Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, al fresco dining at The Great Room, and refreshing cocktails at the bar. Enjoy the sun-kissed terrace, convenient business center, free in-room WiFi, luggage storage for peace of mind and 24-hour front desk assistance. Past guests rave about the delicious breakfast and super helpful staff.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Parking available
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Self parking
Business centre
4 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Lift
The current price is NZ$157
NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed
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What's nearby
Hythe Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Leas Cliff Hall - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Folkestone Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
Folkestone Harbour - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive
Folkestone West Station - 4 min drive
Hythe Sandling Station - 6 min drive
Folkestone Eurotunnel Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
Tesco Cafe - Folkestone - 7 min walk
John Dory - 5 min drive
Basils - 4 min drive
Golden Arrow - 3 min drive
KFC - 4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Great Room, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
100 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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.
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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
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 4 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's games
Children's books
Working away
Business centre
4 meeting rooms
Co-working spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Visual alarms in hallways
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
The Great Room – This bistro specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed for New Year's Eve:
Dining venue
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 4 per day
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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Folkestone Holiday Inn Express
Folkestone Tunnel
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel
Tunnel Folkestone
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel Hotel Folkestone
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel Kent, UK
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 4 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Hythe Beach (1.9 mi) and Leas Cliff Hall (2.8 mi), along with Folkestone Harbour (4.5 mi) and Folkestone Beach (4.7 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?
Yes, The Great Room offers al fresco dining and international cuisine.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG is located a short 5-minute walk from Kent Downs.
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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good, plentiful, and included in the room rate. (69 reviews)
The property's proximity to the Le Shuttle terminal and convenient shuttle service made it a great choice for travelers. (6 reviews)
The on-site restaurant offered good food options, a plentiful breakfast buffet, and friendly staff. (9 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10
Excellent stay.
Heather
1-night trip
10/10
Great one night stop before traveling, clean friendly and good breakfast.
Nicole
1-night trip
8/10
Perfectly fine hotel. Was a little too warm
In the room for us personally.
Very friendly staff
KAYE
1-night trip
10/10
Nice hotel
Macaulay
2-night trip
8/10
Lovely room and facilities. However the onsite restaurant and food wasn’t very good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10
Perfect accommodation and good value for money. However the dinner menu is very much over priced for what you get.
John
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent hotel
Tony
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent
Kerry
1-night trip
8/10
Greta location for an overnight stop on the way to the Channel Tunnel. Clean, reasonably sized rooms with all amenities. Also secure parking, free buffet breakfast and a bar.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10
Staff really helpful at check in, venue so convenient for the tunnel..
Alison
1-night trip
10/10
Convenient for channel tunnel. Very dog friendly
Caroline
1-night trip
8/10
Pre le shuttle stay as driven from the north of Uk
Stayed there a few times pre holiday
Tina
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly staff, evening meal was sufficient and quickly produced, breakfast was very good. Great hotel for catching the Le Shuttle, 2 minutes drive.
darren
1-night trip
8/10
Everything was fine but found having yo pay for parking and £30 for the dog excessive. Will stay in france in future as charge for pet is 5 euro and parking free
Jennifer
1-night trip
10/10
Very easy to get up early and hit the eurotunnel
Leighton
1-night trip
10/10
Great place to stay for Eurotunnel. Always friendly staff
Robin
1-night trip
10/10
We only stayed the 1 night before we had to get up early to get the LeShuttle in the morning. The check in was busy but quick, the staff friendly, the room was clean and exactly what we needed.
Sally
1-night trip
8/10
Very convenient for Le Shuttle extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Colin
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely friendly staff at check in and bar. Rooms clean and functional. Problem with tv remote sorted promptly. Ideal for le shuttle would defo stay here again.
Nina
1-night trip
10/10
Convenient and clean, staff extremely friendly and accommodating
Grant
1-night trip
10/10
Very friendly staff and a lovely room and plenty of parking!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10
Perfect location for the Channel Tunnel, friendly and welcoming staff, very dog friendly.
Adrian
1-night trip
8/10
Super team on the front desk, convenient location for LeShuttle.
James
1-night trip
10/10
Perfect location for an easy tunnel departure. Easy parking and good food.
Dan
1-night trip
10/10
Staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent location for Euro Tunnel