The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals

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Radisson Individuals
8.6 (5005 reviews)
30-32 Clifton Gardens, The Leas , Folkestone , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Excellent location
Cons:
Parking costs
Room temperature issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Overall cleanliness was noted as good with positive sentiments regarding staff cleanliness.
Service
8.86
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.1
Multiple reviews praised the hotel for its excellent location, especially for views and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some guests mentioned issues like hard mattresses and cold temperatures.
Amenities
8.58
Amenities offered were satisfactory for the guests, given the hotel rating.
Value for Money
8.24
Generally seen as good value for the quality and location, though some guests found pricing for parking high.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Food quality received positive feedback, with mentions of great breakfast and restaurant meals.
Overall Experience
8.56
Guests expressed a generally positive experience, with some frustrations regarding specific room requests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:01

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Convenient Location
Nestled on The Leas promenade, View Hotel Folkestone offers breathtaking sea views and is just a short stroll from Folkestone town centre. Explore the nearby Leas Cliff Hall and beach within minutes.

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort in our 4-star boutique hotel's 44 en-suite rooms, each boasting tea/coffee facilities, free WiFi, and partial sea views. Unwind in style after a day of sightseeing.

Easy Access to Transportation Hubs
With the Eurotunnel a mere 10-minute drive away and Folkestone Central Train Station within walking distance, traveling is a breeze. Gatwick Airport is just an hour's drive, making your journey seamless.

Experience seaside luxury at View Hotel Folkestone - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

-For bookings of 10 rooms or more, alternative terms, conditions, and additional supplements will apply.
-Pets are welcome and are charged at £25 per stay.
-Dinner packages include two courses per adult, with children’s meals included and selected from the appropriate menu.
-Please note that, due to high demand, The Cliffe Lounge Bar & Kitchen can be extremely busy during peak times. Guests are strongly advised to make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment.
-Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere within the hotel, including interference with the fire detection system. Any breach of this policy will result in the immediate termination of your booking without refund, and you will be required to vacate the property. You authorize us to charge for any costs incurred as a result of smoking or damage, including specialist cleaning to restore the room to a nonsmoking condition and loss of revenue for any period the room is unfit for sale. These charges will be applied to the payment card used for your booking.
-We reserve the right to refuse future bookings.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 5005 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 8.86
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 8.56
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simon • family_with_children • gb
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

It's a lovely hotel, with a lovely sea front location, near to the Leas cliff lift.

Breakfast was plentiful and started at 7am until 10am.

The rooms are lovely, bright and have comfortable beds and tea and coffee making facilities.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
Excellent location and friendly staff.
Pros:

Room was very clean, bathroom spotless. Decor in hotel was modern. Excellent location.

Cons:

In a few places the paint was tired. Windows needed cleaning.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • family_with_children • gb
7
Great location
Pros:

The location of the hotel and the staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The restaurant food. It was very underwhelming, tried it once, definitely wouldn't recommend.
The room was a bit dated, but overall comfortable

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Denis • family_with_children • gb
10
Midweek Break
Pros:

Comfortable room - lovely greeting from the reception on the day we arrived (Wednesday)
We ate in the Hotel on both of our evenings - the food was very good and the service was excellent - well done Jamie and Max - especially on the first night when it was ultra busy.

Cons:

Very hard pillows - really need replacing - apart from that all good.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
G
Gillespie • family_with_children • gb
10
Best place to stay
Pros:

Very helpful very friendly

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
Would certainly stay again. great value
Pros:

Staff very friendly, brilliant view, short walk to town centre and harbour
Offers on food every night, which was great, better than expected

Cons:

Decor a little dated

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Our second stay at the View; on both occasions to help us with Le Shuttle train times. It is convenient and good value for money. The staff were welcoming, efficinet and service was good. Thank you

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
J
Janine • family_with_children • gb
8
Convenient location friendly staff
Pros:

Very comfortable hotel met expectations

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
E
Elaine • couple • gb
9
Very relaxing.lovely surroundings.peaceful
Pros:

All good

Cons:

A lounge area.
Entertainment

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jenny • couple • ch
10
Very comfortable stay. We often stay here and find it very reliable, with a good restaurant and lovely rooms - and good
Pros:

Location and a beautiful suite overlooking the sea

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jemma • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Steve • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jacquie • couple • gb
7
It was ok .great location
Pros:

Really friendly staff very helpful ...Lovely meal in the restaurant food very good and well priced service excellent. Lady serving breakfast really pleasant .

Cons:

The room had a broken window catch so window open all night making it noisy and cold ..sink gurgled ..Shower leaked. Breakfast cold. Bedroom floor felt very uneven and room was tired needs a little TLC

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • je
5
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Kate • family_with_children • gb
8
Great for a stay close to leas cliff hall and the sea
Pros:

Great location
Comfy
View from room

Cons:

Rooms very hot

Extremely slow lift

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
B
Barry • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Very helpful staff. Outstanding views from the junior suite. Very comfortable bed. Top quality food. A very quite hotel and location.

Cons:

Challenging access for wheelchair users. The property is old and showing some signs of needing TLC. The windows in our room needed maintenance as did the heating. Staff did supplied an additional free standing heater.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee