"Cheap hotel and great location, close to restaurants"
"Very clean, convenient parking :-) Perfect location, town set in walking distance"
The 3-star Best Western Clifton Hotel Folkestone is only 5 minutes' walk from Folk Stones Mark Wallinger and offers a sundeck, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills. The charming hotel has views of the sea and features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The property is in the very heart of Folkestone, within 5 minutes' walk of William Harvey Statue and just a short stroll from Kingsnorth Gardens. At this Folkestone hotel you'll be approximately 5 minutes by car from Mermaid Beach. The Victorian-style accommodation is also at a moderate distance from English Channel. There is Folkestone Creative Quarter approximately 15 minutes' walk away, while Folkestone bus station extremely close to Best Western Clifton Hotel.
The property features 80 rooms with tea and coffee making equipment, and such comforts as ironing facilities and air conditioner. You'll find nice touches like a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a bath, along with a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries to enhance your stay.
The Best Western Clifton Folkestone serves a continental breakfast. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the British traditional French restaurant with a spacious terrace. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. The Radnor Arms offers British dishes and lies nearly a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
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Zig Zag Path
500 m
The Colour of Water Spencer Finch
150 m
WW1 Memorial Arch
500 m
Lower Leas Coastal Park
350 m
The Leas Promenade
100 m
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400 m
Church Of The Holy Trinity
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John
2024-04-12
9/10
Overall had excellent stay for 1 night.
Annie
2024-04-04
7/10
Absolutely fantastic units and enthusiastic stuff from the General Manager to the Chambermaids. Well presented dishes, very central location on the cliff walk with view over the Channel.
Cameron
2024-03-02
7/10
The rooms are airy and functional, with air conditioning and an iron. The location is particularly good, not too far away from Folkestone Creative Quarter. Offers very efficient service and fab food.
Caroline
2024-02-10
8/10
The location was great, just off a Marco Pierre White restaurant, the sea and town staff and shops, seaside and places of interest, in a domestic area. Moreover, the hotel was within a 25-minute walk from North Shore.
Jamie
2024-01-28
7/10
Great place with great Wi-Fi and attached restaurant. Brilliant setting and nice and enthusiastic staff from the General Manager to the Chambermaids. The breakfast for fried or scrambled eggs.
Ian
2024-01-27
7/10
The staff was enthusiastic, the breakfast was perfect, everything was excellent. The venue's position was very central. I greatly enjoyed sitting in the attached restaurant.
Peter
2024-01-14
8/10
We really enjoyed staying 2 nights here. The property was lovely old fashioned with well-trained staff from the General Manager to the Chambermaids.
Ken
2023-12-28
7/10
It was a well priced place, had friendly professional and competent staff from booking to eating the service. I was here for 2 nights and ate at refurbished restaurant with a varied menu. I liked staying here.
Gareth
2023-12-19
9/10
Very good customer care, parking on street. Functional and airy units with an actual double bed as well as tea/coffee etc. Magnificent and unbeatable location to public areas excellent, easy to get anywhere.
Edward
2023-12-18
8/10
The staff were caring and exceptionally attentive and the location was stunning to the centre of town which is within walking distance.
George
2023-12-18
7/10
Fairly clean place with ocean views and enthusiastic and understanding staff. Lovely and enjoyable breakfast with variety of choices.
Carl
2023-12-15
7/10
We ate at a really nice restaurant with a varied menu. Its the sea view and very very helpful and caring staff were the key features! The location in a very very nice area was magnificent and amazing.
Dan
2023-12-14
7/10
The breakfast meal was lovely and enjoyable with a fried egg option and continental meats, for example. The hotel was in a fantastic location, in proximity to the Channel Tunnel. I was surprised at nearby B r e W, they had some goodies, drinks.
David
2023-11-20
7/10
Newly decorated room, fairly clean bathroom and very efficient service. Very comfy bed, air conditioning and an iron. Particularly good spot short walk to the bar / restaurant as well as the cliff top.
Hugo
2023-11-11
9/10
The location is very central. Also, its only a short distance to downtown.
Alfred
2023-11-06
7/10
Grounds were kept fairly clean, breakfast was lovely and very good. That hotel was in a marvellous and pleasant location, very close to the beach. The food in the attached restaurant was well presented.
John
2023-11-01
7/10
The location was pleasant, in the bar area which was ok, we appreciated it.
Roger
2023-10-31
9/10
The bedroom was generous sized and brand-new. The location turned out to be comfortable and so ideal, short walk to shore, shops, restaurants and bars across the street.
Neville
2023-10-31
7/10
The property's location was marvellous and pleasant, in the restaurant for set time. In the evening we visited The Radnor Arms it was nearby.
Walter
2023-10-14
8/10
The breakfast was varied and hot with a wonderful view into the garden; the location was incredible.
