Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
The Burlington is worth booking if you want a cliff-top base near the promenade, with free parking listed and a pet-friendly welcome. If price is the deciding factor, check the live rates of our other two Folkestone picks, both of which were cheaper on the reference dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Folkestone. Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western is a 4-star hotel with a guest score of 8.3 out of 10 from 3,323 reviews.
It suits couples and dog owners who want to be by the sea rather than by the motorway. Guests say the staff welcome both people and pets, and free parking is listed, which helps if you arrive by car.
Skip it if you are only passing through for the Channel Tunnel and want the shortest drive to the terminal. Skip it as well if you like a few drinks at the hotel bar, because guests find bar prices high.
Location and getting around
The address is Earls Avenue. Guests give the location 9.2 out of 10 and describe it as on the cliff top near the promenade and beach, a short walk from town.
A beach appears in the provider's facility list, but that does not confirm a beachfront position or an exact walking distance. Check a map if direct beach access matters.
The sights in our data are all far. Saltwood Castle is 5.7 km away, about 71 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The White Cliffs of Dover are 8.7 km, around 109 minutes, and Lympne Castle is 9.9 km, roughly 124 minutes. Plan on a car, public transport or a taxi.
What guests say
Location is the strongest theme: cliff top, close to the promenade and beach, with town within a short walk. Staff come next, described as friendly, professional and helpful, with a warm welcome for guests and their pets.
The main complaint is about the bar. Room rates are seen as reasonable, but food and drink prices there are considered high.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €92.33 per night for 2 adults in one room. The sample median was €75.77. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG (3 stars, 8.2), was seen at €75.77. Our Luxury pick, voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG (4 stars, 8.7), was seen at €67.61, the lowest of the three on those dates. That is unusual, so compare all three for your own dates.
What sets this hotel apart on paper is free parking, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant, plus the cliff-top position. Breakfast options listed are continental, full English, vegan and buffet; whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
Our Folkestone sample had only 3 eligible properties. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest. The Burlington scored 8.3 from over 3,000 reviews and has a 9.2 location rating.
With such a small pool, think of our three picks as a shortlist with different strengths: tunnel access, seafront, or the highest score.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each one on the booking page.
Confirm the pet policy and any fee, and check that free parking is available for your dates. Since our Luxury pick was cheaper on the reference dates, compare live prices before you commit.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is the Burlington Hotel Folkestone on the beach?
Guests describe it as on the cliff top near the promenade and beach. A beachfront position is not confirmed, so check a map.
Does the Burlington Hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed among the facilities. Check availability for your dates, as spaces can be limited.
Is the Burlington Hotel dog friendly?
Pets are tagged as accepted and guests mention a warm welcome for pets. Check the pet policy and any fee before booking.
Can I walk to the White Cliffs of Dover from the Burlington?
No. They are 8.7 km away, about 109 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, so you will need transport.
Is €92.33 a night the current price?
No. It is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your own dates.