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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Point of interest
Reception
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Exterior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Folkestone

At Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Hythe Beach and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Leas Cliff Hall. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, The Great Room, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Business amenities include 4 meeting rooms, a business centre, and coworking space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Folkestone hotel include Folkestone Harbour and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Sandgate Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 7 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone West Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Brown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Arrow - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a front desk safe are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Folkestone hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 4 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 4 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$119.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG has a self car park for GBP 4 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG is Sandgate Beach (3.7 km).

Is Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors highly rate the free buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on New Year's Eve.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.