voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 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

Room, 1 Single Bed (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 48-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that 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 on 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 centre 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 metres) 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 a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Marco Pierre White Grill – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises 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 specialises 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 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 cots (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: from approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8.00 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 197 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

EDITH

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Loved that i could get vegan options without stress. Fresh fruit and pastries. My room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

Bradley, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent breakfast buffet, friendly and helpful staff, especially Phillipa at the front desk. The hotel is on a cliff overlooking the ocean, and a short walk into the high street area. Unfortunately they were remodeling some areas so we only had one elevator. I stayed on the fourth floor and had a great view of the coastline and the city. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom very clean and modern. I would definitely stay here again.
Sunrise from nearby. I think you can see France!
Statue outside of the entrance
View of the grounds from the dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All excellent staff very polite and helpful and very busy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Bedford

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
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

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

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

10/10 Excellent

helen

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

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was pleasant both from outside and inside. It was obvious that it had recently been refurbished. The staff were courteous but a little brusque at times. Although they were very busy they did not make you feel welcome, except for one very young lady who was most pleasant and helpful. She was on duty for breakfast at our first morning. Breakfast was good value for money. We were disappointed that the bathroom flooded on both days and we had to mop the water up with towels. The receptionist that we reported this situation to each morning was very apologetic. May we also suggest that a handle in the shower would be useful for those with disabilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jm

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, but NOT 'free'. Had to pay extra.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

10/10 Excellent

kim

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

E

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was amazing, huge king beds,eating area, large bathroom…very tiny lift but its the UK…walking distance to Leas Cliff venue…very accommodating staff, loved the hotel….would highly recommend this place….
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was 10/10. Beds super comfy, but the room was boiling hot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

uday

Travelled with group
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