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The 3 best hotels in Folkestone.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 3 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Folkestone, United Kingdom: Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG (budget), Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western (best value) and voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG8.2/10 · €76 / nightBest ValueBurlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western8.3/10 · €92 / nightUpscale alternativevoco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG8.7/10 · €68 / night
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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG, Folkestone
Budget
8.2€76 / night

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG

★★★Cheriton High Street

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.2/10 from 7,775 guest reviews
  • 2.9 km to Saltwood Castle
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
7,775 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Very close to the Eurotunnel terminal and motorway, with a supermarket nearby.
  • Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though guests dislike the extra charges for parking and pets.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 7,775 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €75.77 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €75.77/night versus a sample median of €75.77/night.
  • Location: Folkestone, Folkestone. Address: Cheriton High Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western, Folkestone
Best Value★ Our pick
8.3€92 / night

Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western

★★★★Earls Avenue

Best forMost travellers

  • 8.3/10 from 3,323 guest reviews
  • 5.7 km to Saltwood Castle
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
3,323 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Situated on the cliff top near the promenade and beach, a short walk from town.
  • Value For Money: Room rates are reasonable, though food and drink prices in the bar are high.
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 3,323 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €92.33/night versus a sample median of €75.77/night.
  • Location: Folkestone, Folkestone. Address: Earls Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG, Folkestone
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
8.7€68 / night

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG

★★★★1-6 Clifton Gardens

Best forSpecial occasions · Beach holidays

  • 8.7/10 from 1,875 guest reviews
  • 6.2 km to Saltwood Castle
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
1,875 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Positioned on the seafront promenade near the town centre and Leas Cliff Hall.
  • Value For Money: Fair prices for some, but others find the total cost high for the quality.
  • Beachfront
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 1,875 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €67.61/night versus a sample median of €75.77/night (11% below the median).
  • Location: Folkestone, Folkestone. Address: 1-6 Clifton Gardens. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Folkestone

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Cheriton High Street

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG · 2.9 km to Saltwood Castle

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Earls Avenue

Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western · 5.7 km to Saltwood Castle

Best for: Most travellers

Upscale alternative

1-6 Clifton Gardens

voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG · 6.2 km to Saltwood Castle

Best for: Special occasions, Beach holidays

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeWhite Cliffs of Dover · Lympne Castle · Saltwood Castle

Folkestone hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHGCheriton High Street38.2 (7,775)€76
Best ValueBurlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best WesternEarls Avenue48.3 (3,323)€92
Upscale alternativevoco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG1-6 Clifton Gardens48.7 (1,875)€68

Questions about hotels in Folkestone

What is the best budget hotel in Folkestone?
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG (Cheriton High Street): 8.2/10 · 7,775 reviews · €76 / night · Guests say: “Location: Very close to the Eurotunnel terminal and motorway, with a supermarket nearby.”
What is the best value hotel in Folkestone?
Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western (Earls Avenue): 8.3/10 · 3,323 reviews · €92 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated on the cliff top near the promenade and beach, a short walk from town.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Folkestone?
voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG (1-6 Clifton Gardens): 8.7/10 · 1,875 reviews · €68 / night · Guests say: “Location: Positioned on the seafront promenade near the town centre and Leas Cliff Hall.”
Where should I stay in Folkestone?
Our three picks are in Cheriton High Street, Earls Avenue, 1-6 Clifton Gardens. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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