Escape to The Carlton Hotel by the sea, where modern comforts meet seaside charm. Indulge in dinner at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar or connect with colleagues in one of two meeting rooms.
Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - 3 min walk
Butty's - 5 min walk
Gourmet Kitchen - 4 min walk
About this property
The Carlton Hotel
At The Carlton Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English, French, Romanian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arranged over 04 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business centre
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
03 buildings/towers
Built in 1880
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Carlton Hotel Folkestone
Carlton Folkestone
The Carlton Hotel Hotel
The Carlton Hotel Folkestone
The Carlton Hotel Hotel Folkestone
Frequently asked questions
Does The Carlton Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Carlton Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Carlton Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Carlton Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Carlton Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Carlton Hotel and nearby?
The Carlton Hotel has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Carlton Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Carlton Hotel like?
The Carlton Hotel is in the heart of Folkestone, a short 2-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and 11 minutes' walk from Folkestone Harbour.
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The Carlton Hotel Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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5.6/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
5.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
19 February 2025
Parking is in a very muddy area, carpets were covered in dust and walls were oaper thin!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Great.people
You couldnt get more friendly people and so very nice . . The hotel is a bit dated but very clean . However the beds are way to thin so the sleep was a bit uncomfortable and walls are very thin so was awake at 6am listening to the neighbours radio. Perfect location for our trip.may stay there again
R
R, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 November 2024
Cheap and cheerful, nice and friendly staff. Paper thin walls and every time I've stayed the TV control has never worked other than that it's a good hotel.
James
James, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
31 December 2024
Tired but bed was clean and comfortable
Its okay, bed comfy enough and clean, room just looked a bit tired, but for the price its okay, tv reception is diabolical, could not watch at all. Curtains need rehanging (not my doing). If u wanna be close to town and facilities and not fussy its great
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2024
Very nice and quiet place for holidays with stunning view so the plus point for this place everything’s on walking distance and the hotel staff was very nice and friendly.
Muhammad
Muhammad, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
No frills good old customer service with a clean room, free parking and a great price!
Barrie
Barrie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 December 2024
Basic
Was very cheap so Basic room very dated shower was terrible no pressure at all and had to run for ages to get hot
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
22 January 2025
Not good. Clean it
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 July 2024
They were freindly staff very helpful would stay again
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Folkestone break
The hotel is directly on the sea front with ample parking at the rear.very friendly as let me park in car park before check in .
Glenn
Glenn, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
Wonderful staff.
No hassle, checked straight in.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
18 November 2024
Renovation of the building is expected to make it more attractive to the customers.
Baldeep
Baldeep, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2024
Very convenient
edward
edward, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
31 December 2024
Do not stay here
We didn’t stay we walked out .. there was no heating in the room on they was plywood for head board it was like walking into late 60/70s it all need remodeling the hotel was very dark ..the pictures on the web are not like the rooms ..no wonder they DO NOT GIVE REFUNDS they no people are going to walk out … they win all over …
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
17 October 2024
Awful property do not book here
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
2 November 2024
A bit jaded and dated. Clean and comfortable.
Angus
Angus, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
1 December 2024
You get what you pay for
Gary
Gary, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
29 August 2024
Bedroom very small.
Beautiful area .
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
6 January 2025
Not what you expect
Avoid at all costs room was filthy black mould around bathroom no catch or lock on bathroom lift dont work windows held together by bits of metal and room is nothing like what they show on the website room was very small with only 1 cup 1 seat 1 bedside cabinet and its ment to be a double room ? We left after 2 hrs of booking in after seeing old men and young girls turning up a couple of times so could only guess whats going on here
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
26 July 2024
Nice location. It's a budget hotel....
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 September 2024
The young lady on reception was a credit to the establishment.
MALCOLM
MALCOLM, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
13 November 2024
No words to describe this!
There are no words to describe this hotel! Seriously considered sleeping in our car. Luckily we only stayed 4 hours just to shut our eyes before using the shuttle. Do not stay here! Toilet wouldn’t flush which was the least of our concerns.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2024
Opportunistic trip
Great stay by the sea, far reaching views to France and along the beautiful coast.
paul
paul, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
20 November 2024
Was aware of the low ratings for this hotel, but realized that it was really that bad when we got there. If not for the cheap price, i wouldn't consider staying there again. I guess you get what you pay for. 😔
Allan Derrick Siat
Allan Derrick Siat, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
31 August 2024
We were happy with our stay. For £80 and our family for 1 night as a stopover before France it was fine. The decor isn't modern or flash so don't expect too much and water pressure in the taps was pretty awful in honesty. But the staff at check inn were nice and polite.