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Reviews of View Hotel Folkestone

30-32 Clifton Gardens, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2EF, United Kingdom

#1 of 11 hotels in Folkestone

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Review score

Based on 3036 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blackout curtains in the rooms would be good

    Everything! Stayed as part of a large group and we all had a great time. The staff were excellent and it was great value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    A very comfortable and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No dedicated car park

    Comfortable, clean room. Food very good. Convenient position.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    one night stay which was fabulous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no complaints at all - although I do like a hot plate for breakfast in the morning. That would be the only thing I'd ask for next time!

    the ambience is lovely and as the sun was shining for a change it made sitting out on the terrace much better.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room small and very hot. No air con. Buffet breakfast not very hot but a good choice. Windows didn't all open in room. Would like coffee machine in room and larger shower gel. Shower heads need a descale. Shower cubicle tiny.

    The location was great with the view of the sea. Cocktails excellent in bar. Room very clean Staff all great and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely hotel all round. Friendly, helpful staff. Great meal in the restaurant. Excellent location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Best stay ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked to see a fridge in the room as it was a suite . Apart from that, i couldn't fault the hotel

    Spacious, loverly decor and windows that open wide. The bathroom had an ensuite ,shower cubical, and a separate bath. The bed was comfy and more than enough pillows, as for the facilities provided tea , coffee , biscuits, and break fast juice .the view from the window was amazing and made the trip that extra special. For people willing to park, there are signs to pay by phone .on the sign there should be a H . Park in the bays and book your car into reception.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable stay indeed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely friendly staff. Great room and huge bed, very good shower. Very good experience overall.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room food location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean room, big bed, nice view, quiet location. Breakfast was fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Good value - proffesional setup
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms were too warm despite fans

    Outside Terrace

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel at a for 1 or 2 nights but longer stays would be outweighed by the listed faults.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was very small and storage spaces were at a premium, especially the desk area, most of which was taken up by the tea making facilities and the wardrobe which was difficult to access being right in the corner. The bathroom, in spite of having no heating at all was extremely hot and stuffy, the extractor fan not doing anything if it was working (reported to reception, told it was the pipes making it hot ?), the shower head did not fit into the higher position holder but was of a decent pressure so a shower was possible, albeit bent double. The single sash window did afford a partial sea view and amazingly in this day and age did open further than the regulation 2 inches, however be aware if you do open it (which you have to to combat the heat from the bathroom) that the seagulls will land on the sill ! There is a fan supplied but it was too noisy to use overnight so be aware the room is warm and stuffy. There is an outside terrace for the bar overlooking the sea but unfortunately on the road outside there are bus parking bays and on both days 2 coaches were parked there blocking any view!

    Nice quirky hotel on the clifftop just a short walk into town or the harbour. All the staff were excellent and went above and beyond to make our short stay extremely pleasant, a special mention to Phillipa and Ben. A nice touch is the free bottled water supplied in the room. The breakfast is the usual buffet style so can be a bit hit and miss if you like a full English as the food can have been in the warmers a while, but there is plenty of choice, again excellent staff on both mornings.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet did not work

    All.good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, room and hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would have given this hotel a 10/10 on everything as I was chuffed with it, until check out. We had gone for a walk on the beach, but most of the walkways down/up were closed so it took longer than planned. I also thought our checkout time was 12, as thats when our parking permit they had authorised ended. I got a call when I was on the beach to say I had already been charged for late checkout as we should have been out by 11am, I was then also told that we had to be out by 12 otherwise I would be charged for another night at the rate of £215!! My husband was already on his way back up (quicker for him to go solo than us trying to wrangle our toddler quickly). I found the approach and the way that call was handled, as well as the very strict policy really disappointing. We were all packed and literally just needed to get out the room. If we'd realised it was an 11am checkout, we would have taken our bags down earlier. It was an honest mistake! Other than that, the room was great, staff all very friendly and great location.

    Ben on reception was great as was the gentleman looking after breakfast. The room, and the bed, was huge and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good for a short trip, no frills. Good Breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room is just too hot for me, with not breeze for the small amount I could open the window. I also found the pillows very uncomfortable. There is a fan, but I struggle to sleep with a fan on me.

    I liked the value of the room compared to local competitors. The breakfast was nice, and better than what some lower priced hotels offer. Pleasantly surprised by the size of the room, after opting for the cheapest option. Nice, good sized bathroom. Nice staff who helped when I asked questions, and easy parking after enquiring.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    The best hotel to stay in folkestone
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses are a bit too soft. Could be more confortable

    The best hotel in folkestone, just on the seafront. Everytime we come and visit our family in town we stay at the view. Very good breakfast too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was very poor, quality of food wasn't good. It also wasn't described as a buffet breakfast on booking.com.

    Rooms was very nice, nice view of the sea, parking was also spot on and very good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Five star hospitality in a beautiful seaside location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is beautifully decorated and has a great view of the sea. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and housekeeping went above and beyond to provide for the needs of one of our party with mobility issues. This level of service is unusual and was greatly appreciated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Spectacular sea views from the suite but some improvements neeed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel generally is a bit tired in terms of decor and facilities. The room had two chairs at the window but they were quite uncomfortable and also too small to sit and still have the view out of the window. There were some issues with the boiler on the first night but these were eventually resolved (though took a bit of chasing).

    Spectacular views from the front-facing suite, made the experience very septic. Large very comfortable bed and very spacious room. Staff were pleasant but possibly a bit stretched.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, nice size room, good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Great value, lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Great location, large clean room, lovely breakfast, staff great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Perfect hotel, location for a night out at a the Leas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I recommend your hotel to everyone

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Marvellous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    Outstanding service and really great helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Well located boutique hotel on Folkestone Sea Front ,ideal for stopover or longer stay with or without children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms next to lift a little noisy.

    Location, friendly staff, restaurant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the sea and the food in the restaurant is delicious. We had a large number of our wedding guests staying at the hotel and the team organised a group meal for us all the night before. Hana and the team were friendly efficient and always happy to help. One of our family members injured themselves at the wedding and the hotel staff couldn't have been more accommodating when he got back to the hotel in the evening, helping him from the coach back into the hotel and making sure he was comfortable. The rooms were spacious and lovely. Would highly recommend

    Stayed in April 2024

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