Wards Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Folkestone with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, cots/infant beds
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, cots/infant beds
Garden
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Explore the area

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39 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, England, CT20 2HB
  • Place, Sandgate Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Folkestone

At Wards Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Promenade. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Earls Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Folkestone hotel, attractions include Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle.

What's nearby

  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papas Fish & Chips - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Firkin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brew - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Wards Hotel

Hotel in Folkestone with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wards Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wards Hotel offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Earls Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 45
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 60 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 45

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per day.

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.

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 20 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 60 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 45 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wards Hotel?

Wards Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wards Hotel?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wards Hotel on 25 Nov 2025 start from AU$154.40, 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 Wards Hotel?

Yep, Wards Hotel has a secured self car park for GBP 20 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Wards Hotel?

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

What makes Wards Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wards Hotel.

Is Wards Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Wards Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wards Hotel?

No, Wards Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wards Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wards Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wards Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.