Simon
2023-10-02
8/10
Varied breakfast with ice cream dessert and fruits - well worth the money. Very big bed and perfectly comfortable location right next to the sea.
David
2023-09-24
9/10
Marvellous location not far from a coffee shop, and OVERLOOKING THE SEA AND CLOSE TO TOWN, I felt safe. I ate at the attached restaurant near the hotel. Extremely spacious and luxurious units with a big bathroom, fresh towels, nice chairs, and the staff were understanding.
Arthur
2023-09-01
7/10
The breakfast is rich with a great selection of dishes. The hotel is on a perfect location just off the city center, Leas Cliff Hall and places of interest.
David
2023-08-09
8/10
Fabulous and quiet accommodation with polite staff from booking to eating the service.
Jack
2023-07-24
8/10
It has excellent and absolutely perfect location for visiting The Leas Promenade.
Danny
2023-07-15
8/10
Pleasant and fairly clean place with understanding staff from the General Manager to the Chambermaids. Marvellous and brilliant location - next to a beautiful garden and the sea, with a 2-1 happy hour from 8-10 amazing value for money, and the park. Also, to a lovely clean beach.
Jeff
2023-07-11
9/10
It was functional, airy and with a lovely view.
Lewis
2023-07-04
8/10
The restaurant was really nice with a varied menu here, I had light dishes. The room was beautifully decorated, the location was perfect central.
David
2023-07-03
8/10
Had well decorated room with functional bathroom and great WiFi, complimentary wireless internet, and a tea and coffee maker. The location was perfectly comfortable because it was near Canterbury, another nice town, the promenade and sea and Right next to sea front.
George
2023-07-01
7/10
The room was brand-new & generous-sized together with comfortable bed, fresh towels, as example. This hotel was set in a central area near to public areas, seaside, and the town centre and the harbour.
John
2023-06-24
6/10
Overall - great place with nice staff from the General Manager to the Chambermaids. Variety of food at the very good breakfast. Brilliant very central location, adjacent to the Ferry as well as the Harbour or town center.
Beds were not good.
Simon
2023-06-22
7/10
We stayed in a double room which was airy and newly remodelled. The location was incredible, close to the beach and shops/restaurant.
Martin
2023-06-18
5/10
Well, it was a pleasant stay on a Friday night. It was in the central location right on the seafront. Spent our evenings in nearby The Radnor Arms enjoying drinks and atmosphere.
Tired bathroom, and the breakfast was poor.
Edmund
2023-06-12
9/10
Perfectly clean rooms with a seaview with awesome views. Incredible and amazing location in Folkestone, next to the coffee shop and the bar and beach, downtown, laundrettte.
Luke
2023-05-31
7/10
Totally very positive stay on a Friday night. Nice restaurant, with a varied menu.
George
2023-05-25
9/10
Beautifully decorated rooms and down pillows. The absolutely stunning view of the sea. Incredibly comfortable location in a very nice area just next door to the main restaurant, sea front and shore, shops, restaurants. Public parking on street provided.
Henry
2023-05-25
9/10
The place was fairly clean and delightful, it had really kind and extremely great staff from the General Manager to the Chambermaids. The breakfast was perfect and sensational with ice cream dessert, continental meats plus juices, we were pleasantly surprised.
Don
2023-05-23
8/10
Nice staff and great place. Fantastic room with a shared bathroom. Awesome, fab location in the stunning area. Only 5 minutes walking to downtown. Great restaurant with a varied menu.
Stephen
2023-05-19
8/10
Booked a room with astonishing views over the park and sea. Everywhere there was reasonably clean. The location was central, handy yet within walking distance of the town centre. The services were very good, offered us excellent free Wi-Fi.
Ian
2023-05-09
9/10
Fairly clean and exquisite place and the breakfast was rich and nice hot. I was happy, the standard twin room I booked came with the bath. Good and beautiful location, the staff were extremely friendly. This hotel was set in a really comfortable area.
Gary
2023-05-08
9/10
The double room had basic facilities you need, a coffee/tea maker and an iron. The piano bar was a delightful surprise. This was my lovely stay for one night.
Charlotte
2023-05-03
8/10
The restaurant was nice with a varied menu, I tried delightful dishes. The location was great for walking around Zig Zag Path Park.
Ian
2023-04-27
8/10
The daily service was very good. Double room with sofa, shower and the garden was ready when we arrived. The bar had a huge variety of excellent meals for breakfast. The accommodation had a central location massive in a lovely building right on the seafront.
James
2023-04-19
8/10
The double room is immaculate with bathroom, tea/coffee plus a beautiful view. Sensational breakfast is served in the bar. The location is marvellous, 2 km from Folkestone Creative Quarter.
James
2023-04-05
8/10
The room was nicely decorated, with an astonishing view over the garden.
