city. Complimentary coffee, tea, water, biscuits and soft drinks are provided. A continental breakfast is served each morning and guests can also choose a full English option. Dinner can be served on request. Times for meals are flexible, depending on guests' choice. Dover port can be reached in 15 minutes by car. Folkestone Central Train Station is a 4-minute drive away. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 70 GBP.
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24 Seagulls Folkestone, United Kingdom
Holiday home. Seagulls is a beachfront property set in Folkestone, 400 metres from Sandgate Beach and 600 metres from Folkestone Beach. It features sea views and free WiFi throughout the property. The 4-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, and 3 bathrooms with a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Folkestone Central Railway Station is 2.4 km from the holiday home, while Folkestone Harbour is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 109 km from Seagulls. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.2
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25 The Royal Norfolk Hotel Folkestone, United Kingdom
Inn. Situated in the picturesque seaside village of Sandgate, The Royal Norfolk Hotel is a few minutes walk from the pebble beach. It is directly behind Sandgate Castle, which is a favourite spot for local fishermen catching sea bass and mackerel. Gee's our Bar serves draft lagers and house wines. Free WiFi, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in all rooms at Royal Norfolk. Breakfast is available in the morning. The neighbouring town of Folkestone can be reached in a 15-minute walk and features many shops, a cinema, and the Leas Cliffs. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is a 15-minute drive, and the town of Dover is just 11 miles away. The Royal Norfolk hotel is on a busy High Street that is also the coast road to Brighton! This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 45 GBP.
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