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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elham Valley Railway Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hythe Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room amenity

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kent Downs. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Great Room, a bistro that serves international cuisine
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 7 minutes by car from Leas Cliff Hall and 7 minutes from Folkestone Harbour
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a front desk safe are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Folkestone hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Great Room – This bistro specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 4 per day)
  • Limited on-site self 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 for New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 4 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Folkestone Tunnel
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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 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

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maaike

👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

HEIDI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and swift check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

margaret

Travelled with family
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

Hayley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
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

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shelagh

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

Good stay

Quiet room. Tv didn’t work but staff changed it when we reported it. Restaurant ok. Offered what we needed. Clean room, pleasant staff and close to the Chunnel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tsz Kin

Travelled with family
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

Catherine

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

Good location for taking Le Shuttle

Great stop off to catch Le Shuttle early next morning. You have to pay for parking separately when you arrive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Great nights sleep and very good breakfast to start the next stage of our journey. The person on the reception was very helpfull and made sure everything went well. Once again great experience and will return as we always have when back in the UK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

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

Eurotunnel stopover.

Ideal stopover on way or returning from France. Breakfast could be better. Parking extra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Great check in

Chris the guy who checked is in waa outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Not a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uriel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable bed Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Great Hotel

Great hotel, clean and comfortable. Room was very clean, comfy bed and good shower. Breakfast was good, usual breakfast items, well presented. We loved the make your own pancake machine. Reception staff were on hand at check-in/check-out and were very friendly. It is about a 15minute drive to Le Shuttle. There is also a Tesco, 10mins away for fuel and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025