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The Carlton Hotel

Shepway, Kent

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 825 m to Lower Leas Coastal Park and 1.9 km to Folkestone Beach

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 359 m to Leas Lift

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.2 km to Folkestone Harbour and 1.3 km to Folkestone Central Station

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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2.6/5

OkayFrom 100 reviews

5.0/51 May 2026

James • Solo Trip

Breakfast as good as i expected for the price. Nothing cooked, self serve cereals toast etc. Place very clean, decor decent though some odd choices of colour and wallpaper. I would definitely stay again if the price was right.

5.0/520 Apr 2026

Tia • Trip with Friends

Free parking which is so handy. The room was much better than expected and was clean and comfortable. I think we lucked out on the room we got. Decent for cheap I didn’t really see any staff other than one man who wouldn’t let us in the building after we had returned. We had to get our friend who had already to come home to let us in and then he made us stay so he can check the room was booked for 3 - despite me saying it was booked for 3. In one sense this is good for safety but another sense we were three young girls in early twenties with an older man who was getting aggy with us. But I do understand it’s for safety ? When trying to find a staff at reception to ask about parking no one was there and did not come for ages so we just left it.

5.0/513 Apr 2026

ladislav • Family Trip

Nice hotel very respectfull staff and clean hotel as well

5.0/530 Mar 2026

Silvana • Solo Trip

Yes

5.0/524 Feb 2026

Jordan

We always stay at the carlton when visiting folkstone the staff are very friendly and flexible with helping out its always hasstle free.

5.0/52 Feb 2026

Andrew

Second time this month

5.0/513 Dec 2025

Benita • Solo Trip

Clean room & friendly staff

5.0/518 Sep 2025

Elizabeth • Couple Trip

Everything was fine. No complaints.

5.0/516 Sep 2025

Barrie

The staff were very helpful and the room was immaculate Most impressive for me was the bar area which was warm and inviting Thank you for a wonderful stay

5.0/525 Aug 2025

Dale • Solo Trip

safe quiet convenient walkable ; the receptionist remembered me from several years ago ; beautiful window in stairwell

5.0/525 Aug 2025

Lucyna • Couple Trip

The hotel isn't modern, but it's pleasant. Everything is close by: restaurants, shops, and a bus station. The view from the window is beautiful, and the beach is a 10-15-minute walk away. The staff was very helpful. One minor drawback was the room service: we had to ask for fresh towels or toilet paper even though someone was in our room every day because shampoo sachets were left behind.

4.0/525 May 2026

Craig • Family Trip

Great location and comes with ample parking. Staff were friendly.

4.0/519 May 2026

BRIAN • Couple Trip

Good location, close to town centre, safe on sight parking.

4.0/512 May 2026

Steve • Trip with Friends

Very small room. Old building that needs a lot of money to upgrade it. The staff changed our room from 2nd floor to a ground floor room due to a disability- so they were very helpful. There was free parking, a bar, restaurant ( continental breakfast) and plenty of original building features. The beds were clean and we had plenty of fresh towels. Good facilities for the price.

4.0/512 May 2026

Dawn • Trip with Friends

Wow.. a beautiful building with some amazing original features. The decor is unusual but nice. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was small but the bed was comfortable and clean. Furnishings were dated and tired. There was fresh towels and bath creme and soap. Hot shower albeit not a power shower. Ample parking in the hotels car park around the back of the building. You do have to carry luggage around to the front entrance which has steep steps. No lift to the bedrooms on upper floors. There was a pleasant bar area with bottled and draught options. Overall, we got a bed to sleep, hot shower and hot drink facility in the room; as well as an area to socialise in the bar. What more do you want for a low priced one night stay. We will stay again for the price.

4.0/54 May 2026

Jonathan • Solo Trip

The hotel is in a good location, on the outside it looks a little run down, but inside is recently refurbished and stylish. The rooms are spacious with a lovely sea view, although rooms are not updated, it's decent and the wifi and tv has many good options. Check in and out is smooth so overall, excellent value 🙂

4.0/54 May 2026

trevor • Solo Trip

To say this hotel is advertised as a 1.5 star the hotel was impressive VFM but ... Be aware parking can be very tricky... I drove around for an hour on arrival trying to wait for a spot within a few hundred yards as my car was jammed packed with luggage for next day ferry crossing. I ended up parking on a 2 hour bay in town and walking back to hotel. A bit of a scary prospect. (2 hours only counts from 08:00 -18:00 so just about feasible but security wise I wouldn't recommend. Otherwise I'd have been considering a top rating.

4.0/516 Apr 2026

Carol • Solo Trip

Travelled by train,bedding and towels spotless,property needs updating.Didnt have breakfast just coffee but everything looked fresh.

4.0/517 Mar 2026

Julia • Couple Trip

Very good wi fi. Staff very friendly.

4.0/528 Dec 2025

Annette • Couple Trip

Friendly and welcoming

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24-hour Front Desk

Elevator

Children Facility

Luggage Storage

Bonfire Area

Accessible Facilities

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Picnic Area

Snack Bar/Deli

Public Facilities

Elevator/Lift

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Luggage Storage

Express Check-in

24-hour Front Desk

Hotel Safe

Express Check-out

Multilingual Staff

Concierge Services

Other Facilities

Indoor Fireplace

Business Facilities

Ballroom

Business Center

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

Transportation

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Connectivity

Free WiFi

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16/19 The Leas, Folkestone, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-anytime

Check-out10:30

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

About The Carlton Hotel

The Carlton Hotel Location
With a stay at The Carlton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Folkestone, within a 15-minute drive of Dover Castle and Lower Leas Coastal Park. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Leas Cliff Hall.

The Carlton Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.

The Carlton Hotel Rooms
Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Carlton Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children