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Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
$60
$50 nightly
$60 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026

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Cheriton Parc, Cheriton High St, Folkestone, England, CT18 8AN
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandgate Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 the neighborhood

Folkestone

Located in Folkestone, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hythe Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Folkestone Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Elham Valley Railway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hythe Beach
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Folkestone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at The Great Room serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Great Room - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

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
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 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)

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

margaret

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

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Uriel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Gail

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

Not a good stay

Not clean at all. Staff tried to be helpful and pleasant, but they were untrained in food handling. New parking charges are a pain in the neck - an additional hassle when checking in for four measly pounds - a real pain. Plus £30 charge for dogs is too much, plus our room smelt of dog wee ! Not a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff. Manager approachable and assisted with parking motorcycle on trailer and our service animals. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDEEP

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location just down the road from the tunnel and close to Folkestone town. Decent breakfast and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025