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Westward Ho Hotel

Folkestone · United Kingdom

13 Clifton CrescentView location

8.0/10Excellent448 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition7.2/107.2
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About Westward Ho Hotel

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Lower Leas Coastal Park - 0. 2 km / 0. 2 mi- Leas Cliff Hall - 0. 3 km / 0.

2 mi- Leas Promenade - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Sandgate Beach - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Leas Lift - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- Folkestone Harbour - 1.

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4 km / 0. 9 mi- Quarterhouse - 1. 5 km / 0. 9 mi- BuildKent Stadium - 1. 7 km / 1. 1 mi- Folkestone Beach - 1. 8 km / 1. 1 mi- East Cliff And Warren Country Park - 2. 3 km / 1.

4 mi- The Tower Theatre - 2. 4 km / 1. 5 mi- Kent Downs - 3 km / 1. 9 mi- Hythe Beach - 3. 7 km / 2. 3 mi- Battle of Britain Memorial - 4. 4 km / 2.

7 mi- When you stay at Westward Ho Hotel in Folkestone, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This beach hotel is 9. 5 mi (15. 3 km) from Dover Castle and 9.

8 mi (15. 7 km) from White Cliffs of Dover.

With a stay at Westward Ho Hotel in Folkestone, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and a 2-minute drive from Folkestone Harbour.

This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Folkestone Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nGuests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
    • Secured self parking fee: GBP 8 per night
    • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6.20 per night (6 ft away)
    • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

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

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Lower Leas Coastal Park 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Leas Cliff Hall 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Leas Promenade 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Sandgate Beach 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Leas Lift 1 km / 0.6 mi
Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Folkestone Harbour 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Folkestone Museum 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Radnor Park Dog Exercise Area 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Quarterhouse 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
BuildKent Stadium 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Sandgate Castle 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Folkestone Beach 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
East Cliff And Warren Country Park 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
The Tower Theatre 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hotel
  • Beach
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • DivingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE PREMIUM SEA VIEWDOUBLE • PREMIUM SEA VIEWDBL.PI-VM

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    PREMIUM SEA VIEW

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  • DOUBLE SEA VIEWDOUBLE • SEA VIEWDBL.VM

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    SEA VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • FAMILY ROOM SEA VIEWFAMILY ROOM • SEA VIEWFAM.VM

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    Room code: FAM.VM

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.3B

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • Room SEA VIEWRoom • SEA VIEWROO.VM

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    SEA VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.VM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Westward Ho Hotel

8.0
Excellent
448 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Ritchie
All good & value for money
Business
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2026
John
Good location and the room was well equipped
Pet
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
Graham
We used three family rooms and had a lovely single night stay in this beautiful well maintained and hospitable hotel.

Would thoroughly recommend unless you only want all modern fittings or need a lift which this traditional building cannot offer.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
Daniela
I have booked a weekend away for our nephew as he just completed his exams.
Unfortunately I have booked the wrong date, non refundable room, however their manager ( i do apologise, i cannot recall her name ) kindly moved our reservation for the right date, so for that I am really grateful.

We had a nice stay, beautiful location, beautiful sea side view, quiet and spacious room, big enough for the 5 of us.
The b&b is quite dated in places.

The only negative I will have is the fact that we couldn't keep our window open, however that didn't affect our stay at all. Good value for money.
I will definitely stay again if we visit the area again.
4/10
Poor
18 Jun 2026
Alexandra
Mmm. Mixed reviews, this one…

Old, was the first impression

No inside lock on Room C door (just a Yale) so we put all our belongings in front of the door

Room C is big.

Beds were comfy.

Nice little touch of bathroom things and mints!

No air con, but we had a fan and the windows open. (Which made me nervous, as per below points)

The room smelled of weed. Yuck.

Storage was adequate for 3 of us.

Karen and Kimberley were attentive and very professional.

Street parking is payable, when available, and there is a disabled parking bay.

They accept pets, which helped us. However, reception smelled badly of cat pee.

As I say, a mixed bag. I like to support small family places, but it’s a two way street.

Note, regarding the area: there are quite a few ‘stray’ people, smoking dubious substances, arguing, drinking and swearing loudly, which was quite intimidating.

They were sitting on the front wall and in the hotel garden. That was not nice and certainly left us unsettled to leave the window open

The owner spoke to a man and told him to throw his cigarette butts on his land. The man just gave him abuse. We later saw the same ‘stray’ man inside the premises. Was he staff?

Sorry, we won’t be back.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
Derek
Good sized room, very comfy bed, nice and quiet. Friendly helpful staff. Great location and fantastic sea views. Good wifi. We got a breakfast to go as had an early start - was a very generous breakfast! Overall great value of money.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2026
Angela
The family room was a good size and clean unfortunately the double bed had a dreadful squeak at every movement! However for one nights stay it was absolutely fine. I needed to wash and sterilise some baby bottles and despite it being 10pm the staff were very helpful and came back to give me access to the kitchen and microwave ( which again was very clean and tidy) we left too early for breakfast but I wouldn’t hesitate to book again for an overnight stop
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Pedro
I had a pleasant stay overall. The staff were very nice and welcoming, and the room itself was clean and spacious.
Parking was a bit of a challenge, as it was difficult to find a space nearby. The room was also very hot, and without air conditioning it was hard to cool it down, especially at night.
The property could benefit from some renovations or updates, but despite these issues, the price–quality ratio was good and the experience was generally positive.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2026
naresh
We loved our stay, large room, great location, private parking, large victorian property, ideally located, close to amenities, and leas cliff, away from the hustle and bustle, pet friendly, very decent so what we paid, had city view, nice and cool avoiding direct sunlight, owners only a phone call away, no hassle, been here b4, love the family rooms. Excellent base for holiday, beach short drive, as the shoreline i below leas cliff. Great water pressure in 🚿
2/10
Poor
27 May 2026
Naesy
I arrived and the lady over there told me they changed my room I don’t know why I’m coming with a 11 month old baby and my sister we slept in a small double bed with this heath. RIDICULOUS. I spoke to the manager mentioned what the lady told me and he act like nothing happened I felt useless. There’s no lift there, of course it’s lift there but they used it to keep their stuff?? I give one star because of the sea view from the premium double bedroom otherwise I will give half star. Obviously I’m not coming back here, waste of money!!!!!!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Craig
A good hotel with very helpful staff. Great location for the channel tunnel. Left us a take away breakfast because we were leaving before breakfast was served. Only downside was no lift but overall a good hotel
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2026
Carl
Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was continental but good selection and plenty of. Stayed in premium double room, which was clean but nothing was premium unfortunately. Flat pillows need throwing, bed you can feel the springs, furniture handles falling off when opening draws, shower towel rails broken, shower had no pressure just trickling out and running down the head. Furniture needs updating or fixing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Clare
Staff are really friendly and helpful and family room was great for us. Would stay again!
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2026
Emily
Lovely hotel, large room and really friendly check in. The bed was hideously uncomfortable though, an old, thin mattress that had two dents where people had slept over the years. You could feel every spring. Thin walls with a dog barking all night in the room next door. We didn’t sleep at all. Shame as it is lovely but not what we needed as a stop over before the trip in the tunnel the next day
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2026
Ryan
The room was incredibly spacious, even for a family of four, it had ample room. The room was absolutely spotless and had an incredible view of the sea. There was a warm welcome and all details were given and we were able to park immediately out the front for a £6 charge, which was all efficiently taken care of. Considering the cost too, this far exceeded our expectations and was conveniently 10 minutes away from the Eurotunnel ahead of our morning trip.
If there was a downside, it was that one of the beds was very squeaky! Easily fixable I am sure though. I would recommend based on the room we stayed in, definitely. There was also a chocolate on each bed, fresh towels and bottles of water, as well as tea, coffee and sugar. The heating fired up very quickly and was even too warm at one stage - that was on us though!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2025
Karen
Great location, close to the sea. Saggy uncomfortable beds.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2025
Phil
Clean room, but all a bit tired. Unfortunately, it was a very wet and windy night, and the sash window in our room wasn't closed properly. It took quite an effort to close it and it still rattled all night. Deapite that, we had a good night's sleep. rattled
6/10
Pleasant
01 Nov 2025
Joe
Warm welcome from staff.
Hotel dated. Beds creaky and need to be replaced. We had family room and woke each other up all night due to beds creaking when moving.
Small bathroom en-suite was clean but pokey. Didn’t have breakfast. I’d stay again at a push but would rather pay slightly more for the comfort of a premier inn
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
Carol
Clean room with a sea view. Comfortable bed. Friendly and helpful staff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2025
Antony
Room was very clean and a great view of the sea. Large room for five and worth it for an overnight stay for an early tunnel crossing.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Edwards
Always a great option when visiting Folkestone!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Nicholas
Great location lovely staff clean and welcoming. The only downside it has the creakiest beds imaginable, bring some tools and WD-40.very little sleep achieved
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Oct 2025
Gareth
Served a purpose but very old fashioned room however it was cheap, parking ok at the right time of day
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
John

Disneyland trip

Room was clean and well.kept, breakfast was good and nice coffee with a Gluten free cereal. Staff were friendly
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Bruno
Great clean room, comfortable beds, kind staff. We loved our stay at Westward Ho Hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Joy
The hotel was excellent, especially considering the very reasonable price we paid. Although an old building, it was spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable.
We also had a room with a sea view, and the hotel was 2 minutes walk from the lovely promenade.
The lady that checked us in was very helpful and friendly.
The hotel is also very convenient for the Channel Tunnel. Highly recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Mark
Excellent value for money, staff polite friendly, really good location.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2025
Alison
One of the best things about Folkestone is how peaceful the seafront is, because there are no cars racing along it. The Westward Ho is in a dream position, with stunning sea views, calm and quiet surroundings, and gorgeous walks along the undercliff into central Folkestone and the harbour. Our room was good, though the shower and the sashcord windows were a bit ropey and needed a bit of attention.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Ruth

Friendly, welcoming, good accommodation

Friendly welcoming staff, bright, clean room, with lovely view. Great location for Le Shuttle.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2025
Weijian
Close to the beach, good location. Breakfast was included in our room which was convenient.

you can hear the other guest sometimes from above rooms. Unfortunately, there were loud noises from the above room past midnight
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Teresa
Lovely friendly staff and breakfast was great, looking forward to our next visit
6/10
Pleasant
13 Aug 2025
Rhonda
Breakfast was ok but beds were like camp beds, carpet was dirty and TV/internet didn't work. We were only there for one night and I wouldn't return.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
Barbara
I would stay at this property again. It was very comfortable and clean. We were able to walk to a very nice restaurant and a beautiful park. The staff were very friendly and check in was easy.
4/10
Poor
28 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Family stopover

Slow check in despite ringing to inform we were on our way.
Beds creak and are uncomfortable. Noise from neighbouring rooms.
No hot water and poor cold water pressure. Overall quite poor unfortunately.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2025
Nicola
There was a mix up with our room whereby someone else had been given it before we arrived although they hadn’t used it at all. The only problem with this is that the couple who thought they were in our room and had gone out for the evening arrived back and came into our room at 12.15am. The hotel staff had done their best to contact them during the evening but to no avail they even put a note on the door to tell
Them their new room number but they even missed that. Everything else was fine though friendly staff and clean rooms albeit hot as the windows wouldn’t open very far. I would stay here again
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2025
Adrienne
We only needed somewhere for one night on our journey to France and it was fine for what we needed. We got a nice family room which was very clean. It also wecomed dogs which we needed.
Basic breakfast and a little run down in parts but good location.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Diane
Breakfast was really good and staff were very helpful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
roy
Great place for our stay. They even left our breakfast outside our door as we were leaving early for our channel crossing. Thank you much apreciated.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
roy
It was a great stop off with a room for 5 of us which i found difficult to find elsewhere. Room was very clean and well presented. Staff were lovely and helpful. Breakgast is continental with lots of options. There was something we all liked. Great walking spot particularly as we had our 2 dogs this was a particularly good feature.
Leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
Timothy

Very Basic

The room is in need of a refurbishment, bathroom very small and sink is not in the bathroom! Extra £8 per night for parking.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jul 2025
Christopher
The bathroom was tiny, so tiny the sink could not fit and so was in the room. Comfortable bed, nice large window.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2025
Antony
Great property located near the beach. Spacious room. Friendly staff!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2025
Edwards
After staying several times at the Westward Ho hotel, I’m always pleased with the no-fuss, friendly, clean, and professional atmosphere. Once again, the staff did not disappoint – the guy at check-in was super friendly and helpful (sorry I didn’t catch his name!).

For the first time, I booked my stay including breakfast – and what a pleasant surprise! Karen, who was there bright and early at 7:30 am, welcomed everyone with a warm smile and professional service. Thank you, Karen!

It was great to have cereals, fruit, toast, and croissants available just downstairs – very convenient and a lovely start to the day. Definitely check it out, and be sure to say hello to Karen from me!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2025
Caroline

Lovely hotel

A lovely hotel with spacious, clean rooms and a convenient location, just a short walk to the town centre, and only a 15 minute drive to the Le shuttle terminal. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, making check-in and check-out quick and hassle free. The continental breakfast was simple yet enjoyable , and catered for allergens upon request.

Overall, a pleasant and comfortable stay. We would happily return and recommend it to others.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2025
Steven
Amazing view.
Nice size room and comfortable bed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Paul
Spotlessly clean really friendly staff. Great rooms with the extra touch of care.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jun 2025
Sreenath
need improvement for breakfast.
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
31 May 2025
Dores
Not good.
1. The room is not clean. I saw women’s hair somewhere. In the bed
2. Why can’t change some new bedding ? Is not expensive. The bedsheets are pilling. Not comfortable.
3. Some odour in the room. Not fresh.
4. One panel of the curtain is broken, and I was woken up by the sunlight at 6 a.m.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Richard
5 person room with a great view was perfect for our needs.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Holly
N/a
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
gary
Perfect hotel and host.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2025
Verified traveler

Victorian seaside home - beautiful views!

Beautiful Victorian property, in a lovely area with stunning sea view. There are lots of amenities within walking distance including supermarkets and shops.

Staff were very friendly and accommodating, with a reasonable degree of local knowledge.

The room we stayed in was basic but comfortable. Wi-fi was reasonably good but the mobile signal on our network was atrocious (not always a bad thing). The bed was lovely and comfortable. The carpet was thick and comfy underfoot, but had definitely seen better days.

The only negative thing of note is that we had an en-suite with a toilet and shower (the shower was perfect btw) - but the door was a sliding door which didn't lock, and the toilet was about 4 feet away from the bed! So, if you are going with your partner but you aren't at \"that\" point in your relationship yet, this may not be for you. Or just bring noise cancelling headphones like we fortunately did.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2025
roger
My husband relies on a scooter so the location is great .
All staff we came in to contact with were very helpful .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2025
Jean
Lovely family run hotel. A little basic but this is reflected in the price. Friendly, helpful staff. Very convenient, easy to walk to the town centre, railway station and it's right by the sea.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2025
Dave
An old property as many are in Folkestone, but not all rooms are like the photos on the website!
Our room was very small, a private bathroom down a flight of stairs. Yes lit all night but when you are pensioners with a few joint problems that becomes difficult.
The room was up many flights of stairs so two suitcases and two other bags are not easy. Quite narrow and difficult to manoeuvre up and down.
On leaving they did offer us some assistance but as were half way down by then there was no point.
We thought, when we paid for the room it was Bed AND Breakfast. Seems that not the case as we were charged a further six pounds for breakfast. Why is it called B and B if breakfast isn’t included?
On the whole the staff were great and friendly. But in busy times I would imagine there to be chaos around breakfast time.
I don’t think I can recommend this establishment to anyone over fifty years of age unless you are travelling very light and are very fit
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2025
Moneea
Great property
Squeaky beds
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Michaela
Amazing stay at the Westwood Ho!
Fantastic staff and hotel, easy booking and check in.
Would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2025
Rana

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.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
17 Apr 2025
Clive
Very dated needs overall
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Apr 2025
Aisha
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Marielouise
It was comfy
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Louise

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.
4/10
Poor
07 Apr 2025
Haley
Terr
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Chris
Stayed there several times now, nicely positioned from town 😎 great value 👍
Self
4/10
Poor
07 Mar 2025
Timothy

Poor condition

The room has bad smells. The bed is uncomfortable with iron frame.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2024
Phil

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
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
John

Nice stay

Easy to find from the directions, well placed and enjoyed our stay
Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2024
Karolina
Great stay. Convenient for Dover ferry.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2024
Robert
This was a great little hotel, even more so considering the price we paid, super helpful and very polite
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Amanda
Great communication and easy check in just ring ahead 20 mins before you arrive. Excellent location for the leascliffe hall and a nice walk along the cliff or the beach to Sandgate. Recommend.
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2024
Jo
Location and staff are good
The hotel room plan itself is not ideal - I did not like the option to have the sink near my pillow (the room was tiny)
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2024
Suzanne
Staff were very friendly and helpful. We booked a car parking space, £6 overnight which was extremely convenient in a private parking lot/garage opposite the hotel.
You can also get a parking permit on the road outside for £4 if you're lucky enough to get a space.
The room was standard, but big with plenty of space, beds were very comfy and cosy and towels were lovely and soft, it included bathroom and toilet, some rooms don't and are on a separate floor.
They offer a continental style breakfast which we didn't try as we were looking to have hot food so we went out.
Overall we enjoyed our stay and would visit again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Susan
Lovely clean room and a nice bathroom . Great view of The Leas and sea.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Andrew

Westward Ho Hotel

Helpful staff good room, good price, good location.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Sep 2024
Emma
It served its purpose as we were leaving early to get le shuttle . staff at check was lovely . Bed really uncomfortable . Bedding and towels were lovely a clean though .
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Jon
Good value for money.
Large room
Friendly staff
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Marcus
We stayed here prior to Le shuttle, our room was recently decorated, clean and quiet and at a great price. The staff were helpful polite and cheerful.
We paid an addition £4 for the on-street parking after 8am.
We’d use Westward Ho again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
michelle
Excellent Budget stopover. Clean, warm & good location for Eurotunnel. Reception member Jay checked us in (we called 20 mins prior to arrival as instructed) & gave us all the relevant info - very friendly & helpful. Dog friendly. We’ll be back 👍
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2024
Graham
All mostly good could do with a working lift to top floor
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2024
WILLIAM
Comfortable bed in small room with a great seaside view and a cold breakfast for a very decent price, comparatively. Downside was that the TV didn’t work, veggie options for breakfast were minimal and the building was a bit musty
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Sep 2024
Jamshid
Good location and size of room but in poor condition. The communal areas are poor too.
Staff was good but breakfast was more of something very basic and no cooked items.
Could have done the interior properly as they have few many properties and need looking after urgently.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2024
Anais
Really nice place, Thank you
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2024
Ken
Property was clean and room was comfortable.
Stairs were hard work and parking was limited.
We walked to the town centre , so that we didn't lose our space
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2024
Maggie

Westward…

Sadly no lock on window and being on the ground floor we were not able to open window due to room smelling very musty because of damp on walls
Bed needs a topper and tightened up
Second bedside lamp needed
Loo made very strange noises
Shower was not clean
Room not clean…
Positive note Night manager Jay was very helpful
Towels were lovely
Breakfast was very good Thank you for GF products
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2024
Sophie
I couldn’t fault the staff. Breakfast was welcoming.
Room was very poor.
Sagging mattress on bed. Plaster found on our bed! Beds need a good clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Friendly and Convenient B&B for channel crossing.

Convenient B&B prior to channel crossing. The hosts were friendly and accommodating by allowing us checking in very late by midnight.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Claire
Beautiful building, really lovely family room with en suite and sea views. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Cally

Pleasant stopover

We stayed as a family of 4 for a very quick stop before catching an early train. Hotel is clean, family room very large and comfortable beds. Staff were lovely on arrival.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
ALBERTO
Well loved period property. Fantastic location and walkable to the town centre. Highly recommended and will definitely book again.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Polly
Great little b and b with very friendly hosts. This is not a five star hotel, but had loads of lovely touches like tea and coffee, water, chocolates etc. Comfy and very clean, and they allowed us to keep our (clean) bikes in the room for the right before our ferry the next day. Breakfast was lovely, and did exactly what it said on the tin. Quiet area, albeit on a slightly less salubrious end of town - but we walked to and from town with two young children along the sea front for dinner and had no issues at all. Highly recommended.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2024
Nicholas
Clean, 2 mins from view sea, good to walk, . Recommended b&b.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2024
Resom
Old house
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2024
Lisa

Better than expected

Was definitely nicer than expected. Ive stayed at much worse hotels. Polite staff, clean room and we slept well. Plenty of tea and coffee facilities. Maybe the beds and mattresses could do with an update, but they were fine overall. We had breakfast delivered to our door in the morning as we were leaving early, good little selection and good quality food, we didnt eat the yoghurt tho as they were warm.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2024
Eric
Parking was a challenge.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Darius
Very nice welcome, friendly stuff.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Edwards
It always delivers, nice and convenient. Professional and friendly reception
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2024
Susie

You get what you pay for

Had a lovely stay and would return as very reasonably priced. Beautiful view from our room too. Only down side is walking up the stairs as no lift.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
Airyn
Ok I'll admit I had extremely low expectations for this place, it was literally half the price of the premier inn and holiday Inn express which I tried to book first but they were full.

So I booked this place fully expecting some terrible experience. I feel ashamed because not only was the staff member who checked us in, lovely, friendly and accommodating the hotel itself was clean, fresh, had lovely big spacious rooms, lovely sea view, fluffy towels with complimentary toiletries, water bottles and coffee/tea making facilities, and abundance of plug sockets including usb charging near the bed.

Shower had good water pressure too, bed was comfy (I would say personally I like a hard mattress) but this was soft. However can't knock them for my personal preference.

I had a decent sleep, other guests were generally quiet, sea gulls can get a little noisy early morning but don't book a hotel by the sea of that sort of thing irritates you.

There was secure garage parking available for a small fee if you have a motorbike it's ideal.

Would definitely stay again.
Leisure Friends

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Westward Ho Hotel
13 Clifton Crescent, Folkestone, United Kingdom

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