Brian
2023-04-04
8/10
Sensational breakfast, luxurious standard room. Amazing bathroom with a separate shower. Magnificent and awesome location, in an airconditioned restaurant.
John
2023-03-25
7/10
Great hotel with understanding staff on the ‘ arrangements' for breakfast too, everything was good. Great and pleasant location and amazing facilities. Besides, easy to get to The Leas Promenade.
Robert
2023-03-11
8/10
The location was excellent and unbeatable for me as it was next to town centre and harbour and An RESTAURANT. I was there for 1 night and ate at refurbished restaurant with a varied menu.
Roy
2023-03-08
8/10
Functional room, newly remodelled with breakfast included. Magnificent and amazing location really close to the Lees park and the sea, all the shops and the centre of town which is within walking distance, outstanding food.
Christina
2023-02-17
9/10
The rooms are airy with very big beds. The location is decent, 10 minutes' walk to The Leas Bandstand.
William
2023-02-14
8/10
Incredible and quiet location down into the Harbour, easy to get around. Just next door to shops and restaurants, Euro Tunnel, and both the sea front and town centre. Budget rooms with shower.
Juliet
2023-01-30
7/10
There were comfy beds and an individual safe, a kettle and an iron inside the room. We liked wake-up service available. The location of the hotel was central, so close to the promenade, the harbour area and the beach.
Rebecca
2023-01-26
9/10
The staff were competent and the restaurant was really nice! I got rich and enjoyable breakfasts with a wonderful view into the garden and pastries, as for instance.
Harry
2023-01-25
8/10
Pleasant place, it was spotlessly clean and had attentive and well-trained staff from the General Manager to the Chambermaids. There were coffee/tea making equipment and excellent WiFi in my single room.
Arthur
2023-01-15
9/10
I liked the food, it was brilliant. The location was marvellous, by the sea, with a good view. Actually everything was great, my next choice again in Folkestone.
George
2022-12-25
9/10
We were moved to a single room and had a personal safe, a kettle and air conditioner. The location was perfect, just a short stroll away from a public park.
Some people working there were busy.
Simon
2022-12-12
8/10
The hotel had a stunning location very close to William Harvey Statue. The bar served lots of meals for breakfast.
Nicholas
2022-12-08
8/10
The hotel was bright and quirky in general, had amenable staff from the General Manager to the Chambermaids. Had attractive standard room with bath, comfortable beds, as example. Lots of well presented food, we liked it. The breakfast was satisfactory, the check in was quick.
Keith
2022-11-29
9/10
Its location was very central, close to William Harvey Statue. Also, the area was nice enough. We enjoyed the inside of the double room, it featured an old fashioned decor.
Robin
2022-11-29
8/10
Stunning location right on sea front, huge rooms.
Anthony
2022-10-29
8/10
I slept so comfy in the exceptionally comfortable bed. The setting was quite amazing within easy reach of The Leas Promenade.
Tony
2022-10-21
9/10
Having a mini bar, an iron and ironing board, and an electronic key card in our huge and bright room. Exceptionally comfortable beds and exceptionally good views. Marvellous and best possible location near William Harvey Statue.
Billy
2022-10-05
7/10
Well-organized place all in all, has caring staff on the ‘ arrangements' for breakfast too. Great to have wake up calls and ironing free of charge. Easy location right by the channel tunnel, Folkestone, and restaurants, it's central. Also, William Harvey Statue is just around the corner.
Don
2022-09-23
9/10
Handy very central location and polite and exceptional staff.
A.
2022-09-08
9/10
Plenty of food for breakfast, which was fab to satisfy everyone. Thanks to the staff for being attentive and providing us with an exceptional service.
Luke
2022-09-04
7/10
The location was unbeatable and handy, right on the seafront, it's a plus.
Angela
2022-09-01
8/10
Enjoyed our stay. We were in a hurry, so stayed here only for 1 night, nevertheless everything was very good. It was tidy, with an individual safe, a kettle and an iron.
David
2022-08-31
8/10
The whole experience was perfect. We liked this hotel and its lovely staff and location. The outdoor bar was lovely and the staff were affable.
Lauren
2022-08-23
9/10
Unbeatable setting in the nice area, short walk to restaurants, the sea. What an efficient and exceptional staff!
Laura
2022-08-22
8/10
Very good staff and rooms, I liked its essentials. The room was clean and bright, with mixer tap shower.
Marc
2022-08-10
8/10
All in all everything was very clean, had a late check-out by friendly staff. The restaurant was nice in bar and restaurant, we ordered amazing dishes.
Henry
2022-08-09
8/10
Handy and top location - minutes away from The Leas Promenade. Really nice restaurant not too far from the hotel. A mini bar fridge, a personal safe and a kettle were convenient.
Quite busy staff!
