Westward Ho Hotel

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Leas Cliff Hall

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Stroll through the park and enjoy the scenic views of the sea from the manicured lawns and shaded walking path.
Experience the charm of Westward Ho's traditional architecture, featuring ornate moldings and black iron railings.
Walk along the serene coastal promenade, taking in the ocean views.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, featuring a refrigerator, coffee machine, and various appliances.
Classic hotel room with two single beds, a small table, and a chair, set against a traditional backdrop.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
13, Clifton Crescent, Folkestone, England, CT20 2EL
  • Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Folkestone Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Folkestone Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Family Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Folkestone

At Westward Ho Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Leas Cliff Hall and within 20 minutes of Folkestone Harbour. Highlights at this beach hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-in. Plus you'll find express check-out, luggage storage and a vending machine. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Folkestone hotel include Folkestone Beach and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Butty's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Keppels Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Westward Ho Hotel

Beach hotel near Leas Cliff Hall
As a guest of Westward Ho Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

This Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Westward Ho Hotel offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 6 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Westward Ho Hotel?

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

Is parking available at Westward Ho Hotel?

Yep, Westward Ho Hotel has a self car park for GBP 10 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Westward Ho Hotel?

Yep, Westward Ho Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Sandgate Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Does Westward Ho Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Westward Ho Hotel?

No, Westward Ho Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Westward Ho Hotel?

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

Westward Ho Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 382 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michaela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lamrani

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at the Westwood Ho! Fantastic staff and hotel, easy booking and check in. Would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rana

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

In folkestone

We arrived late. But staff was accomodating and attended. She guided to free street patking which was not far. As nearby street needed permit and were full. Shower was working , had hot water but pressure was very low . Not sure if it was deliberate or just being at 3rd floor. Breakfast was average. But staff presented servef fresh tea and coffee witj milk which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

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

4/10 Poor

Clive

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dated needs overall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aisha

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The area around the hotel was good, but there was giant dog blocking the entrance with it’s owner while we were going to our room and the kids were petrified. Staff didn’t refill the shower kits for the second day. No hair dryer available. We loved the area and the view was very nice from the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielouise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

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

Hotel with character

Good position as 2 mins from sea front. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean room and comfy bed. Also nice and quiet. Windows opened easily to get some fresh sea air. Manager helped sort out payment for parking, as online, only the hotel can do this! I would certainly stay here again. Just didn’t like the free water bottles in the rooms, there’s water available from the bedroom sink, we don’t need more plastic! Also lots of little plastic bottles for shampoo etc. It’s very kind but not sustainable, so not kind to our planet! Don’t be afraid to make a stand as a hotel. Simply put a poster up to explain. A tiny block of soap if needed at all would be better. Most hotels are trying to be more sustainable too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Madhusudhana rao

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

4/10 Poor

Haley

Terr
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed there several times now, nicely positioned from town 😎 great value 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor condition

The room has bad smells. The bed is uncomfortable with iron frame.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

medhane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

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

Lovely family run B&B

Lovely little B&B close to the seafront. Stayed here during off season so they arranged to meet me at the B&B for check-in and the communication was excellent. Very friendly staff during check-in and out. Easily walkable to the town and train station
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Nice stay

Easy to find from the directions, well placed and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfortunate

There was an awful smell throughout the hotel, like drains or a portaloo. The beds in our room (6) were terribly old and uncomfortable, every time you moved the children woke up as they were so squeaky, the mattresses were discolored and stained. The bathroom was old and in great need of modernization, the shower didn't work, however the maintenance man sorted it out straight away. We were only provided with one towel each. Toiletries and chocolate was a nice touch. However we would not stay here again. Lovely view and position. Not quite sure why this hotel has 8/10 score. (this is why we booked it) Shame as it could be really nice with some updating and new beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karolina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Convenient for Dover ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a great little hotel, even more so considering the price we paid, super helpful and very polite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Great hosts

Excellent service and very friendly hosts both on the phone and in person. Good sized room, but there were areas where it could have been a little cleaner in the bathroom and carpets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024