Situated on top of the Leas Cliff, overlooking the English Channel, the voco The Clifton Folkestone offers 78 beautiful en suite bedrooms, many with sea views. Built in 1864, the Clifton Hotel has undertaken a major refurbishment of all the bedrooms & bathrooms that evoke memories of the bygone elegant Victorian era. Inside, modern facilities and period features blend and the hotel offers Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Restaurant, Coral Bar & Lounge as well as free WiFi. Drinks area available on the terrace overlooking the maintained Clifton Gardens. Rooms at voco The Clifton are fabulously appointed following the refurbishment, with modern facilities including air conditioning, bathrooms with both Rainforest & traditional showers. Anti mist mirrors & electric toothbrush chargers as standard, All rooms have smart TV’s, a work desk and safes. Folkestone is home to Europe’s largest urban art exhibition; the Creative Quarter and amazing Harbour Arm. With easy access to mainland Europe as the Eurotunnel is 10 minutes’ drive away and Dover Ferry Port is 20 minutes away the hotel is your prefect base to escape to the countryside. The Leas Cliffs offer stunning views across to France and the Folkestone White Horse & the Battle of Britain Memorial are only 10 minutes’ away. The property is a short walk from Folkestone town centre, the world’s First Music Town.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Voco
Hotel chain/brand
Voco

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, nicely freshened up recently. Tasty breakfast and evening meal
  • Fletcher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The upgraded bedrooms take the hotel to another level than it was
  • Kelvin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great stay staff were fantastic very helpful asked for a late check out and was not a problem. Fantastic room very clean and spacious
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had everything we needed, plus food served all day which can be very hard to find.
  • Edwina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are fabulous! I had a great view and the room was clean and comfortable.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great and all the staff I encountered were very polite and helpful.
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was very good/ helpful if rail was in shower.Breakfast was good selection and nice view of garden and room with sea view was worth having. Public busses nearby but short walk to town centre.
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a stay here on business a couple of weeks previous. I liked the hotel so much I brought my wife back for a break. Hotel is in a super location, clean, comfortable, the staff are lovely and the breakfast knock out. My wife loved the hotel...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Clifton Hotel has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and our sea view room was spacious and beautifully decorated. The bathroom was luxurious and superbly appointed. The hotel is well positioned in a very desirable area and...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location and the hotel was clean and inviting. Well decorated and full of character. Staff were professional and made you feel valued. Food in the restaurant was superb with excellent service. Room was comfortable and immaculately clean.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      British • French • European
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £5 per day.

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • Czech
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Tamil
  • Filipino
  • Ukrainian

House rules
voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCarte Blanche Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Clifton Hotel Folkestone is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment of all our bedrooms. As our valued guests, we’d like to make you aware that refurbishment works are currently being carried out between 09.00 and 18.00. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our front of house team.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel

  • voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill

  • Guests staying at voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance

  • Yes, voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at voco The Clifton Folkestone, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite