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The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in Folkestone with free parking
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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Double Room (Compact)
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
22-26 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park
    1 min walk
  • Leas Cliff Hall
    2 min walk
  • Leas Lift
    8 min walk
  • Lydd (LYX)
    40 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Compact)

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
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | View from room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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About the area

Folkestone

The Southcliff Hotel puts you in the heart of Folkestone, within steps of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Cliff Hall. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Plus you'll find luggage storage, a lift and a banquet hall. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Folkestone hotel include Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 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

Victorian hotel in Folkestone with free parking
As a guest of The Southcliff Hotel, you'll find a terrace, express check-out, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1865
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Southcliff Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1865
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 1 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 1 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Southcliff Hotel?

Yep, The Southcliff Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Southcliff Hotel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Southcliff Hotel on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$117.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Southcliff Hotel?

Yep, The Southcliff Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Sandgate Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Southcliff Hotel?

No, The Southcliff Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Southcliff Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Southcliff Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Southcliff Hotel?

There is a golf course next to The Southcliff Hotel.

The Southcliff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 917 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 917 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 917 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 917 reviews" "

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 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty Hotel
Absolutely disgraceful. Should not be allowed to be called a hotel. More hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Roma

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really helpful and friendly and the bed was really nice to lay in the balcony was nice as it was really hot it was clean I would of given it 5 stars but as the sink Leaked All over the floor and taps moved and no plug for the Barth I give it 4 stars but over all it was really nice I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs to bulldozed and something else built. Black mold everywhere, windows would only open about inch. Like a sauna, had to buy a fan. Staff (people at the desk) were excellent. Would never recommend Again staff were great the two we met.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bobby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but can still get the job done
Remodeling leaking bathroom walls were paper thin. People were nice. Bed was very comfy. 1 cup of coffee was 6 bucks. Wow!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked this hitel as it was very reasonably priced. Upon arrival, the lovely lady on reception was extremely welcoming and friendly. A fantastic person to have on the front desk. As I was staying during a refurbishment, there was no option for breakfast other than go in to town. That was not an issue at all as tea and coffee are in your room. The room was perfectly clean and comfortable but a little dated and basic. It really wasn't a problem for me. The only issue I would raise is the mattress was obviously very old and i could feel the springs as I moved. This didnt stop me getting a good sleep though. The location of the hotel is great for the central station, town, harbour area and seafront. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

I liked the bed that was good and the open window on the verandah The rest the towel rail nearly fell off when I went to hang up the towels the toilet was not flushing well the place is under renovation and should be taken off right now until it is finished. The street noise was terrible o the weekend louts everywhere all night yelling and carrying on no security on the property very run down lucky the bed was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay in this establishment and I would book it again for a stay in Folkestone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donoo

Liked: Staff & service
The property has all the charm of a facility of its age and location. The staff was amazingly helpful and kind. Understandably, they abide quite strictly to their check in times, but I appreciate that they were willing to store my bags until check in time so that I could explore the charming area on the seafront and adjacent high street area. The building is undergoing some extensive renovations, but none of that detracted from nor disrupted my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for access to the town and harbour. Breathtaking views, lovely terrace area with sea views. Friendly and helpful staff always on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024