Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Cashless payment available
Express check-in
Free wired internet
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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 1034 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
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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
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Pauline solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Chambre magnifique spacieuse avec vue sur la mer

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Chris family_with_children gb
7
Hotel is nice and good for families. Steer clear of the sister hotel “Skuba Bistro”!
Pros:

Family room was ideal - one double bed and three singles, all made up with clean bedding and miniatures of shower gel, shampoo and conditioner per person on each bed. Bathroom was basic but met our needs. We left early in the morning so they kindly arranged for “takeaway” breakfast to be left outside our bedroom consisting of a pastry, a yogurt, a piece of fruit and a carton of fruit juice per person - ample and very well received by our three young children. Didn’t really see any staff except the chap who checked us in - very pleasant although was clearly primarily working at the “sister hotel” up the road and had dashed to meet us!

Cons:

The staff asked us to call an hour before we arrived, then when we did they asked us to call again 15 minutes before we got there - in hindsight we now know it’s because there aren’t any staff based at the hotel but regardless, a little annoying to keep being asked to call them. Also, when we called we asked for a restaurant recommendation to get dinner for our three young children. They recommended the “sister hotel” which was a short stroll from the hotel. However, the Skuba Bar & Bistro was entirely inappropriate for children and this recommendation was obviously only made to keep the money “in house”. Clearly popular with locals, the outside area was busy with many drunk men shouting loudly across the patio area and smashing glasses. We went inside to request to eat inside but the girl serving clearly had no idea and we ended up eating in the bar area. The bar area felt like a cafeteria rather than a restaurant and with minimal soft furnishings was extremely loud and echoey every time one of the drunk patrons came in to order more drinks. Might be alright for an adult group to grab basic food and a few drinks but certainly not family-friendly and should not have been recommended to us.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Antonella family_with_children it
10
Pros:

La luce

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Anganeta family_with_children gb
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Antonella extended_group it
9
Pros:

La posizione

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
N
Natalie family_with_children gb
10
Hidden gem!
Pros:

What a gorgeous hotel! It is beach front, we had sea view, room was gorgeous we had a lovely stay. We only stayed one night as a stop over before driving to France, and I would 100% book to stay there longer

Cons:

Parking is difficult if you don’t know where you’re going, but other than that was fabulous

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
M
Marie family_with_children fr
10
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
M
Marie extended_group fr
10
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
S
Sam couple gb
10
Great stay & lovely room
Pros:

Super easy to check in & very friendly staff. Lovely big sea view room, very comfortable, warm & clean.
Great location and parking.
We really enjoyed our night here & would definitely return.

2025-11-28 via Nuitee
B
Ben family_with_children gb
6
Convenient
Pros:

Nice old Victorian house and room was spacious

Cons:

No working shower and beds not very comfortable

2025-11-26 via Nuitee
M
Maria Teresa family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Very comfortable stay and very helpful staff

2025-11-16 via Nuitee
B
Blanka solo_traveller cz
10
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing and place was beautiful

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
D
Dirk extended_group de
3
2025-11-09 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
10
Great bed and breakfast
Pros:

Great location, beautiful views,staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was very nice and young lady serving was very pleasant and helpful,room was very large and cosy,had everything I needed, spotlessly clean and had a great sleep,this establishment had everything I needed and will definitely be staying there again

Cons:

N/a

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
D
dave extended_group gb
10
excellent
Pros:

specious room

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
M
Maj couple dk
1
Pros:

Intet.

Cons:

Der er jo ikke et hotel! Virkelig dårlig standard. Rodebutik, utætte vinduer, badeværelse kan man ikke kalde det. Gammelt bras .. vi forlod steder ig fik et andet hotel...

2025-10-31 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
Ideal for parkrun
Pros:

Excellent location overlooking the Leas and ideal for attending parkrun. Room 5 had great sea view.

Cons:

Sink position was a little awkward.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
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Eliška family_with_children cz
6
Pros:

Super lokalita. Sprcha s teplou vodou. Snídaně předčila naše očekávání.

Cons:

Jsme rádi, že jsme hotel využili jen na přespání. Pokoj není moc útulný, sem tam nějaká pavučina, koupelna hodně malá, s odlupující se omítkou.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
M
Marek family_with_children de
7
Super Lage, alles Top, Betten könnten besser sein
Pros:

Die Lage ist super, und die Familienzimmer sind auch ganz ok. Man muss halt wissen dass alle in einem Zimmer schlafen. Aber der Blick auf`s Wasser und die zentrale Lage ist super

Cons:

Jammern auf hohem Niveau...aber die Betten quietschen ganz fürchterlich und sind dabei sehr laut...also 5 Leute im Zimmer und jeder dreht sich um dann ist das schon laut :)

2025-10-17 via Nuitee