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voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Located close to Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour, voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Marco Pierre White Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Twin Bed (Cosy) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 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

Map
The Leas, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, England, CT20 2EB

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 6 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk

About this property

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

Upscale family-friendly hotel renovated in 2024 and located near Leas Cliff Hall
Located close to Folkestone Harbour and Folkestone Beach, voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Marco Pierre White Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 78 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 48-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Is voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG located?

This family-friendly Folkestone hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour. Folkestone Beach and Battle of Britain Memorial are also within 3 mi (5 km). Folkestone Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Folkestone Harbour Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shah

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

8/10 Good

PATRICK

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice hotel

We had a really good time. The room was very clean and modern, had everything we needed. The food was delicious and staff was super friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a perfect location and very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, super friendly staff, really comfy bed, nice shower, all perfect! Little walk to Folkestone central, but short walk out the front door down the beach, which was gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

matthew

Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laurens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and newly decorated. Shops en city centre are in walking distance as well as the seafront. Breakfast is very good. Parking can be difficult, especially in high season/the weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

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

Excellent

From the time we set foot in the hotel, we were met with a smile and a helpful attitude. The room was very spacious, clean and a beautiful sea view. The food was exceptional, and a wide variety of drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

The best hotel

Really nice and attentive staff, the refurb is excellent, I've been coming here for years and Voco IHG have done a great job. The best hotel in Folkestone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Lovely Hotel by The Sea

Stayed here several years ago when it was a Best Western. Been modernised and much better now. Room was clean, new, spacious and quiet. Wifi worked fine. We ate dinner in the restaurant which was good. Nice selection of steaks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and paintings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely especially the person who I assume is the restaurant manager, very friendly! Overall great hotel and very conveniently close to leas cliff hall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good hotel. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well presented. Staff were welcoming and very helpful. Located a short walk from the seafront and also from the town centre. Parking available also
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable from the train station. Some trouble checking in & room wasn't as described but was sorted out the next day. Most staff were on the ball and very congenial. Food was excellent, afternoon tea was delicious, highly recommend the tea salon in the main restaurant. Lovely area, very historic and close to shopping and dining for a nice walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A tiny bathroom. Hotel is dated. OK for a one-night stay but no longer. Forgot an item of clothing and notified the hotel but a week later, no response.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Very well refurbished hotel with lovely staff. Breakfast was good. Shower opening was a little tight and aircon control difficult to master
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but room was very hot and walls very thin. Air con unit didn't work properly and slept very badly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service
Property is being updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, but NOT 'free'. Had to pay extra.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed overnight due to attending a concert at the leas cliff hall. Good price, good room, good stay. Would recommend and use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

rebecca

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

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

Sally

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

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