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OYO The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in Folkestone

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Front of property
Lobby
Standard Single Room
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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22-26 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY
  • Leas Cliff Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folkestone Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Folkestone Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the area

Folkestone

OYO The Southcliff Hotel puts you in the heart of Folkestone, within steps of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Cliff Hall. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Plus you'll find luggage storage, a lift and a banquet hall. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Folkestone hotel include Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 2 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
  • McDonald's
  • ‪The Chambers - ‬4 min walk
  • Conchita's Mexican Restaurant
  • ‪Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - ‬3 min walk

About this property

OYO The Southcliff Hotel

Victorian hotel in Folkestone
As a guest of OYO The Southcliff Hotel, you'll find a terrace, express check-out, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victorian Folkestone hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1865
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
OYO The Southcliff Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

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

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 11 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1865
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 1 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 1 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.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 11 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Southcliff Folkestone
Southcliff Hotel
Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
The Southcliff Folkestone, Kent, UK
The Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
The Southcliff
The Southcliff Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

Yep, OYO The Southcliff Hotel has a self car park for GBP 11 per day.

Are there any beaches close to OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

There is a golf course next to OYO The Southcliff Hotel.

OYO The Southcliff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 979 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dominic

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

Avoid at all costs

As a well travelled couple both in the uk and abroad this has to be the worst hotel i have ever stayed in. No heating, discarded tissues in the room, an unfriendly receptionist, no free parking as stated, water stains on the ceiling worse than the titanic, the shower wouldnt give a sparrow a good wash and completely run down. Makes fawlty towers look like a luxury resort.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was unablento have a shower as the water drbbled out out the shower head, really disappointing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff. No breakfast available as yet, but guided to alternatives. Needs sweetners in the room for diabetics (coffeee/tea) Would stay again for business meetings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lady very helpful, pity the property is somewhat needing attention. Considering a lot of homeless people are currently living there which is great for them and the property but is not necessarily conducive for travellers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

M.J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple, but clean hotel at very reasonable price. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Customer service great but no basic hot water

Unfortunately we have experienced a cold water so then the day after hot water so we could not have a shower at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for this price !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Francesca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not Impressed

Sadly this old hotel has not been restored to it former glory. It has had a refit to the interior.,the exterior is extremely run down. Our welcoming committee & they were. Was a set of long term residents seated outside a keypad locked reception door. Very sadly too as they openly shared with me. They were being housed in the hotel having fallen on hard times. (They were not asylum seekers) We paid a budget price so our expectations were not high. However the price paid was excessive. Given that this property is currently really a hostel. It is Not conducive at all with an overnight relaxing trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel room was clean, tidy and fresh looking. Rest of hotel looking its age and out dated. Took over half hour to locat a free parking spot in surrounding street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oleksandr

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
need to add parking space not as self parking
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don’t let your initial vision put you off, the hotel looks very run down but is very clean and comfortable. We had a sea view which was nice however it also means you have the hotel front lighting shining through the curtains which isn’t ideal. We would stay again with more limited expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy but needs work

Friendly staff, clean room, very comfy bed. The outside looks delapidated and carpets in the passageways are old and a bit grubby. The lift was small and the lift doors could do with painting. The signage could do with updating. They are obviously trying to upgrade everything but the room could have had a new lampshade on the room light and pull string in the bathroom. The room wall table could do with a paint or restaining. The wardrobe internal shelf should be painted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is in a very poor condition. Clearly lack of maintenance. It's run down and obvious hasn't been decorated for the past 30 years
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like living in a fridge !!!!!!! Despite putting heating on ten hours later still freezing Plumbing terrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

M

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with group
Lovely old building facing the sea, very quiet inside & outside, just 16 mins walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When booking this hotel, it looked lovely. Unfortunately on arrival, it was clear that the pictures on here were taken many years ago! The room was clean but there a lots of bodge jobs done in the room. We met a couple of the obviously long term lodgers, one of who was aggressive towards us! One a positive, the staff were cheery, friendly and helpful. A beautiful costal walk is on your doorstep and the hotel is very near to the venue we attended last night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

DEAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Functional

Basic functional hotel for a short overnight stay, hotel is clean on reflection ( towels bedding bathroom etc ) but it is aged and somewhat run down
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Not far from town parking was abit of a pain have to pay which it doesn’t save that on web and I paid extra for balcony but had no chairs to seat out there with was a shame
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel requires complete renovation. Desperately needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I been there two times now and didn’t get any problem and they even allowed dogs which is a bonus yes I recommend it’s really nice 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024