voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Leas, Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, England, CT20 2EB
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Single Bed (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service.
Voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 48-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Leas Cliff Hall. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine and garden views while dining at Marco Pierre White Grill
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Steps from Leas Cliff Hall and 14 minutes by foot from Folkestone Harbour
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1981 square feet (184 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG. A complete renovation of voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG was completed in January 2024.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Marco Pierre White Grill - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Ocean Bleu Bar & Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8.50 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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 cot
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8.50 per day (16 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 233 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the stay, comfortable bed & room and great breakfast and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff welcomed us Room very nice with sea view Prices reasonable for food and drink Breakfast nice if not quite hot enough Enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel would stay again but very small lift
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, food and drink lovely and not overly expensive. Excellent staff, faultless!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Luxurious hotel and great value for money. Very courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

FLORA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Clean and friendly stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgeina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with brilliant staff. The hotel was spotless and staff really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A absolute hidden gem - fabulous boutique hotel. The Marco Pierre restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional breakfast and service !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A delightful and restful break: A hotel with warm, comfortable and spotless rooms with beautiful bathrooms. Staff a delight to meet at every part of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ticks all the boxes. Clean and spacious room, warm and welcoming, and, comfy bed and a great night's sleep. Excellent location for the Leas Cliff Hall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely venue and room. Air con didn't cool down our room enough and breakfast was slightly disappointing - don't arrive for breakfast in the last hour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room Spotless with cleaners doing a great job over our six night stay.Location perfect with sea views right across to France.But the staff are the heart of this hotel.Every member we met from Breakfast to Dinner were friendly, helpful and welcoming.Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shah

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was lovely. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well-kept property overlooking the sea. Would be particularly nice in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, well equipped with high end furnishings that have a trace of heritage and modernism
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room lovely team and service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated hotel with good amenities. Rooms clean and warm and well appointed. Overall a great stay. Very close to Leas Cliff Hall and a shortish walk to the Old High St and the Harbour Arm. We had a room with an excellent sea view. In room coffee and tea and complimentary water bottles. Excellent breakfast. Downsides: fire alarm went off in early hours of the morning, lift is tiny, had to wait for a while for someone to let us in at 2am as there was nobody on the front desk. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025