The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals

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Radisson Individuals
8.6 (5250 reviews)
30-32 Clifton Gardens, The Leas , Folkestone , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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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 5250 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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Julia • solo_traveller • gb
9
A lovely night’s stay. Room very clean and comfortable.
Pros:

It was very clean

Cons:

Lift not working

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • lu
8
Pros:

The location, big family room the view and friendly staff

Cons:

Scaffolding a pitty for the view…elevator out of order

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Bev • couple • gb
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Friedrich • extended_group • de
9
Empfehlenswertes Hotel mit herrlichem Blick!
Pros:

Wunderschön gelegenes Hotel an der Küstenpromenade. Nah am Strand und fußläufig zur Stadt. Sehr bequeme Betten in komfortablen Räumen. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend und das große Englische Frühstück äußerst lecker!

Cons:

Alles wunderbar in Ordnung!

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • gb
8
A good all rounder in Folkestone
Pros:

Usually stay here when I’m in Folkestone- great bar with nice wine, good value rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

Such great value for money! Beautiful big room with garden view and side sea view. Perfect for us and our 4 year old twins. Really friendly and helpful staff and a beautiful building with lots of character.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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SIMPLICE • solo_traveller • be
7
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Carole • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely hotel with great views
Pros:

Great spot disappointing that parking is subject to a charge of £9 ( permit only)
The breakfast was excellent.
The bar area is dog friendly and is where you can have breakfast comfortably with great view of the sea without leaving the dog alone in the room.
We will stay again 😊😊

Cons:

The parking charge but it's apparently related to permit parking only.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • dk
8
Delig og hyggeligt
Pros:

Ligger flot. Fra vores værelse var der udsigt over kanalen.
Meget hyggeligt sted, og dejlig morgenmads buffet

Cons:

Parkering sker på gaden.
Vi var lidt uheldige at elevatoren gik i stykker mens vi var der, så der var lidt langt op på øverste etage

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
6
Cons:

Uncomfortable beds
Very creaky floorboards
Indifferent staff on arrival and check out

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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N • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Massive room

Cons:

Sometimes a bit loud in the night as we were on downstairs room next to reception and we heard people coming in and out

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
6
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

This was a perfect stay. The hotel was very clean beautiful decor. The reception staff were very friendly Ben was very helpful when we arrived nothing was to much trouble. It was in a lovely area within reach on foot to everything we wanted to see.

Cons:

There wasn't anything we didn't like about this hotel.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • fr
8
We really enjoyed our stay, and would stay there again if using the tunnel.
Pros:

Our room was very clean & comfortable, and we had a great nights sleep, it was just a little tired. However a refurb has started, so no doubt that will change. The location is really excellent, the staff were all very friendly, the food from the restaurant was superb, and it's just short drive to the tunnel.... perfect!

Cons:

Parking is listed as a facility, but is actually on street and to be paid for, and availabilty can be challenging, and zero security. Public street parking should should be stated as such as it is not a facility provided by the hotel.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Floortje • extended_group • nl
9
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Christianne • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, great location.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Christina • extended_group • at
8
Wird derzeit renoviert, sind neugierig auf das fertige Hotel.
Pros:

Freundliches Personal, Parkmöglichkeit direkt vor dem Haus, Preis-Leistungsverhältnis im Hotel hervorragend. Top Lage!

Cons:

Preise im The Cliff Restaurant sehr hochpreisig.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • couple • gb
10
Couldn’t fault the wonderful staff, and comfort
Pros:

Clean, comfortable

Cons:

Only downside was a constant droning noise next to the room

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee