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The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Warm up your game on the green or host an event under the sun. From beach views to meeting rooms this seaside hotel has it all.

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Located by the sea, Southcliff Hotel offers a scenic retreat with 9 holes of golf and a charming terrace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of free self parking, luggage storage, outdoor furniture, banquet hall amenities for events and meetings.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €56
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

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
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Folkestone, The Southcliff Hotel is in the city centre and on the beach. Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Folkestone Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Leas Lift and Elham Valley Railway Museum. Russell Gardens and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Folkestone travel guide
Map
22-26 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY

What's nearby

  • Lovely peace sign made of cloth
    Leas Cliff Hall
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lovely peace sign made of cloth
    Lower Leas Coastal Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folkestone #beach
    Sandgate Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Photo taken from the beach opposite the harbour arm. Very little editing. Beautiful sunrise and location.
    Folkestone Harbour
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Part of the Triennial Art
    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
  • The Radnor Arms
    4 min walk
  • The Firkin
    4 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    6 min walk

About this property

The Southcliff Hotel

Hotel by the sea
The Southcliff Hotel provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms and a lift
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All 68 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 The Southcliff Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Southcliff Hotel on 10 Mar 2026 start from €56, 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.

What time is check-in at The Southcliff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Southcliff Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Southcliff Hotel located?

Located in Folkestone, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Cliff Hall. Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe and Leas Lift are also within 10 minutes. Folkestone Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Folkestone Harbour Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

The Southcliff Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room.is always spotless and the staff are always accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

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

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room is always spotless and very clean. The hotel is gradually removating the rooms. The staff are so friendly and accomodating, nothing is too much trouble. The views if you are staying in one of the rooms with a balcony are amazing on a clear evening. The town centre is a stones throw away, if you go down the old cobble high street you cone to The Harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Peggy

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

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

Southcliffe

Great Staff- great hotel- Great area- will go again- very economical
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

M.J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple, but clean hotel at very reasonable price. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Perfect stopover before heading to Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pushkar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Convenient place as a stop over for the shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glynis

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

10/10 Excellent

Nazratun

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

Family weekend stay

Excellent location and great value for the price paid. Old building but very tidy and polite and friendly staff. Lovely sea view from the window and room was very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had been refurbished to a high standard. The staff were very helpful & nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Lovely old building facing the sea, very quiet inside & outside, just 16 mins walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Good location with parking out front. Have still not returned my £30 “deposit” which I am not sure what was for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay only. Extremely dated and room and bathroom needed major update. Bed however was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to town centre and beach. Room was basic but sufficient if it's just somewhere to sleep,as it was for us. Only problem was the shower which took a while to get up speed. Had to lay shower head in the tray to get full flow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff. No breakfast available as yet, but guided to alternatives. Needs sweetners in the room for diabetics (coffeee/tea) Would stay again for business meetings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel room was clean, tidy and fresh looking. Rest of hotel looking its age and out dated. Took over half hour to locat a free parking spot in surrounding street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for access to the town and harbour. Breathtaking views, lovely terrace area with sea views. Friendly and helpful staff always on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

DEAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Functional

Basic functional hotel for a short overnight stay, hotel is clean on reflection ( towels bedding bathroom etc ) but it is aged and somewhat run down
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I been there two times now and didn’t get any problem and they even allowed dogs which is a bonus yes I recommend it’s really nice 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025