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The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Folkestone hotel

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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22-26 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY
  • Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folkestone Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Folkestone Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, City View

  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Folkestone

On the beach.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Leas Cliff Hall and a 5-minute walk from Lower Leas Coastal Park. Leas Lift and Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Folkestone Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Folkestone Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Southcliff Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Folkestone hotel
As a guest of The Southcliff Hotel, you'll find a terrace, express check-out, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victorian Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1865
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Southcliff Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 1 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 1 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Southcliff Folkestone
Southcliff Hotel
Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
The Southcliff Folkestone, Kent, UK
The Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
The Southcliff
The Southcliff Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does The Southcliff Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Southcliff Hotel.

How close is The Southcliff Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Southcliff Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Southcliff Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Southcliff Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Southcliff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Southcliff Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 7 per day.

Does The Southcliff Hotel have a pool?

The Southcliff Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Southcliff Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Southcliff Hotel to downtown Folkestone?

The Southcliff Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Folkestone.

The Southcliff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 989 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 989 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 989 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 989 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 989 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everthing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay only. Extremely dated and room and bathroom needed major update. Bed however was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The room was dirty with stained carpets, clumps of hair on the floor. The toilet was cracked and did not flush properly the bath was stained, there was no hot water. The Staff were borderline surly at best. We had to request towels which we then had to take up to the room ourselves The hotel provided no food due to renovations which were not flagged on Expedia nor by the hotel st the time of booking. If an hotel is being renovated you have an obligation to warn potential customers before taking their money. This is VERY POOR by Expedia
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good Points - Very comfy and large bed. Friendly staff and very quiet. Very cool retro lift which was a highlight. Small bar with decent pool table. Bad Points- Greeted with a £30 damage deposit request on arrival which you get back once the cleaner has inspected your room. Makes you feel like your untrusted and dodgy. Website states parking yet this is basic on street pay and display parking away from hotel. Whole hotel is like stepping back in time. In need of major refurb. Bar was lacking alcohol, lights for pool table illuminating the floor next to the table. No partition on balcony so couldn't leave door open over night, no windows for fresh air. Door to room would not lock, had to prop a chair behind door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dreadful

First impression, outside looked scruffy and seedy. What appeared to be a homeless person on a mobility scooter in the reception doorway, shouting. Receptionist was friendly and check in was efficient. Inside hotel was scruffy, dated, dark and seedy. Room was the same. Beds were clean and thank god white sheets which were clean. Bathroom absolutely horrendous. Old bits of scruffy wood panelling, half a cupboard of sorts. Just awful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would not stay again

The area, or the clientele at least, was very sketchy. The water was an orange/brown when I first turned on the faucet. I did not feel safe to leave my car on the street or drink the water… which is all you need to know. The hotel is very dated and lacks AC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazratun

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

Family weekend stay

Excellent location and great value for the price paid. Old building but very tidy and polite and friendly staff. Lovely sea view from the window and room was very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dominic

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

Avoid at all costs

As a well travelled couple both in the uk and abroad this has to be the worst hotel i have ever stayed in. No heating, discarded tissues in the room, an unfriendly receptionist, no free parking as stated, water stains on the ceiling worse than the titanic, the shower wouldnt give a sparrow a good wash and completely run down. Makes fawlty towers look like a luxury resort.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was unablento have a shower as the water drbbled out out the shower head, really disappointing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff. No breakfast available as yet, but guided to alternatives. Needs sweetners in the room for diabetics (coffeee/tea) Would stay again for business meetings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lady very helpful, pity the property is somewhat needing attention. Considering a lot of homeless people are currently living there which is great for them and the property but is not necessarily conducive for travellers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

M.J.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple, but clean hotel at very reasonable price. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Customer service great but no basic hot water

Unfortunately we have experienced a cold water so then the day after hot water so we could not have a shower at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for this price !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Francesca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not Impressed

Sadly this old hotel has not been restored to it former glory. It has had a refit to the interior.,the exterior is extremely run down. Our welcoming committee & they were. Was a set of long term residents seated outside a keypad locked reception door. Very sadly too as they openly shared with me. They were being housed in the hotel having fallen on hard times. (They were not asylum seekers) We paid a budget price so our expectations were not high. However the price paid was excessive. Given that this property is currently really a hostel. It is Not conducive at all with an overnight relaxing trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel room was clean, tidy and fresh looking. Rest of hotel looking its age and out dated. Took over half hour to locat a free parking spot in surrounding street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oleksandr

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
need to add parking space not as self parking
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don’t let your initial vision put you off, the hotel looks very run down but is very clean and comfortable. We had a sea view which was nice however it also means you have the hotel front lighting shining through the curtains which isn’t ideal. We would stay again with more limited expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy but needs work

Friendly staff, clean room, very comfy bed. The outside looks delapidated and carpets in the passageways are old and a bit grubby. The lift was small and the lift doors could do with painting. The signage could do with updating. They are obviously trying to upgrade everything but the room could have had a new lampshade on the room light and pull string in the bathroom. The room wall table could do with a paint or restaining. The wardrobe internal shelf should be painted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is in a very poor condition. Clearly lack of maintenance. It's run down and obvious hasn't been decorated for the past 30 years
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like living in a fridge !!!!!!! Despite putting heating on ten hours later still freezing Plumbing terrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

M

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025