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The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Front of property
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View
Reception
Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
Reception hall

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • City view

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • City view

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • City view

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Sea view

About the area

Folkestone

The Southcliff Hotel puts you in the heart of Folkestone, within steps of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Cliff Hall. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Plus you'll find luggage storage, a lift and a banquet hall. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Folkestone hotel include Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle.

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papas Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Southcliff Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
As a guest of The Southcliff Hotel, you'll find a terrace, express check-out, and a lift. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1865
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Southcliff Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. 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

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

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1865
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • 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 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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 all 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

Is parking available at The Southcliff Hotel?

Yep, The Southcliff Hotel has a self car park for GBP 7 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at The Southcliff Hotel?

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Southcliff Hotel on 5 Feb 2026 start from AU$95.91, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Southcliff Hotel?

Yep, The Southcliff Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Sandgate Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Southcliff Hotel?

No, The Southcliff Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Southcliff Hotel?

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

Is there a golf course on site at The Southcliff Hotel?

There is a golf course next to The Southcliff Hotel.

The Southcliff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AKAM

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Onyedikachi Veronica Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the view from my room. 10/10 experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is obviously old but beautiful - in a great position. The staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. We thought it was good value for money, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stuaet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing view!

More of a hostel vibe than a hotel. But polite staff and AMAZING view! thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good value, comfortable, clean room

Nice room with lovely sea view. Room very clean, comfortable bed. Just right for good value night away. Quiet area, easy walking distance of the old town and harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a quick check in and out. Only downside would be the lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was a joke strings in your back. Need to be slung away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay at this wonderful hotel A caring ethic which to me is so important these days The cleanliness is amazing and the reassurance of a reception that is manned throughout the night Any needs met at a very competitive cost And not forgetting wonderful sea views and it’s right near a fantastic theatre and local dining - hairdressers- the Knott who are very Green which is great and local Tesco All needs met basically with 100yards The hotel is very reasonable and if you want a lovely meal - the Voco an IHG hotel is metres away Enjoy your stay
The South Cliff Hotel Folkestone
A warm welcome with lovely views
Comfortable and recommended
A lovely bar Excellent staff service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room needs updating new carpet and a li
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Be aware

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, and relativy inexpensive. But, there were several issues;
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glynis

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
It was an older hotel with character.. Floors a little creaky and other residents very noisy the first night . Staff we very welcoming and helpful during our stay . We had a very basic room but comfortable enough good shower and extra pillow given upon request. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

dfas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful, but the front of the building was shabby and the photo online was nothing like the live version. There were no mixer taps in the sink in the very small bathroom.the shower screen needed Double DD40 for it to slide properly and the balcony was dirty and should be swept. Refurbishment is needed, apart from that, the hotel is in a lovely location, and if it is renovated i would certainly book again, and so say all of us in our group that booked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap and cheerful. Clean. Friendly helpful reception staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

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

Ok for the money

Room was clean, staff pleasant however the room was very basic and shabby. Good value for 1 night but would not want to stay longer or would use in future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I found the staff very kind, helpful and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff. An older hotel but clean and a lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Ok for a stop off before channel crossing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sydney H

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with group
The hotel was ok for what we needed, 12 blokes on a golfing trip don't have sophisticated tastes. My biggest complaint was parking, on the first night we couldn't find anywhere to legally park within half a mile, but after about 7pm, we moved our cars right outside the hotel for free parking till 8.00 the next morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025