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The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel by sea in Folkestone

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Front of property
Lobby
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The price is $63
includes taxes & fees
$54 per night
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025

Room options

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

Double Room (Compact)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 100 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 100 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 100 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | View from room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 100 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Balcony | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 100 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
22-26 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 2 min walk
  • Sandgate Beach - 11 min walk
  • Folkestone Harbour - 11 min walk
  • Folkestone Beach - 15 min walk
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Folkestone Harbour Station - 17 min walk
  • Folkestone West Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Butty's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Southcliff Hotel

The Southcliff Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 68 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1865
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Southcliff Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Southcliff Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Southcliff Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What's the area around The Southcliff Hotel like?
The Southcliff Hotel is in the heart of Folkestone, a short 2-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and 11 minutes' walk from Sandgate Beach.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Ruth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Darran, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Dont rush to go there!
This hotel made Faulty Towers look like the Ritz! The staff were fine and helpful and the concierge did his best, so no problems with him. To say it is run down is a massive understatement. We were down for a show at the Leas Cliff Hall nearby so location wise it was perfect as was its location generally. 5 mins from the town centre and on the cliff overlooking the sea. Inside though, grim. Tired, jaded and messy. Not so much messy as in dirty but untidy and worn and in the process of refurbishment and redecoration. The toilet leaked in the roomand we were offered two others of a similar standard albeit smaller. One had a constant flushing toilet, the other was just well, dire. Eventually were offered an upgrade to a larger room which was at the front of the hotel, so the view was lovely. The bed was awful, two pushed together to make one. One half was okish, the other half was sunken, probably broken and my wife and I ended up sleeping on the one half of the bed! The light didnt work so just a vanity light to wash and shower in. The shower itself was good though... The bare ares was ok, prices reasonable and a pool table and selection of exchange books to use. Decor from the 1820s and just generally tired, grubby and unkempt. The room itself and bedding etc was clean, which I suppose is the most important thing! I wouldnt recommend it even at the cheap price we paid. Other than the view from the front, (despite the scaffolding) which was really good, go elsewhere....
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

A terrible start as the hotel had booked a single room instead of a double citing it as expedia fault. It took 1 hr to resolve this at 10pm night after a tiring journey To add to worst, my son left his wrist watch in the room drawer which was never recovered. On the call, hotel staff said that housekeeping didn’t find anything, clearly rogue staffs, would never return back
Sharad, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I like the sea view and staff are friendly and helpful but the hotel is out dated needs bright colours in the hallways and photos need to be more modern.
THOMAS, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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Anda, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

You get what you pay for. Bed’s uncomfortable. No water pressure. Great location. Place to stay. Would stay again for price.
Zachary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Quirky but not in a good way!
David, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Reception staff were good. I was in a small single room base of bed looked tatty and not very clean, it made me feel I didn’t want to sleep in the bed itself. Furniture tired and basic, I know it is being renovated but why have people staying in the middle of it with scaffolding up. Room and bathroom were clean but toilet brush needed to go ! curtains old and marked, toilet seat had seen better days and floor creaked. Light fitting in ceiling looked very old it was not a welcoming room to stay in and at 75.00 still seemed a lot. I hope the hotel management can really improve it and put all these issues right it is in a good position on the seafront.
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Under huge renovations and highly overpriced, no room service or mini fridge and bar closes at 11 because”I need to go home”??!! However it was a stones throw from the Leas venue and literally just a bed to sleep on, if it had a bath and more comfortable beds it would have been ok .. not going back
Stacey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Michele, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Dirty Hotel
Absolutely disgraceful. Should not be allowed to be called a hotel. More hostel!
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The property was under maintenance conditions with scaffolding outside which in itself wasn't a issue what was an issue was no effort had been made in keeping the area tidy of work debris weeds and general waste. Our room was obviously awaiting modernising which again was ok, though little things like the toilet brush could of been changed!! The room was quite and comfy enough for our short stay .
Paul, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Roma, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Really dated property. Not 3 stars definitely no more than 2. The only real positives were the staff were friendly and helpful and it was centrally located. Would not choose to stay here again under any circumstances.
Sandra, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Darran, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good, basic hotel for an overnight stop
Good, basic hotel. Excellent location on the cliffs close to the centre of Folkestone, but looking a bit run down internally. There is some on-street parking (paid) or a car park near by and on street parking is free overnight. There was building works going on when we stayed, with scaffolding over the building and blue protective film over the bedroom window which didn't do much for the view (over a car park).
Julian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel furniture is old but functional. The bathroom was basically clean (slight smell of strong bleach) and as with the rest of the hotel, could do with renovation. Bedding/towels etc. were all fresh and clean and in good condition. Car parking was either in the public car park around the corner or if lucky on road parking opposite the hotel. Either way, overnight free parking with charges starting at 08:00,so no sleeping longer. All in all, the price was about right and for me personally staying just one night, I would stay there again.
John, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Molly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely sea view
Although there was scaffolding on the building, we had a lovely sea view room. Decor was old, but it was clean and staff were very friendly and very helpful. We had a lovely 2 days thank you
Marcus, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

79’ Chic
I had read the reviews and think many were unfair. I have paid significant sums to stay in hotels in Brighton trying to create that 70’s vibe. This hotel achieved that at a fraction of the price. From the Lino in the bathroom to the 70’s curtains I could have imagined my parents staying there. Those who say it should be bulldozed miss the charm of the scaffolding and builders walking past while you showered
Ron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rosemarie, 2-night trip
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