The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals

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Radisson Individuals
8.6 (5727 reviews)
30-32 Clifton Gardens, The Leas , Folkestone , gb
+44 1303 252102

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 5727 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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zoe • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Very comfy room and dog friendly. Right on the sea front.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • de
8
Ok for 1-2 nights.
Pros:

The location across the ocean and easy access to the beach. Breakfast was ok and the lady in charge of breakfast service was super efficient and friendly even though it was very busy. The main bed was comfortable. Spacious clean family room.

Cons:

Reception service and attitude could be better.
We arrived 8 minutes “early” for check-in and we were told to wait for those 8 minutes . There was nobody else waiting at reception except for us :/
On check-out day we asked if could check-out a COUPLE of minutes later and we were told that ONE minute after regular check-out time would be charged by the hour.
The fold-out bed for children was impossible to sleep in because the mattress was so thin and the springs were felt by every movement. Our 8-year old couldn’t sleep very well.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Viviana • couple • it
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
8
Great location and friendly staff
Pros:

Location is fantastic and staff were very helpful

Cons:

It probably needs a bit of investment. Carpet looking pretty tired at this point.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Bogdan • couple • gb
6
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Sophie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff super friendly, great location, room nice and airy despite heatwave. Love the fact it is dog friendly. Breakfast and evening meal very tasty.

Cons:

Not much. The hotel is getting a bit tired in some spots but remains great value for money.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Tony • family_with_children • de
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • de
8
Schönes Hotel mit Meerblick
Pros:

Schöne Lage mit Blick auf das Meer. Geräumiges Zimmer mit großem Bad (behindertengerecht) und Klimaanlage. 10 Minuten zum Strand und 20 Minuten bis in den Ort. Man kann immer am Strand entlang gehen. Gutes Frühstück, freundliches Personal. Aufzug vorhanden. Schöne Bar mit kompetentem Barkeeper.

Cons:

Das Zimmer könnte einen neuen Teppichboden und einen neuen Anstrich erhalten. Parkmöglichkeit an der Straße für 9 Pfund pro Tag, die im Hotel bezahlt werden müssen. Es darf aber nur in bestimmten Zonen geparkt werden. Dies sollte vom Hotel in der Hotelbeschreibung klarer kommuniziert werden, vor allem, dass man das Parkticket über das Hotel bekommt. Wir haben erst einmal ein normales Ticket für 4 Stunden gekauft, also zu viel bezahlt.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Nelleke • family_with_children • nl
6
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely room, friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

Lovely room, friendly and helpful staff

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Yan • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • gb
10
Have stayed each year for the past 8 years. Love it
Pros:

Staff very friendly. Great location. Food excellent.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel. The room was great - and the restaurant was lovely.

Cons:

Went in July - the room was boiling hot. Closed the curtains the following day but when we returned it was just as bad! There was a fan but it made little difference. Would not stay in that room again but would definitely return as everything else was spot on.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Foley • solo_traveller • fr
10
Valeure sure à Folkestone.
Pros:

Belle vue de la chambre. PDJ top.

Cons:

Attente à l'enregistrement.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • family_with_children • fr
9
Would definitely recommend for a short stay! Folkestone is surprisingly lovely
Pros:

Location and room options

Cons:

Room was too hot and the paint is coming off - bedding for children in the suite was poor

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • nl
10
Great hotel for a couple of nights.
Pros:

Seaview. Large, comfortable bed. Roll-top bath and walk in shower.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Florian • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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adi • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very clean the staff couldn't do enough for you the restaurant was excellent with excellent service and food

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike during my stay

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee