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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property
Folkestone hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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.

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$133
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

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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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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About the area

Map
Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Hythe Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 12 min drive - 7.7 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

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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
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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

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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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a wide variety of options and excellent quality. (65 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered good food options, a plentiful breakfast buffet, and friendly staff. (9 reviews)
  • The property is very pet friendly, welcoming dogs and offering a separate area for eating meals with them. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great family stop

Great one night stop before traveling, clean friendly and good breakfast.
Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

Nice hotel
Macaulay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stop over 😃

Excellent
Kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect stay

Excellent hotel
Tony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for overnight stays before France

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff really helpful at check in, venue so convenient for the tunnel..
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A bit dated but clean, good breakfast and staff

Convenient for channel tunnel. Very dog friendly
Caroline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Holiday

Pre le shuttle stay as driven from the north of Uk Stayed there a few times pre holiday
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value hotel

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy to get up early and hit the eurotunnel
Leighton, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for a Folkstone stop over

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.

Great place to stay for Eurotunnel. Always friendly staff
Robin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient for Le Shuttle extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

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 Exceptional

Convenient and clean, staff extremely friendly and accommodating
Grant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel

Very friendly staff and a lovely room and plenty of parking!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for the Channel Tunnel

Perfect location for the Channel Tunnel, friendly and welcoming staff, very dog friendly.
Adrian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super team on the front desk, convenient location for LeShuttle.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pet friendly

Excellent if travelling with pets. Very pet friendly. All staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was good. Room was clean. It would be better if there were green areas to walk your dog rather than just round the car park. Ideal for Le Shuttle.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for an easy tunnel departure. Easy parking and good food.
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent location for Euro Tunnel
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Price and quality very good.
Stuart, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Near to channel tunnel

Great location for channel tunnel.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal for tunnel

A lovely stay, very comfortable ate at the restaurant in the evening and had a lovely breakfast. There was an issue with the shower but we reported it and all sorted. Ideal from the channel tunnel. Our third stay and will stay again
Janet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy overnight stay

Overnight stay prior to early shuttle departure. Bed very comfy. Shower good. Absolutely no complaints they even gave us a take away breakfast as we were leaving before the restaurant opened. Very friendly helpful staff
Ian, 1-night trip