Guy
2022-08-02
8/10
The place was exquisite, fairly clean, had outstanding staff and rooms.
Rosie
2022-06-22
9/10
Thoroughly enjoyed my 1 night stay. Excellent service, brilliant staff, the breakfast was efficient.
Simon
2022-06-16
9/10
The place was clean with very good staff and rooms.
Stephen
2022-05-20
8/10
The units were budget and the staff were professional people from booking to eating the service. Variety of food at breakfast, such as cereal and pastries. A quirky hotel, my first choice in Folkestone.
Arthur
2022-04-01
9/10
We really enjoyed it during our very nice stay. Many things to mention - everything was fairly clean, exceptional food, pleasant views. The room was vintage and spotless and the bathroom was excellent.
Charles
2022-03-31
8/10
There were nice staff and amenities for a really lovely stay for a room at the back. Lots of food at the breakfast, I enjoyed cereal and pastries.
Shame the bathroom was tiny.
David
2022-03-09
9/10
Fab stay, we were there for 1 day. The breakfast was included for free and had lots of meals. Brilliant location for our visit to an arts theater just a short stroll away from the hotel. The pebbled beach was nice. The service was nice, including outstanding staff and a lovely bar.
Kate
2022-03-07
8/10
All in all, it was brilliant place for travelling to Folkestone. I loved the brunch in The Radnor Arms, located nearby.
Richard
2022-01-23
9/10
The venue is contemporary, with good food and so ideal location near the centre of Folkestone. Lovely room, very clean bed and huge bathroom.
Justin
2021-11-20
8/10
Good value, very classy location and incredibly gracious staff. Lots of food at breakfast, including fresh fruit, cereal, slices of fresh bread, bakery and boiled eggs. The plunge pool was very clean and good for swimming. Near a clean beach. Also, I liked how absolutely ideal the location was.
Facilities were cozy, however Wi-Fi was very poor.
Fred
2021-11-12
8/10
Bars and restaurants were close to the place. Also, such main attraction as Folkestone Harbour Arm was 1 km from this hotel.
Billy
2021-10-31
8/10
Every single thing was good. The airy room had all the necessary facilities, coffee, cable TV and terrace. We had a perfect view of marina. There was a brilliant pool.
John
2021-09-29
9/10
Breakfast was delicious, bed was good sized, extremely comfortable area. I liked the double room and had a very enjoyable short stay. So hospitable staff, was always ready to help all the time.
Frank
2021-09-23
8/10
The cool staff and affordable food, plunge pool. Tasty juices and beers in the downstairs bar, secure parking place. Overall I had the best stay and would stay here again.
Michael
2021-09-16
8/10
Staff extremely gracious & was always ready to help. Adequate & atmospheric unit with king size bed, the bathroom, shower.
Basil
2021-09-15
9/10
We thoroughly enjoyed reception, it was efficient...
Trevor
2021-08-30
8/10
Tasteful design in the rooms, splendid food, a lovely building. We took a superior king room and it had ironing facilities, a study table and a radio. The bed was fine as expected.
The breakfast was n't included.
Phillip
2021-08-21
8/10
The staff were very decent, the continental breakfast was rich. View was picturesque. The staff did all they can for an outstanding stay. Fab location, within short walking distance of william harvey statue. Efficient service.
Tom
2021-08-03
8/10
I appreciated stuff and location of this hotel.
As for me, the area was quite shady.
William
2021-06-17
9/10
The staff was very well trained, prime location, had an absolutely wonderful breakfast.
Claire
2021-06-11
9/10
Very cosy place to stay while in Folkestone. Really good decorated room, pretty clean, obliging staff. This was a really pleasant location. Breakfast was perfect, with gorgeous dishes.
Graham
2021-05-05
8/10
Decent stay in the fairly good area. The reason we loved it was terrific location and views. Bfast staff was the real gem of this hotel.
David
2020-12-22
9/10
Easy base for 1 night. Helpful team, great position. We really enjoyed the amenities, such as coffee and hairdryer. The place is 1 km away from Folkestone downtown. They have breakfast, it costs 8.50 gbp per person per day
The room seemed tired.
Alexander
2020-09-01
8/10
This hotel is equal to 3 stars. Reception staff was very accessible.
It's on a noisy street.
A.
2020-07-30
8/10
welcoming staff, very clean room, bed was comfortable. special stay in a family-friendly hotel.
Sean
2020-02-07
9/10
We went to see the leas promenade and the leas lift nearby. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone. Choosing Skuba, which is situated 100 metres away was a good idea. There was free Wi-Fi available.
Francis
2020-01-19
8/10
We would stay there again without a doubt. Restaurant food was FINE.
Tim
2019-12-14
9/10
We loved the location, which was favourable. Tavernetta is just a walk down to the hotel.
