Hotels on the beach in Folkestone, United Kingdom
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Folkestone. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 2 Amazing Beach Hotels in Folkestone
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1 The Ship Inn - Sandgate Folkestone
Just 5 minutes' drive from the Channel Tunnel, The Ship Inn - Sandgate offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional pub restaurant. Located in Sandgate, the inn is a mile from Folkestone Harbor. Set in a Victorian cottage, the rooms all feature a private bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have a TV, hairdryer and DVD player, and some have wonderful views across the English Channel. The cozy Ship Inn Restaurant serves a varied menu, featuring homemade specials and local produce. The bar offers a range of real ales and beverages. Delicious cooked breakfasts are served daily in the courtyard or on the terrace. With Dover Ferry Terminals just 15 minutes’ drive away, Ship Inn is only yards from Sandgate’s sandy beach. Historical Canterbury is a 20-minute drive away, and picturesque Hythe can be reached in just 5 minutes’ drive.
Address 65 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate Show on map -
2 The Royal Norfolk Hotel
Folkestone
Located in the picturesque seaside village of Sandgate, The Royal Norfolk Hotel is a few minutes' walk from the pebble beach. It is directly behind Sandgate Castle, which is a favorite spot for local fishermen catching sea bass and mackerel. Gee's our Bar serves draft lagers and house wines. Free WiFi, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in all rooms at Royal Norfolk. Breakfast is available in the morning. The neighboring town of Folkestone can be reached in a 15-minute walk and features many shops, a cinema, and the Leas Cliffs. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is a 15-minute drive, and the town of Dover is just 11 miles away. The Royal Norfolk hotel is on a busy High Street that is also the coast road to Brighton!
Address 7 Sandgate High Street Show on map- Karaoke
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