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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 243
AED 291 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Hythe Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 12 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone West Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Cafe - Folkestone - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪John Dory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Basils - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Arrow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

Hotel near Hythe Beach
Located close to Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine bistro, The Great Room, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 4 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, coworking spaces, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Children's books, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 4 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 4 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG located?

Situated in Folkestone, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Hythe Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Leas Cliff Hall. Folkestone Harbour and Folkestone Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Folkestone Eurotunnel Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for the Eurotunnel. Hotel was very clean and staff were friendly. There is a restaurant in hotel which was ok-ish.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

So Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking is better if we booked a room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that the Hotel ist in a quiet area but within 5 minutes Access to the Town Centre, Staff very friendly and helpfull, I stayed for the Weekend and thankfull that i choosed this Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always 1st choice when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the huge comfy bed in room211. Very clean throughout & lovely staff at checkin and breakfast. A big shout out for Jamie who makes you feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated for Le Shuttle. Confortable, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for the Channel Tunnel. Lovely overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheer proximity to Le Shuttle makes this hotel a winner, but the staff and dining options make for a surprisingly pleasant atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Very friendly, and well trained. On top of that, a few are trained bartenders who know how to draw a pint! Breakfast was great! The room was quite comfortable and the shower was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is ideal for a one night stay ahead of crossing the Channel. Basic but ticks all boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to le shuttle is great. Dining options surprisingly good and free breakfast is great. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

anne

Liked: Amenities
Always spotlessly clean and tidy. It’s a credit to the hard working staff. The area is quiet and there is sufficient parking. Breakfast provides a choice of hot and cold food and is kept topped up
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable and convenient stop on route for tunnel. Rooms spacious, clean and comfortable. Staff helpful and friendly. We stayed as a group and enjoyed a good breakfast and evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Amenities
Night manager was very helpful. Room clean and quiet. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Great location.

Great place to stay for Eurotunnel. Always friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for Le Shuttle extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very busy and parking spaces quite small
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean, staff extremely friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super team on the front desk, convenient location for LeShuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Perfect location for the Channel Tunnel

Perfect location for the Channel Tunnel, friendly and welcoming staff, very dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024