The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals

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

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
D
Deb172go couple gb
10
Above and beyond our expectations.
Pros:

We arrived on a very wet day and we walked into a beautiful and warm room it was so welcoming. Plenty of space, tastefully decorated, and had very thing we wanted. Loved the bathroom.
Evening snack in the bar was very good, excellent service.

Cons:

Breakfast looked lovely, self service but unfortunately the plates were cold so food also ended up cold.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
8
Great stopover before catching the train to France. Folkestone looked fabulous in the dark when we arrived and left. Wou
Pros:

Great location right on the sea front. We arrived too late to eat in the restaurant but very close to other restaurants and bars.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
K
Keith extended_group gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Service and location

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
E
Estelle family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons eu un problème avec le tunnel sous la manche lors de notre réservation en janvier, et la responsable a eu la gentillesse de nous laisser une souplesse afin de ne pas perdre notre argent.
Nous sommes le 13 février, l'endroit est tout simplement magique, à deux pas de la mer.
Tout est propre, le personnel est d'une extrême gentillesse, nous nous y sentons vraiment très bien.
Nous n'hésiterons pas à revenir lorsque l'occasion se présentera.
Merci beaucoup !

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
L
Laura couple gb
9
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
A
Ali family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

The location is great. The staff are all very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Unfortunately the bed wasn't very comfortable and has left me with a frozen shoulder.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
M
MINAMI family_with_children jp
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
J
Joanna couple gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
M
Matthew family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

The staff were very friendly, the room was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and warm on a wet and windy winter's day. The location next to the sea and close to the zig zag path was convenient with the town centre and train station being a 15 minute walk away. Our stay in February felt like very good value for money.

Cons:

The only negative was the provided toiletries - mini bottles (20ml) of shampoo, conditioner and body wash were insufficient for two - fixed pump bottles would be preferable and create less plastic waste.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Vitalii couple gb
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Nicola family_with_children gb
9
Perfect hotel for any type of trip to Folkestone
Pros:

Staff were really friendly and went above and beyond to be helpful for any request we had. Very easy parking at the property which we paid extra for. The Junior Suite was wonderfully spacious, it had a huge and very comfy bed and lovely bathroom facilities. Also great views of the sea to wake up to!

Cons:

The room was a little tired - some cracks in the walls, heating needed re-booting to work and the bathroom smelt a little like drains at times but would still go back and stay again as overall, we loved the hotel and room!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
F
François family_with_children dk
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
G
Gaynor couple fr
10
Pros:

Friendly staff very helpful. Delightful location and very lovely room

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
A
Alan family_with_children de
8
Pros:

Everything.
Best hotel on the Seafront and I've stayed in many in Folkestone.

Cons:

My usual complaint about being a smoker and during the winter they just let you freeze outside.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
N
Nicole family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Na

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
N
Nicole family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Na

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
N
Nicole family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Na

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
A
Artem couple gb
9
Як у дома,дуже затишно!!!
Pros:

Смачний сніданок,дуже тепло,затишно ,смачно,та чисто,гарне місце для відпочинку на вихідних,поряд набережна, гарний вид з бару на море !!!!

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Kerry family_with_children dk
10
Fantastisk hotel, jeg vil helt klart anbefalde en besøg.
Pros:

Beliggenhed, hyggelig hotel, rent og pænt med god personale.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee