Stay at Best Western Clifton Hotel, a 4-star Victorian-era hotel in Folkestone with sea views, restaurant, bar, and close to Dover Castle and White Cliffs.
Guests appreciate the blend of classic charm and modern refurbishment, highlighting spacious, well-decorated rooms and attentive staff. The hotel's garden and sea views add to the relaxing atmosphere, with convenient proximity to local attractions and transport links. Some improvements are ongoing, and a few minor issues have been noted.
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Housed in a Victorian-era building overlooking gardens and the sea, Best Western Clifton Hotel offers a casual atmosphere in the heart of Folkestone. The hotel’s straightforward style is complemented by a restaurant and the Coral Bar & Lounge, a popular spot praised for its lively yet comfortable setting. Facilities extend to function rooms and a wedding venue, providing versatile options for various events. Guests will find the property to be LGBTQ+ friendly, catering to a diverse range of visitors.
The hotel’s location is convenient for exploring local attractions including the medieval Dover Castle, the dramatic White Cliffs of Dover, and the nearby Port Lympne Safari Park. Being just a minute’s walk from Leas Cliff Hall and within easy reach of the town centre, the hotel is well-positioned for both leisure and cultural activities. With major airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted accessible by car or public transit within roughly two hours, the property suits visitors travelling from a range of destinations.
Guest reviews highlight a blend of positive experiences; many appreciate the recent refurbishments, clean and well-decorated rooms, and attentive service. The restaurant receives mixed feedback, with some noting high quality but also mentioning pricing concerns. While the building’s layout can feel somewhat quirky and certain facilities like the small lift may challenge families, the overall atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming with helpful staff. Complimentary parking close to the entrance adds convenience for those arriving by car.
Check-in is from 15:00 with check-out by 11:00. The property caters well to visitors who value a balance between historic charm and modern comforts, whether visiting for holidays, family celebrations, or events. Nearby hotels offer alternatives at varying ratings but Best Western Clifton stands out for its setting and blend of amenities in a compact, coastal location.
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Having stayed here a couple of years ago, we decided to come back,the Hotel has had a dramatic refurbishment, the rooms are lovely and imaculate and extremely high quality ,with 5 star furnishings and facilities,
Lovely weekend spent with family celebrating my Mums birthday. Shared a twin room with my sister. Our room was lovely, clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. We had drinks and lunch in the bar and then an evening meal in the restaurant followed by breakfast the next day. All the food was excellent, with plenty of choice on the menu. The staff were excellent and friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. A lovely relaxing stay, and we will definitely be back, a great place to stay.
Very nice hotel, friendly staff. We had a lovely room. Everything is a bit on a quirky slant when walking to the hotel rooms but overall we will stay again. We enjoyed it.
Beautiful old hotel, well maintained, undergoing refurb on top floor at the moment. Was warm and comfortable with welcoming friendly staff. Great breakfast! Price was very discounted due to the works. I can't usually afford to stay here but will definitely make the effort to try in the future. Was able to park a few steps from the front door for very fair price payable at reception. Overall a lovely stay!
I booked this hotel for my parents as a treat for their wedding anniversary. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay, in a sea view room. They said the bed was very comfortable, all the food was great and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The hotel is well placed for walking to the beach, harbour and town. They would stay there again. Thank you for making it a special trip!
We went for our work Christmas dinner, lively atmosphere, great food, nice decor and great service Many Thanks to them, highly recommended.
The hotel is ideally located along The Leas, within easy walking distance of the town centre and harbour, and near bus stops for the 102 bus every 15 minutes to Hythe and Dover. The hotel is nearing the end of a renovation; they are still working on the first floor but that did not disturb us at all. The upper floors are renovated with the 2nd floor having the largest rooms - as the building is long and thin there are only 3 rooms looking directly over the sea, while from the rest there is a sideways view. There is air conditioning, so we couldn't open the windows. Breakfast is until 9.30 weekdays and 10 weekends, and includes everything we wanted. There is a bar, a small Costa outlet and a Marco Pierre White steak house inside, which we ate at once and enjoyed. There are plenty of other good restaurants within easy walking distance. Finally I mention Philippa at reception who was very helpful with our reservation and special requests for my wife's birthday.
Lovely looking hotel with great ( but expensive restaurant). Very small lift so difficult with a family. Shower was blocked and flooded bathroom unfortunately.
In a stately Victorian-era building a minute's walk from Leas Cliff Hall, this straightforward hotel is 8 miles from the Eurotunnel terminal and 9 miles from the 12th-century Dover Castle.
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