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 1053 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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Pereira • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly support.
Place clean and organised.

Cons:

As lift was not working. Had to manage 2floor via stairs.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • gb
1
Horrible experience would never book again
Pros:

The lady was friendly.

Cons:

Everything else.
Smelt of mould and damp.
Hot as!!!
No lift
No air con
Old
Uncomfortable bed
Tiny tiny room

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal. Sehr gute Ausstattung. Frühstück ist gut.

Cons:

Parken kostet extra. Leider kein Aufzug. Warmes Wasser beim duschen ist schnell weg und man muss dann etwas warten.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • gb
7
It was very good for one night only but would not stay longer due to the bed being uncomfortable
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly staff, although you have to give them a call to speak to them as reception is not manned. Room was very clean and tidy. Breakfast was very basic but was okay.

Cons:

Bed were very squeky and uncomfortable so barely slept at night.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Eva-Lotta • extended_group • au
8
Gorgeous area and super convenient.
Pros:

The room was bigger than I expected, we only met one staff member which was at check in and he was very friendly and helpful. The location was amazing! Really close to places to eat and get drinks, just across the road from the beach front and it was dog friendly. It only took us about 10-15 minutes to get to LeShuttle so very convenient.

Cons:

It is an old building so a bit run down. The outside is gorgeous and I love the high ceilings but it could do with a bit of a refurbishment inside.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Guy • family_with_children • gb
8
Would recommend
Pros:

Great location, helpful and friendly staff. Lovely building.

Cons:

It was a bit tired round the edges but fine for the price.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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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
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Debbie • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean, friendly staff,and great location.

Cons:

Stairs

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Matthias • family_with_children • ch
5
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mikaela • couple • fi
7
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Max • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Michele • family_with_children • de
7
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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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