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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Folkestone

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Folkestone

Visiting Folkestone, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Folkestone, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Folkestone based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Folkestone for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Folkestone before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Folkestone for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Folkestone for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Folkestone
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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Located at Cheriton Park, Cheriton High Street, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel has great rooms from $91 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, child care, and golf. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and car rentals at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $84. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3 - 5 Earls Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a multi-lingual staff, a 24-hour desk, wedding services, breakfast in the room, and elevators to the upper floors which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury
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Wards Hotel & Restaurant

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Folkestone
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Wards Hotel & Restaurant to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $94. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 39 Earls Avenue. You'll also find kids meals, a multi-lingual staff, wedding services, private parking, and special diet menus which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
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View Hotel Folkestone

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $115, View Hotel Folkestone, at 30-32 Clifton Gardens provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers kids meals, laundry facilities, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, and breakfast in the room. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Cherry Garden B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Cherry Garden B&B has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, breakfast, golf, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $71 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 28 Cherry Garden Lane. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
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Rocksalt Rooms

Guest House with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Folkestone
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Rocksalt Rooms is 8.40 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, child care, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $134, and it's located at 1 Back Street. We also love the free parking, kids meals, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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10to12 Folkestone

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $214 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is 10to12 Folkestone because it has great rooms that start at $214. It has room service, a bar, parking, family rooms, and elevators to the upper floors, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 10-12 Langhorne Gardens. Only 1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love special diet menus at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
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The Hamlet Hotel

Guest House with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Folkestone
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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The Hamlet Hotel offers a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $107 (before taxes). It's located at Shakespeare Terrace 5/6 and has earned a guest rating of 9.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
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The Wycliffe

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at 63 Bouverie Road West, The Wycliffe has great rooms from $65 (before taxes). It offers a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and kids meals. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kid-friendly atmosphere, bird watching, and picnic areas which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
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Kentmere Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Folkestone
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Kentmere Guest House which has nice rooms starting at $47. Offering fishing, cycling, and squash, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 76 Cheriton Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
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  • Fishing
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Canterbury, Rye, Hastings, and Le Touquet.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Folkestone, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Folkestone, Best Beach Hotels in Folkestone, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Folkestone, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Folkestone, Best Hotels for One Week in Folkestone, Best Hotels for One Night in Folkestone, or Best Business Hotels in Folkestone.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Folkestone?

Folkestone Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$99

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Folkestone, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Folkestone, UK based on data from 12 hotels is an affordable $99. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Folkestone.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $110
  • 3-star hotels: $91
  • 2-star hotels: $99


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