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voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

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

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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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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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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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

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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

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

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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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

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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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Premium Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Folkestone, voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG is in the city center and near the beach. Folkestone Harbour and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Folkestone Beach and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens. Leas Cliff Hall and Battle of Britain Memorial are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Folkestone travel guide
Map
The Leas, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, England, CT20 2EB

What's nearby

  • Lovely peace sign made of cloth
    Leas Cliff Hall
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lovely peace sign made of cloth
    Lower Leas Coastal Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folkestone #beach
    Sandgate Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Photo taken from the beach opposite the harbour arm. Very little editing. Beautiful sunrise and location.
    Folkestone Harbour
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Part of the Triennial Art
    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
  • Papas Fish & Chips
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • The Radnor Arms
    4 min walk
  • The Chambers
    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 coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A porter/bellhop, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Local meal delivery service, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • 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
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

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing, nice size room, staff were all friendly and helpful, breakfast was superb
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, spacious, well designed room. Had a great stay, perfect location near the sea and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eelco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the place. The location, the building, the rooms, the renovated showers, the staff, the breakfast. Everytime I need a place te stay east of London I try to plan it so that I can book a room in The Clifton.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Lovely decor and very comfortable rooms. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Staff, bedroom and facilities excellent. Only wished we had booked for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy with everything. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay at the Voco .staff were great .bed and pillows made it a good nights sleep .Room was spotless and breakfast was plenty of choice .Great location too .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

8/10 Good

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting!
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

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

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay in a very central location with seaviews.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

uday

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice building in a great position Very easy to use as a base to explore Folkestone. We had 2 rooms one huge and one tiny which was bit of a squeeze Facilities were good and clean, beds comfortable, though it was very hot at night The breakfast was good, though the coffee really needs to be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely Victorian refurbished hotel. Very friendly welcome. Discounted limited parking immediately outside on road. Lovely breakfast. Lovely lounge. Costa coffee served.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, we will come back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyable stay for our 26th wedding anniversary. Hotel has been recently completely refurbished and every surface is clean as a whistle. Super room with Nespresso coffee machine and marge brand new TV and huge bathroom Breakfast was way about average. I would call this a 5 star experince rather than 4 star.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and really big room!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Paul

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

Good, comfortable place to stay

Nice hotel - everything was good and as hoped! Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good good position and great value breakfast and staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, friendly staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. Staff friendly rooms comfy and plenty of choice for breakfast. Easy walk to the harbour and sea front. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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