Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
Getting around
Folkestone Central Station - 16 min walk
Folkestone West Station - 21 min walk
Folkestone Harbour Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
The Bouverie Tap - 8 min walk
Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - 9 min walk
Butty's - 8 min walk
Keppels Bar - 5 min walk
The Radnor Arms - 9 min walk
About this property
Westward Ho Hotel
When you stay at Westward Ho Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 10 per night)
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 37
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
5 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 10 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Westward Ho Hotel Folkestone
Westward Ho Folkestone
Westward Ho Hotel Hotel
Westward Ho Hotel Folkestone
Westward Ho Hotel Hotel Folkestone
Frequently asked questions
Does Westward Ho Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Westward Ho Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Westward Ho Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Westward Ho Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Westward Ho Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Westward Ho Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and windsurfing. Westward Ho Hotel also has a garden.
What's the area around Westward Ho Hotel like?
Westward Ho Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and 7 minutes' walk from Sandgate Beach.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 26, 2024
Lovely family run B&B
Lovely little B&B close to the seafront. Stayed here during off season so they arranged to meet me at the B&B for check-in and the communication was excellent. Very friendly staff during check-in and out. Easily walkable to the town and train station
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Nice stay
Easy to find from the directions, well placed and enjoyed our stay
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 15, 2024
Unfortunate
There was an awful smell throughout the hotel, like drains or a portaloo. The beds in our room (6) were terribly old and uncomfortable, every time you moved the children woke up as they were so squeaky, the mattresses were discolored and stained.
The bathroom was old and in great need of modernization, the shower didn't work, however the maintenance man sorted it out straight away. We were only provided with one towel each. Toiletries and chocolate was a nice touch. However we would not stay here again. Lovely view and position. Not quite sure why this hotel has 8/10 score. (this is why we booked it) Shame as it could be really nice with some updating and new beds.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 4, 2024
Great hosts
Excellent service and very friendly hosts both on the phone and in person. Good sized room, but there were areas where it could have been a little cleaner in the bathroom and carpets.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 28, 2024
Nice lofty /Airy ensuite Room
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 24, 2024
Pawel
Pawel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Lovely clean room and a nice bathroom . Great view of The Leas and sea.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.
Susan
Susan, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Westward Ho Hotel
Helpful staff good room, good price, good location.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 24, 2024
It served its purpose as we were leaving early to get le shuttle . staff at check was lovely . Bed really uncomfortable . Bedding and towels were lovely a clean though .
Emma
Emma, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2024
Bret
Bret, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Good value for money.
Large room
Friendly staff
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
We stayed here prior to Le shuttle, our room was recently decorated, clean and quiet and at a great price. The staff were helpful polite and cheerful.
We paid an addition £4 for the on-street parking after 8am.
We’d use Westward Ho again
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Excellent Budget stopover. Clean, warm & good location for Eurotunnel. Reception member Jay checked us in (we called 20 mins prior to arrival as instructed) & gave us all the relevant info - very friendly & helpful. Dog friendly. We’ll be back 👍
michelle
michelle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 11, 2024
All mostly good could do with a working lift to top floor
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 7, 2024
Comfortable bed in small room with a great seaside view and a cold breakfast for a very decent price, comparatively. Downside was that the TV didn’t work, veggie options for breakfast were minimal and the building was a bit musty
WILLIAM
WILLIAM, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 7, 2024
Good location and size of room but in poor condition. The communal areas are poor too.
Staff was good but breakfast was more of something very basic and no cooked items.
Could have done the interior properly as they have few many properties and need looking after urgently.
Jamshid
Jamshid, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Really nice place, Thank you
Anais
Anais, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 1, 2024
Property was clean and room was comfortable.
Stairs were hard work and parking was limited.
We walked to the town centre , so that we didn't lose our space
Ken
Ken, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2024
Westward…
Sadly no lock on window and being on the ground floor we were not able to open window due to room smelling very musty because of damp on walls
Bed needs a topper and tightened up
Second bedside lamp needed
Loo made very strange noises
Shower was not clean
Room not clean…
Positive note Night manager Jay was very helpful
Towels were lovely
Breakfast was very good Thank you for GF products
Maggie
Maggie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2024
I couldn’t fault the staff. Breakfast was welcoming.
Room was very poor.
Sagging mattress on bed. Plaster found on our bed! Beds need a good clean
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Friendly and Convenient B&B for channel crossing.
Convenient B&B prior to channel crossing. The hosts were friendly and accommodating by allowing us checking in very late by midnight.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Beautiful building, really lovely family room with en suite and sea views. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Claire
Claire, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Pleasant stopover
We stayed as a family of 4 for a very quick stop before catching an early train. Hotel is clean, family room very large and comfortable beds. Staff were lovely on arrival.
Cally
Cally, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Well loved period property. Fantastic location and walkable to the town centre. Highly recommended and will definitely book again.
ALBERTO
ALBERTO, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Great little b and b with very friendly hosts. This is not a five star hotel, but had loads of lovely touches like tea and coffee, water, chocolates etc. Comfy and very clean, and they allowed us to keep our (clean) bikes in the room for the right before our ferry the next day. Breakfast was lovely, and did exactly what it said on the tin. Quiet area, albeit on a slightly less salubrious end of town - but we walked to and from town with two young children along the sea front for dinner and had no issues at all. Highly recommended.