voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

4.0 star property
Family sun and beach fun, near Leas Cliff Hall

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Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Point of interest
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Leas, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, England, CT20 2EB
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Cosy Room Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Premium King Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

1 King And 1 Single Premium

  • Sleeps 3

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Cosy Room Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room With 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Folkestone

Voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG places you next to Leas Cliff Hall and a short stroll from other popular sights like Folkestone Harbour. This 78-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour room service, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leas Lift - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Folkestone Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Folkestone Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papas Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Firkin - ‬6 min walk

About this property

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

Family sun and beach fun, near Leas Cliff Hall
Guests of voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
48-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, electric kettles, and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Marco Pierre White Grill
  • Ocean Bleu Bar & Lounge

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,981 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1864
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8.00 per day (16 ft away)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

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 rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Clifton Hotel
Best Western Clifton Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone an IHG Hotel
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Folkestone
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Hotel Folkestone

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

Located steps from Leas Cliff Hall, this hotel is in Folkestone, and within a 10-minute walk of Sandgate Beach and Lower Leas Coastal Park. You'll also find Folkestone Harbour and Folkestone Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for GBP 8.00 per day (discounts available).

Does voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG have a casino?

No, voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a meal delivery service, a minibar, and premium bedding.

Are there hot tubs at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

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

Does voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Marco Pierre White Grill.

Will voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG.

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

PATRICK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

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

Great stay

Room was lovely, comfortable beds and staff were amazing. Muhammed was extremely helpful, as were all the people manning the desk. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful, food good, all in all a most enjoyable stay. I've stayed here a good few times, always very good. John Meade.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was simply excellent in all respects.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Not great, not terrible

Can’t say it was the best hotel I stayed in. The hotel was going under a refurb and lack of sign posts to floors/rooms meant we kept getting lost. Our room had no phone signal and couldn’t connect to the WiFi and the bathroom was very tiny (as someone who is 6ft3 I struggled in the bathroom and shower. Nice location, nice hotel in general, friendly staff but probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Excellent stay

Very comfortable room, excellent restaurant, very welcoming, great location
Lovely cosy room great value
The hotel front
View from the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice stay and would stay there again

Older Hotel which has been recently renovated. Rooms were very comfortable but would have liked the option of a queen bed. Only downside was air conditioning was a bit on the warm side even with the temperature turned down. We were able to open the window to let fresh air in. No onsite parking but there is street parking just outside and also a carpark just around the corner. Restaurant food was very good and the staff were excellent, very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad

Booked a 'cosy' room and it was a little on the snug side, but fine for one night. Dinner in the restaurant was a bit disappointing and as I checked out at 5am, I didn't have breakfast. Hotel is clean, modern and nicely located on the sea front but the reason for my low score: the service generally was woefully slow!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. M P White's restaurant served delicious food, and I considered it fairly priced. Bedroom was spacious & the view was expansive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here previously and staff happy to accommodate anything that is needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was just an over night stay, but was very comfortable, very clean, friendly efficient staff. Lovely location. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel, fabulous rooms, friendly check in staff and complimentary biscuits on arrival. Parking not brilliant - managed to get the last spot. Not sure where else we would have gone. Lift a bit weird - we used the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Lovely seating area outside. Recently refurbished bathroom was very nice. Air conditioning in the room was fab .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Water damaged room

unable to accommodate us in the room we had booked, but given 2 single rooms and comp breakfast and drinks, They did the best they could under the circumstances. Unfortunately our rooms were on the same floor but quite a way from one another, but for the one-night stay, it's no real problem
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Hotels.com will try and rip you off.

The hotels.com website reverted the date to the same day, rather than my wedding anniversary. So, we never made ut to the hotel. Noticed the problem on confirmation email, but they refused to change the date without further payment. Might try the hotel again, wont be using hotels.com.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Bernice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is nice. Parking is a problem to find and the inroom wifi and TV services was awful (did not work)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfy and client but parking not secure

Comfy bed and very clean room. This hotel DOES NOT have in site parking. It’s on the road which should be a lot clearer when looking for secure parking for a car full of holiday gear
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025