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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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, al fresco dining at The Great Room, and refreshing cocktails at the bar. Enjoy the sun-kissed terrace, convenient business center, free in-room WiFi, luggage storage for peace of mind and 24-hour front desk assistance. Past guests rave about the delicious breakfast and super helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Elham Valley Railway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Peene Quarry Country Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Tower Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hythe Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Brown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Arrow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain - ‬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
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, children's books, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Water dispenser

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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)

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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 does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG on Nov 24, 2025 start from $63.54, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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. 585 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Would stay again thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDEEP

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic. Lovely staff, parking, superb room. Very good choice of food. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience from check in to check out. Chris and Simon made the experience seamless. The rooms are clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for the tunnel, friendly staff and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spend a night with my family, very friendly staffs, kids love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking (although having to pay for it as a hotel guest is just wrong) and friendly/helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for tunnel. Friendly staff and a good breakfast from 6.00.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived very late with two small children and the staff were so friendly and accommodating, room was so clean and comfortable. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, super easy to get the Le Shuttle, staff all lovely and very helpful and the breakfast was great. Will stop here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonus that the hotel is pet friendly. Rooms were spacious & comfortable. Facilities were very good within the hotel. V convenient for le shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tsz Kin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and helpful staff a convenient stop before or after Eurotunnel or Dover ferries
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel was easy to find and the staff were all very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for access to the shuttle, staff were very welcoming and I think it’s the cleanest hotel we’ve ever stayed at ! Only negative was it was quite noisy, we were close to the lift and just above reception.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

east place to stay before a early Euro trip.

on route to LeMans Classic and easy stop and stay before a early start.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night with a 5:30am start. The check in was extremely easy and I must say Cameron went out his way to be pleasant to everyone. Jo in the restaurant was also very good and pleasant nothing seemed too much trouble for the staff and the hotel and management should be very proud of them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location to stop before taking the chunnel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First, the staff were all excellent. The evening meal was mediocre but the breakfast choice was good. However the whole experience was ruined by the reception area being more like Crufts than a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Great stay

Friendly welcome from the staff, dog friendly room booked and all went very smoothly. Had an early start 4am buffet continental breakfast available to take away. Overall great an experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The convenient position for the channel tunnel was ideal and the parking was easy. The room was comfortable BUT there should have been a plug socket near the mirror.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Clean, Comfortable, friendly staff

Clean, Comfortable, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025