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The Carlton Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Family Room (Deluxe)

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Explore the area

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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

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room (Deluxe)

Family Room (Deluxe)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Extra bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Folkestone

The Carlton Hotel puts you in the heart of Folkestone, within steps of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Cliff Hall. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Folkestone hotel include Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle.

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sandgate Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Folkestone Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folkestone Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone Central Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papas Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Carlton Hotel

Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Carlton Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 04 levels
  • 03 buildings
  • Built in 1880
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Carlton Hotel offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths 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 on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre

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
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Carlton Hotel?

The Carlton Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carlton Hotel?

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carlton Hotel on 8 Feb 2026 start from NZ$91.22, including 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.

Is parking available at The Carlton Hotel?

Yep, The Carlton Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Carlton Hotel?

Yep, The Carlton Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Sandgate Beach.

Does The Carlton Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Carlton Hotel?

No, The Carlton Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Carlton Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Carlton Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Carlton Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 254 out of 1000 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the worst, very basic. Strong smell of damp. Bed very bouncy too bouncy. Very echoing. Sorry would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honest star ratings, however it is a budget hotel so I wasn’t expecting the ritz. If you’re the sort of traveller that watches “3 in a bed” and gets your magnifying glass out, this one isn’t for you. Car park was secure enough but parking bays didn’t exist and I got blocked in. Reception area was alright, staff helpful, and the communal areas have had an update but I didn’t really use. Happy points removed at being a solo female put on the ground floor, but I’m glad I didn’t get put upstairs as I heard those rooms are in worse condition. Room was very dated. And apart from the fact that the bed linen was clean and bathroom had clearly seen some bleach before I got there, could use a proper deep clean. Curtain didn’t close properly, I had to manoeuvre the chair to help me obtain some privacy from the car park. But we got there. Room was very cold, but it’s single plane glass in autumn/winter (going to be cold). Didn’t feel it once in bed (just didn’t want to get out). Shower got hot after a while of running water, pressure was not great. No wifi Pretty sure they used to make adverts warning people about fires plugging gangs into gangs back in the 90s but this was the wiring around my room. Telly had streaming options only, but tbh, these aren’t the sort of rooms you stay in longer than you need. I wasn’t there for the amenities, only to rest between days at an event and the room did the job. Location great for town and seafront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking good,drinks good, however shower broke had to hold with one hand,floor in shower room dangerous...bed very noisy and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
The staff were very friendly and helpful carrying our bag to our room. Sadly the room needs redecorating and the furniture was very tired, the carpet was very badly worn and needs replacing. There was no mattress protector on the bed. The bathroom is in dire need of updating and the plug in the sink did not fit the plug hole. The parking was a bonus though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tia

Disliked: Staff & service
Lied to me about saying was free parking use to their guests in the car park just to slap me with a fine be rude on the desk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget isn’t the word

This hotel needs to be shut down asap it’s 20 years in need of renovation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
whole experience was awful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with family
Ok for a night but attic room was dark and dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Betty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and surrounding area were not clean. Blanket on bed not clean. Mattress on bed lumpy and uneven. Only thing that was ok was breakfast. P.S. water was running down the wall just above the electric fire, dangerous!! Won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

2/10 Terrible

hasham

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

DO READ THIS BEFORE BOOK THEM

I have reserved a room with sea view , the window was not properly locked and in state of repairs , the room facilities were ordinary and the toiletries were off very low quality. When I reserved the room it was shown on Hotel.com website that they cater full breakfast but in actual they have a so called continental breakfast options , that included very low quality food for eg the bread wasnt fresh , croissants were so dull , the mixed fruit was tin packs opened in bowl and even low quality cereals , the staff working in kitchen couldnt understand a word of English she directed me to main office to talk to them where a half asleep man comes from a back room and said its continental only and you will be served what you have , you can raise a complaint later. This kind of service when you receive what you expect from customer. Not Recommended at all.
Zoom and check quality
Zoom and check quality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The worst hotel I have ever stayed, avoid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olusegun

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025