OYO The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Beach hotel in Folkestone with free parking

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Double Room (Compact)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
22-26 The Leas, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY

What's nearby

  • Leas Cliff Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leas Lift - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bouverie Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Butty's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Radnor Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

OYO The Southcliff Hotel

Hotel by the sea
OYO The Southcliff Hotel provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • A lift, outdoor furniture and meeting rooms
Room features
All 68 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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

  • Free self parking on site

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

Pets not 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

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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
OYO The Southcliff Hotel Hotel
OYO The Southcliff Hotel Folkestone
OYO The Southcliff Hotel Hotel Folkestone

Frequently asked questions

Is OYO The Southcliff Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

As of 19 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OYO The Southcliff Hotel on 6 July 2025 start from AU$102.55, 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.

How much is parking at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OYO The Southcliff Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Folkestone hotel is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Lower Leas Coastal Park and Leas Cliff Hall. Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe and Leas Lift are also within 10 minutes. Folkestone Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Folkestone Harbour Station is 17 minutes.

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OYO The Southcliff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 957 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

10/10

Very nice place for this price !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

The place needs work. Not clean. The water is very hot and cannot be adjusted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Been many times in the past however not for the last 4 or 5 years. Was nice to see it hasnt changed too much and still old school quirky. Nice fresh paint in the rooms. Only disapointment was we had a sea view room above entrance. People outside talking at 5:30 am quite loudly. Which woke us up.Will come back again but not in a room directly above reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

4/10

Was unablento have a shower as the water drbbled out out the shower head, really disappointing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Good Points - Very comfy and large bed. Friendly staff and very quiet. Very cool retro lift which was a highlight. Small bar with decent pool table. Bad Points- Greeted with a £30 damage deposit request on arrival which you get back once the cleaner has inspected your room. Makes you feel like your untrusted and dodgy. Website states parking yet this is basic on street pay and display parking away from hotel. Whole hotel is like stepping back in time. In need of major refurb. Bar was lacking alcohol, lights for pool table illuminating the floor next to the table. No partition on balcony so couldn't leave door open over night, no windows for fresh air. Door to room would not lock, had to prop a chair behind door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

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

4/10

The hotel requires complete renovation. Desperately needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

4/10

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

Like living in a fridge !!!!!!! Despite putting heating on ten hours later still freezing Plumbing terrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

This was a nice hotel for us to meet up with family in town and not have to drive home. The staff were friendly and the room was clean, and had everything you needed. The view of the sea was a lovely way to wake up. I'm certain when all the refurbishment is complete and the dining options come back, that this is a hotel we will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Perfect location for access to the town and harbour. Breathtaking views, lovely terrace area with sea views. Friendly and helpful staff always on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

I like the sea view and staff are friendly and helpful but the hotel is out dated needs bright colours in the hallways and photos need to be more modern.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Property is great for long or short stays reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

Although there was scaffolding on the building, we had a lovely sea view room. Decor was old, but it was clean and staff were very friendly and very helpful. We had a lovely 2 days thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

You get what you pay for. Bed’s uncomfortable. No water pressure. Great location. Place to stay. Would stay again for price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

lovely three day stay to attend family event,no food available at hotel but no worries pleanty of places to eat nearby, its a bit dated but so are we and at least its not all grey and white it felt comfortable i would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

Clean but under renovation. Very lovely location, lots of room choices, great place to spend a couple nights. Gave snacks too. Comfortable and budget friendly. Great little cocktail bar, with a billiard room. .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

The staff was really helpful and friendly and the bed was really nice to lay in the balcony was nice as it was really hot it was clean I would of given it 5 stars but as the sink Leaked All over the floor and taps moved and no plug for the Barth I give it 4 stars but over all it was really nice I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024