Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Cashless payment available
Express check-in
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Beautiful views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable beds
Inconsistent amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Some reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including lack of maintenance and dirty bathrooms.
Service
8.55
Multiple reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.59
Guests appreciate the great location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
7.04
Rooms are generally spacious but some reviews mentioned uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
7.07
Some amenities are mentioned positively, but others like the shower and breakfast could be improved.
Value for Money
7.03
Mixed sentiments around value due to issues with the shower and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
7.58
Breakfast receives praise in some reviews, but issues were noted as well.
Overall Experience
7.55
Reviews indicate a generally positive experience despite some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:44

Property Description

Prime Location in Folkestone
Located just 600 meters from Folkestone Beach, Westward Ho Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with convenient access to nearby attractions like Folkestone Central Railway Station and Eurotunnel UK.

Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even offer stunning city views, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Exciting Water Sports and Outdoor Activities
Guests can partake in various activities such as windsurfing, diving, and fishing, making it the perfect destination for adventure enthusiasts.

Ready to experience the charm of Folkestone? Book your stay at Westward Ho Hotel now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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 ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 1 year old to 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 1 year old and over stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 4 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1050 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 7.07
Value for Money: 7.03
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 7.55
K
Kaitlyn solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

We had a very difficult journey to get Dover, and the brightest spot of the trip was the staff at Westward Ho Hotel. Thank you for accommodating our late check in after we were significantly delayed. Thank you for helping us get breakfast, and get parking registration. Thank you for being patient with our small children. Really, you made a stressful trip much more manageable, i cannot thank you enough. We will stay here again.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Vladimir Tiukhtin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
D
Debbie solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Very clean, friendly staff,and great location.

Cons:

Stairs

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
C
Caroline extended_group fr
8
court passage avant de reprendre le shuttle, mais on reviendrait bien passer quelques jours.
Pros:

L'emplacement près de la mer, l'accueil souriant, le calme, la qualité du petit déjeuner pour un B&B.

Cons:

Une petite rénovation de la salle de bains serait bienvenue, mais elle est néanmoins très propre. Et on est dans un B&B aménagé dans une très belle vieille maison anglaise telle qu'on peut les imaginer.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
M
Merel extended_group nl
8
Wat een fijne verassing!
Pros:

Locatie helemaal super. Personeel heel vriendelijk. Ontbijt keurig en goed verzorgd. Keurig schoon alles.

Cons:

Matrassen erg zacht. Verder prima.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple gb
10
Excellent position for channel crossing
Pros:

Good location

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
S
Sam couple gb
8
Super location & sea view
Pros:

room sea view, overlooking the gardens & the Leas was superb
Just a short walk away from the Leas, Zig-Zag path etc
and only a couple of minutes away from the start of the Folkestone parkrun!

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
R
River solo_traveller no
10
Pros:

Nice location with ocean view.
Optional parking is close (across the street) and secure in a private garage.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
M
Matthias family_with_children ch
5
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
M
Mikaela couple fi
7
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
M
Max extended_group gb
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
M
Michele family_with_children de
7
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
D
Danuta family_with_children pl
8
Pros:

Hotel super położony, czysto. Bardzo dobry stosunek jakości do ceny

Cons:

Brak parkingu hotelowego, trudno znaleźć miejsce blisko hotelu na ulicy (późny przyjazd)

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
C
Christian family_with_children de
10
Pros:

Sehr netter Mann an der Rezeption. Gemütliches Familienzimmer mit tollem Ausblick, dazu ein gutes Frühstück und eine tolle Lage mit Ausblick aufs Meer.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely little place with really friendly staff
Pros:

Nice light spacious rooms, good location. Nice breakfast.

Cons:

No hot water in our room! Sure staff would’ve tried to help us fix this but there wasn’t time to ask.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
M
Marc extended_group gb
10
Pros:

It's very good

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
A
andrew couple gb
8
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
S
Sabine extended_group de
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
S
Sabine extended_group de
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
R
Rachel couple gb
8
A friendly welcome but decor/facilities a bit tired
Pros:

Staff were lovely and welcoming. Check in was simple, including sorting out parking permit. Bed was comfortable. Lovely sea view out of window. Appreciated toiletries & tea/coffee provided. Excellent location for seafront access.

Cons:

Noisy rolling ensuite door wasn't ideal for use during the night. Breakfast was OK - would have been nice to have some ham rather than/in addition to the salami on offer. Price is probably average for location but it felt a bit expensive overall given lack of cooked breakfast and overall state of decor.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee