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The Carlton Hotel

3.0 star property

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Marina
Lobby lounge
Family Room (Deluxe) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $74
$62 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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16/19 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DU
  • Place, Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkestone Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room, Sea View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Deluxe) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Extra bed)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Folkestone

With a stay at The Carlton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Folkestone, within a 15-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. .This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sandgate Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Folkestone Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Folkestone Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papas Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Firkin - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Carlton Hotel

The Carlton Hotel offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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.
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.
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.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Carlton Folkestone
Carlton Hotel Folkestone
The Carlton Hotel Hotel
The Carlton Hotel Folkestone
The Carlton Hotel Hotel Folkestone

The Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 270 out of 1009 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We always stay at the carlton when visiting folkstone the staff are very friendly and flexible with helping out its always hasstle free.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Becky

Disliked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely sea view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time this month
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ideal for an overnight stay before getting the ferry from Dover the next day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good I was happy staying there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Fitim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting place. Avoid at all costs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Marc

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

Great night stay at Carlton Hotel

Staff on reception were friendly and helpful and check-in was quick and easy. My room contained everything I required during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location near the sea. The hotel is old and characteristic but clean. The staff were friendly and helpful especially the receptionist as she helped with the parking and provided useful info.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay and it was a very reasonable price we would saty there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly staff

Very basic, but friendly staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and host thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

francisco j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks guys love my stay with you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
i booked 4 single rooms for 4 guests which also included a late check out , even though i wasn't staying. i was woken up by the hotel giving me a early wake up call at 3am !! in reference to the hotel windows were draughty and only single glazing my guests who needed the late check out was woken up by cleaners trying to get in the room overall experience hotel clean but probably wouldnt recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Staff & service
good location. comfortable room and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Charlie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly. lounge, reception and bar very clean and refurbished. Unfortunately the room let it down with lots of damage to the walls and the bathroom including past damp leaks and previous guests hair everywhere. Free WiFi in room with smart tv and sea view within very close walking distance to the town was a bonus though, was fine for what we needed the room for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice budget hotel. Great location. Coffee and breakfast could be a lot better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Handy for the Channel Tunnel.

A basic hotel. Good value. An easy walk to shops and a few restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe quiet convenient walkable ; the receptionist remembered me from several years ago ; beautiful window in stairwell
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We only needed a bed for the night and a shower for when we left and for the price we paid we cant fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Witold

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well. Thin wall, you hear everthing around you and everybody . But if take earplugs you will be sleep like baby. But what you expect for that price . If you want better hotel you have to pay more . Simple
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025