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voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Leas Cliff Hall

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Suite, 1 King Bed
Point of interest
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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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 visit 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 travellers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 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
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
The current price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Single Bed (Cosy)

Room, 1 Single Bed (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
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 visit 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 travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Ukranian

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 78 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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.

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

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Off-site parking within 16 ft (GBP 8.00 per day); discounts available
    • Street parking available
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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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 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

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
ROOM

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 curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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
  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps
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Special features

Dining

Marco Pierre White Grill – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises 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 specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
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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. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
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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 social distancing 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

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

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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)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
View from The Zig Zag path, opposite the hotel
Folkestone Harbour
Folkestone Harbour
Folkestone Harbour
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good good position and great value breakfast and staff excellent
john, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good, comfortable place to stay

Nice hotel - everything was good and as hoped! Would stay here again
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

#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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Highly recommend.
Sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay for my husband birthday. Everything was perfect
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay.

Excellent hotel; very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location with wonderful sea views. Pleased I spent my birthday there.
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Mira, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, friendly staff, good location.
Darran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, lovely clean hotel.
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a good hotel. I would definitely recommend it.
John, 1-night trip