Wards Hotel & Restaurant
39 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Railway access
This spacious, family-run Edwardian hotel dates back to 1901 and offers free WiFi and free parking on site. It is situated in Folkestone, close to the M20 motorway. Rooms are individual in style and have simple, traditional décor. They feature a TV and a wardrobe for storage space, and each also benefits from an en suite bathroom. The Esplanade and the sandy beach are less than 5 minutes’ drive from the building. Dover, with its famous white cliffs, is less than a 20-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- KevinUnited Kingdom“Food was very good,staff went out of their way to make my stay comfortable and bed was so comfortable great nights sleep.”
- MarilynUnited Kingdom“Great location , attentive staff . Excellent food good standard accommodation helpful staff”
- MelanieUnited Kingdom“Good location for the Eurotunnel and easy walk into the town.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Earls Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
Facilities of Wards Hotel & RestaurantGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Happy hour
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Pet bowls
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Czech
- English
- French
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 room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cash Wards Hotel & Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that payment is required upon check-in.
Kindly note that the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required. The name of the guest must match the name on the credit card used at the time of booking and payment. The property is unable to accept third-party credit cards.
To get to us from Folkestone Central: When leaving the station, turn right and traverse towards the bus stop. Continue past it towards the roundabout and turn right onto Shorncliffe Road. The college will be on your right, opposite the access junction to Earl’s Avenue A259, turn onto this road until the hotel comes into view.
To get to us from Folkestone Central: Leaving by any exit, you’ll want to navigate to Shorncliffe Road and traverse in an easterly direction. The college will be on your left, opposite the access junction to Earl’s Avenue A259, turn onto this road until the hotel comes into view.
All our rooms are non-smoking. One smoker will be requested to pay GBP 300 towards restoring the room.
Noise rules: we expect guests to lower decibels as follows: Weekdays, 23–6:00. Weekends and bank holidays: 12:00–8:00.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the hotel. Small double rooms are not suitable. We recommend an executive suite or a twin room at the time of booking. Call the hotel at 01303245166 to arrange this. Dogs are welcome in our public areas but must always remain on a lead. Guests must bring their own equipment to care for the dog.
Parking: Free parking is available for hotel and restaurant guests. Any parking outside of these parameters is chargeable at GBP 20 per day. Street parking is subject to availability. Any cars parked on the street are at the owners’ own risk. Wards Hotel will not accept any responsibility for lost or damaged vehicles, either in the car park or on the street. Feel free to call the hotel to inquire.
Children: The Wards Hotel is family-friendly, however, parents or guardians are expected to supervise children during their stay. We do not take responsibility for children or babysit. Extra beds/Cots are available but must be requested prior to arrival. There will be no facility available for setup once the guests have arrived. Extra beds are GBP 15 per bed, and a travel cots are GBP 12.50 per night.
Opening hours: we are open between 8:00–00:00 in high season. It is likely that the hotel will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from October through April. Due to the increased cost of living, if there are no customers present in the Restaurant/Bar in the evening, these facilities will close early. There will always be access to rooms via the front entrance. If you have any issues/ difficulties, please contact a member of staff on 01303245166.
Check-in is at 14:00.
Check-out is at 11:00
Late check-out costs GBP 20 per hour without prior arrangement and is payable at check-out. Early check-in and bag drop may be available with prior arrangements. These are free of charge. Late check-in is available with prior arrangement. Check-ins after midnight will incur a charge of GBP 20, payable upon arrival. Check-ins between the hours of 1:00–7:00 will incur a charge of GBP 50, payable in advance of check-in.
Refunds and compensations: Please read all policies and check with management prior to booking. Once the booking is made, payment will be collected, and we do not give refunds nor compensation. Should you have difficulties during your stay, you must inform management at the earliest possible time.
Abuse of staff, property, and other guests is not tolerated at this hotel. Please note that we do not tolerate abuse of any kind. We may ask you to leave immediately. We will call the police if we deem it appropriate.
We do not discriminate against gender, race, colour, class, religion, political preferences, or lifestyle preferences. We accept all guests who can pay for their stay in advance and who comply with our policies.
Garden and communal facilities are available.
Breakfast is available between 7:30–9:30. on weekdays and 8:00 and 10:00. on weekends and bank holidays. If breakfast is not included in your booking rate, it can be included for GBP 12 per person, payable either in advance or at breakfast. Vegetarian and vegan breakfasts are available. Our breakfast is a plated service; there is no facility for buffets. Any abuse of the breakfast staff will be reported to the authorities, and the abusers will be ejected from the premises.
Bicycles, scooters, wheelchairs, prams, and push chairs are not accepted inside the bedroom or corridors. These can be parked in the function room with appropriate locks. Wards Hotel does not take responsibility for these. These are health and safety hazards.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Wards Hotel & Restaurant in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Wards Hotel & Restaurant
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Wards Hotel & Restaurant has 1 restaurant:
- Earls Restaurant
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The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Wards Hotel & Restaurant. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Wards Hotel & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Wards Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Room options at Wards Hotel & Restaurant include:
- Twin
- Double
- Twin/Double
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Wards Hotel & Restaurant is 0.7 miles from the centre of Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Wards Hotel & Restaurant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Movie nights
- Happy hour
- Themed dinner nights
- Beach
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Check-in at Wards Hotel & Restaurant is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.