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voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

Beach hotel with restaurant, near Leas Cliff Hall

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Voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour. 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.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

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)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
£58
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a television.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a door with a mirror.

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and marble walls.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror.

Room, 1 Single Bed (Cosy)

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A modern bathroom with a large sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a large sink with a mirror.
A modern bathroom with a large sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a large sink with a mirror.

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

Wonderful
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
A modern bathroom with a large sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small round table, and a chair.
A large bed with a padded headboard, two bedside lamps, a small table with a phone, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a desk with a kettle, and a TV on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a large sink with a mirror.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a nightstand, and a ceiling light.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small round table, and a chair.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a large sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.
A hotel room with a large bed, two decorative pillows, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a telephone on the side table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, two chairs, a small table, and a large window with curtains.
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television on the wall.
Two upholstered chairs with a table between them, a window with a view of the sea, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A room with a corner window, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a chair.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table with a coffee maker and cups.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, two chairs, a mirror, and a window with a view.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and marble walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a door.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings outside.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
A modern bathroom with a large sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower.
Room
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror.
A modern bathroom with a large sink, mirror, and shower area.
A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a round table, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and marble walls.

Standard Room

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Keppels Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sunshine Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

  • Voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour. 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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 8.50 per day); discounts available
    • Street parking available

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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

  • Private winery tours
  • 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
  • Wine tasting room
  • 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 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

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. Open daily.
Ocean Bleu Bar & Lounge – Overlooking the ocean, this bar specialises 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 16.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8.50 per day (16 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with good variety, generous portions, and delicious options. (60 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served delicious food with excellent staff and a good choice of options. (40 reviews)
  • The hotel is in a perfect location, very close to the beach with a lovely walk down the zig zag path. (12 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel, excellent staff and great restaurant. The town was absolutely beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast buffet and staff super friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifuly redecorated great amenities awesome staff 10 out 10 across the board
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8/10 Very good

Our room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Staff were pleasant. There was a good selection on offer for breakfast, including fresh fruit and yoghurt and Danish pastries.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff helpful and pleasant. Great location for Folkestone centre and access to Le Shuttle
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10/10 Exceptional

We stay here every year for 3 nights. It has always felt welcoming, with helpful reception staff - especially Philippa, who makes us feel at home! We love where it is situated on The Leas, so easy to walk to Sandgate, into town or down to the harbour. A perfect hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

We managed to get a parking space in the square outside the hotel which is not always easy. There is a nearby underground car park that serves the Lees cliff theatre that can also be used but we have not needed to yet. The 20% early dining offer at the hotel's MPW restaurant makes for a good value dinner bed and breakfast mini break.
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8/10 Very good

Brilliant location, fab room with quirky uneven floors and great sea view. One of the towels was badly stained, which was a bit of a shock. Lift is tiny! and breakfast okay, staff taking on the Marco Pierre White attitude in the restaurant a bit too much, we got ushered into breakfast by a finger rather than being spoken to, but over all, really pleased with the hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Fabulous Hotel. Great location. Parking limited so park jn Sandgate Carpark as £12 for 24 hours. Harbour Arm is walkable and great to visit. Lots of eateries. Breakfast lovely - good choice and the Breakfast Room Manager is a real character & professional as are all the employees.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean place
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8/10 Very good

Lovely room, comfortable bed only negative point is the shower pressure isn’t great. Staff pleasant and professional
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel reception staff were very welcoming on our arrival. Our room was very clean and had air conditioning, a wardrobe with plenty of hangers, desk, two chairs and a small table as well as bedside tables. The lighting was good with various settings. A lovely shower room with rainfall and handheld showers and fluffy towels, hand wash and lotion by the basin as well as an electric toothbrush/ shaver charger. In the shower cubicle body wash, shampoo and conditioner were provided, all the products are suitable for vegans to use. The breakfast was very good with both continental and cooked food, vegan and gluten free options and lovely coffee/tea and fruit juices. The waiting staff were very attentive and polite. We stayed 2 nights here and would definitely recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the staff had made sure that the room was accommodating us with kids. The breakfast was lovely too! Unfortunately we had to check out earlier than planned due to a loss in the family on that day. We would love to come and visit again !
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6/10 Good

Lovely clean room bathroom tiny for a double room,air-conditioning a nice bonus,no plug near tea facilities? Iron on top shelf hard to reach,fridge nice bonus shame no fresh milk .(called twice room service no reply ended up going to bar to ask for some and collect a drink ). Breakfast buffet style good variety but hot food just warm also new coffee machine had to queue hence food colder need a couple of machines in there at least.Hotel good location and loved the zig zag path down to beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel room was excellent. On site restaurant was also excellent. Perfect location as we had a lovely walk down the zig zag path down to the beach after our meal and honestly was one of the most pleasant evenings we have spent in a uk location for a long time.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great little find. Great location near enough to walk to the Harbour Arm. Beautifully decorated and well maintained. And great aur con which was really needed this week.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room and location. The breakfast was nice and all staff were very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the stay, comfortable bed & room and great breakfast and excellent location
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6/10 Good

I would say it was ok? Reception nice and staff nice and all clean, room felt very out dated and so small despite us upgrading? Husband has a bad neck because the pillows were just not great. Wouldn’t rush back, we did have a lovely time in Folkestone though overall but expected a bit more at the price we paid.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, well appointed rooms, air conditioning an absolute Godsend, breakfast at the top of its game in terms of variety and quality, nothing I would add or subtract, do yourself a favour if you come to Folkestone don’t waste time looking at other hotels book The Clifton (I have not been paid to say that but comes from a personal enjoyable stay).
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Lovely rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently situated for both the Town and the Harbour. Clean, quiet and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely one night stay. Good location . Friendly staff Clean room, with everything we needed, Comfy bed, great shower & toiletries. Wonderful breakfast. Our 2nd visit & will definitely book again
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff welcomed us Room very nice with sea view Prices reasonable for food and drink Breakfast nice if not quite hot enough Enjoyed our short stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, food amazing, MarcoPierreWhite restaurant, the room was clean, tidy and had coffe/tea facilities, fridge with bottled water, and the location was spot on for us , had a great time at the Voco Clifton Hotel in Folkestone x