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Westward Ho Hotel

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Folkestone Harbour

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Family Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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13, Clifton Crescent, Folkestone, England, CT20 2EL
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Folkestone

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Leas Cliff Hall and 2 miles (3 km) of Folkestone Harbour with a stay here. Folkestone Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Folkestone Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Folkestone Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papas Fish & Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Firkin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rosemont - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Westward Ho Hotel

Beach hotel near Folkestone Harbour
As a guest of Westward Ho Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

This Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Westward Ho Hotel offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Westward Ho Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Westward Ho Hotel.

How close is Westward Ho Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Sandgate Beach and 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Folkestone Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Westward Ho Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Westward Ho Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Westward Ho Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Westward Ho Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Westward Ho Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

Does Westward Ho Hotel have a pool?

Westward Ho Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Westward Ho Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Westward Ho Hotel to downtown Folkestone?

Westward Ho Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Folkestone.

Westward Ho Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 411 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was excellent, especially considering the very reasonable price we paid. Although an old building, it was spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable. We also had a room with a sea view, and the hotel was 2 minutes walk from the lovely promenade. The lady that checked us in was very helpful and friendly. The hotel is also very convenient for the Channel Tunnel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money, staff polite friendly, really good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best things about Folkestone is how peaceful the seafront is, because there are no cars racing along it. The Westward Ho is in a dream position, with stunning sea views, calm and quiet surroundings, and gorgeous walks along the undercliff into central Folkestone and the harbour. Our room was good, though the shower and the sashcord windows were a bit ropey and needed a bit of attention.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, welcoming, good accommodation

Friendly welcoming staff, bright, clean room, with lovely view. Great location for Le Shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Weijian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach, good location. Breakfast was included in our room which was convenient. you can hear the other guest sometimes from above rooms. Unfortunately, there were loud noises from the above room past midnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff and breakfast was great, looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok but beds were like camp beds, carpet was dirty and TV/internet didn't work. We were only there for one night and I wouldn't return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay at this property again. It was very comfortable and clean. We were able to walk to a very nice restaurant and a beautiful park. The staff were very friendly and check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stopover

Slow check in despite ringing to inform we were on our way. Beds creak and are uncomfortable. Noise from neighbouring rooms. No hot water and poor cold water pressure. Overall quite poor unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a mix up with our room whereby someone else had been given it before we arrived although they hadn’t used it at all. The only problem with this is that the couple who thought they were in our room and had gone out for the evening arrived back and came into our room at 12.15am. The hotel staff had done their best to contact them during the evening but to no avail they even put a note on the door to tell Them their new room number but they even missed that. Everything else was fine though friendly staff and clean rooms albeit hot as the windows wouldn’t open very far. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrienne

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We only needed somewhere for one night on our journey to France and it was fine for what we needed. We got a nice family room which was very clean. It also wecomed dogs which we needed. Basic breakfast and a little run down in parts but good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

roy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our stay. They even left our breakfast outside our door as we were leaving early for our channel crossing. Thank you much apreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

roy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stop off with a room for 5 of us which i found difficult to find elsewhere. Room was very clean and well presented. Staff were lovely and helpful. Breakgast is continental with lots of options. There was something we all liked. Great walking spot particularly as we had our 2 dogs this was a particularly good feature.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Basic

The room is in need of a refurbishment, bathroom very small and sink is not in the bathroom! Extra £8 per night for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Bristol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The bathroom was tiny, so tiny the sink could not fit and so was in the room. Comfortable bed, nice large window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antony, Chai Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property located near the beach. Spacious room. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edwards

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
After staying several times at the Westward Ho hotel, I’m always pleased with the no-fuss, friendly, clean, and professional atmosphere. Once again, the staff did not disappoint – the guy at check-in was super friendly and helpful (sorry I didn’t catch his name!). For the first time, I booked my stay including breakfast – and what a pleasant surprise! Karen, who was there bright and early at 7:30 am, welcomed everyone with a warm smile and professional service. Thank you, Karen! It was great to have cereals, fruit, toast, and croissants available just downstairs – very convenient and a lovely start to the day. Definitely check it out, and be sure to say hello to Karen from me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

A lovely hotel with spacious, clean rooms and a convenient location, just a short walk to the town centre, and only a 15 minute drive to the Le shuttle terminal. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, making check-in and check-out quick and hassle free. The continental breakfast was simple yet enjoyable , and catered for allergens upon request. Overall, a pleasant and comfortable stay. We would happily return and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view. Nice size room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean really friendly staff. Great rooms with the extra touch of care.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025