With a stay at The Southcliff Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Folkestone, within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. .This beach hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lower Leas Coastal Park.
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
The Southcliff Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 68 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Towels
Entertainment
22-inch LCD TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Desk
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 available
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
Pets not 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
Cribs (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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
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
Property is also known as
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The Southcliff Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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10 - Excellent
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8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 917 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 917 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
55
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
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
richard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Andrew
20 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty Hotel
Absolutely disgraceful. Should not be allowed to be called a hotel. More hostel!
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 .
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
John
Travelled with partner
12 Aug 2024
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Ron
4 Aug 2024
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
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
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.
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.
Matthew
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Deborah
15 Jul 2024
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
We had a very pleasant stay in this establishment and I would book it again for a stay in Folkestone
Joanna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donoo
7 Jul 2024
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.
Perfect location for access to the town and harbour.
Breathtaking views, lovely terrace area with sea views.
Friendly and helpful staff always on hand.