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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Point of interest
Point of interest
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandgate Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hythe Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Folkestone

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Hythe Beach and Leas Cliff Hall. This 100-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Elham Valley Railway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Tower Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hythe Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Folkestone West Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Brown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Arrow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach
At Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a terrace. Self parking is available for GBP 4 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a water dispenser and a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 4 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

This hotel is located in Folkestone within a short 5-minute walk of Kent Downs. You'll also find Sandgate Beach and Hythe Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 4 per day. Though parking is limited, electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG feature a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant with al fresco dining, and free breakfast at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG serves free buffet breakfast at The Great Room each morning.

Will Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG for a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay.

Does Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

No, at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, super easy to get the Le Shuttle, staff all lovely and very helpful and the breakfast was great. Will stop here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Great nights sleep and very good breakfast to start the next stage of our journey. The person on the reception was very helpfull and made sure everything went well. Once again great experience and will return as we always have when back in the UK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eurotunnel stopover.

Ideal stopover on way or returning from France. Breakfast could be better. Parking extra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great check in

Chris the guy who checked is in waa outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Not a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uriel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spend a night with my family, very friendly staffs, kids love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable bed Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great hotel, clean and comfortable. Room was very clean, comfy bed and good shower. Breakfast was good, usual breakfast items, well presented. We loved the make your own pancake machine. Reception staff were on hand at check-in/check-out and were very friendly. It is about a 15minute drive to Le Shuttle. There is also a Tesco, 10mins away for fuel and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good stay

Not clean at all. Staff tried to be helpful and pleasant, but they were untrained in food handling. New parking charges are a pain in the neck - an additional hassle when checking in for four measly pounds - a real pain. Plus £30 charge for dogs is too much, plus our room smelt of dog wee ! Not a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff. Manager approachable and assisted with parking motorcycle on trailer and our service animals. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDEEP

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location just down the road from the tunnel and close to Folkestone town. Decent breakfast and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a comfortable stay, clean and tidy room great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Baston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s what you expect from a big chain hotel. Nothing wrong with it. Too many tesla chargers taking up half the car park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived very late with two small children and the staff were so friendly and accommodating, room was so clean and comfortable. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely helpful staff. Great breakfast and great price. Only complaint was the sofa bed was so uncomfortable. Would still recommend and would absolutely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Friendly welcome from the staff, dog friendly room booked and all went very smoothly. Had an early start 4am buffet continental breakfast available to take away. Overall great an experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for the tunnel, friendly staff and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Rip off stay

Staff verygood. Room pretty tired and only 1 set of towels. Asked at reception for another bath towel, which I was promised. Never came. In the morning we had one towel between us both to have a shower. Overall, very tired, and extremely over priced. Living on its laurels due to proximity to the tunnel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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