voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG
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.
Yes, book it if you want a seafront four-star in Folkestone; in our reference check it was both the highest-rated and the cheapest of our three picks. Just know that the nearby castles and the White Cliffs are far, so you will need transport.
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This is our Luxury pick for Folkestone. It has four official stars and a guest score of 8.7 out of 10 from 1,875 reviews, the best score among the hotels we compared.
It suits couples and families who want to be on the promenade, close to the town centre. Family rooms are listed, and pets are tagged as allowed.
If you want five stars, there were none in our small sample. And if your plan is mainly castles and cliffs along the coast, you will spend time travelling.
Location and getting around
The address is 1-6 Clifton Gardens. Guests describe a position on the seafront promenade near the town centre and Leas Cliff Hall, and the location score is 9.4 out of 10. Beachfront is listed among the facilities.
The sights in our data are far. Saltwood Castle is about 6.2 km away (around 78 minutes on foot), the White Cliffs of Dover about 8.2 km (around 103 minutes) and Lympne Castle about 10.4 km (around 130 minutes). These are straight-line estimates, and all three need public transport or a taxi.
For the town and seafront, walking works well.
What guests say
Location gets the most praise: the seafront promenade and an easy walk to the town centre.
Staff come next, with guests describing a friendly, professional and helpful welcome.
Value is where opinions split. Some think the price is fair, while others find the total cost high for the quality they got. Room size, noise and condition have not been assessed by us.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €67.61 a night, roughly €135 in total. The sample median was €75.77, so this was 11% below. These are not live quotes; check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG (3 stars, 8.2), was about €75.77 a night. Our Best Value pick, Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western (4 stars, 8.3), was about €92.33. On those dates the Luxury pick was the cheapest, which is unusual and may not hold for other dates.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, garden, terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast options cover continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and breakfast to go, but whether it is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared only 3 eligible hotels in Folkestone, a small sample. For the Luxury slot we prioritise five stars; when none qualify, a four-star hotel must score at least 8.5. This one scored 8.7 and topped the sample.
The seafront position and wide breakfast choice strengthened the pick.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included and confirm the cancellation terms. If you want a sea view, ask in writing, since room views are not confirmed.
Parking is not confirmed in our data. If you plan to visit the White Cliffs or the castles, sort out transport in advance.
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Is voco The Clifton Folkestone on the seafront?
Guests describe it as on the seafront promenade near the town centre, and beachfront is listed as a facility. Specific room views are not confirmed.
Can you walk to the White Cliffs of Dover from the hotel?
Not realistically. It is about 8.2 km away, over 100 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Is breakfast included at voco The Clifton?
Not confirmed. Many styles are listed, including full English, vegan and gluten-free, so check your rate.
Does the hotel accept pets?
It is tagged as pet friendly. Confirm conditions and any fee directly with the hotel.