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OYO The Southcliff Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in Folkestone

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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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
  • 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

  • ‪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:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and outdoor furniture
  • A lift, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property 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

  • 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

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

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 11 per day

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is OYO The Southcliff Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OYO The Southcliff Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 11 per day.

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. 244 out of 978 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 978 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 978 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 978 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 978 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

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff. An older hotel but clean and a lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Perfect stopover before heading to Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pushkar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Convenient place as a stop over for the shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had been refurbished to a high standard. The staff were very helpful & nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to town centre and beach. Room was basic but sufficient if it's just somewhere to sleep,as it was for us. Only problem was the shower which took a while to get up speed. Had to lay shower head in the tray to get full flow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Southcliff has a great location high above the beach. I got a great view of a massive thunderstorm over France. It also has a smallish lift (elevator) to all floors. My ensuite bathroom room was small but adequate. The window was difficult to open (and keep open). Two electrical outlets are not enough in the 21st century.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place needs work. Not clean. The water is very hot and cannot be adjusted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

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

Ian

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

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

4/10 Poor

lee

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

4/10 Poor

Raymond

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

4/10 Poor

Rafael

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

Nigel

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Heather

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

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

Peter

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