Is parking available at the hotel?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 6 per day. Limited parking spaces are provided, and reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults sharing a guestroom, with additional guests subject to breakfast fees.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not mentioned.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Folkestone, within a 10-minute drive of Leas Cliff Hall and Folkestone Harbour. It is 2.1 miles from Hythe Beach and 4.7 miles from Folkestone Beach. Nearby attractions include Kent Downs (0.5 km), Elham Valley Railway Museum (1.8 km), and Sandgate Beach (3.0 km).

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$61
February	$74
March	$84
April	$95
May	$113
June	$133
July	$142
August	$149
September	$110
October	$97
November	$67
December	$80

What guests think

Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel by IHG is widely praised as a convenient stop for Eurotunnel travellers, with friendly, efficient staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms, plus early takeaway breakfasts that suit very early departures.

While access to Le Shuttle is easy, new parking charges, small or limited spaces, and occasional car-park works frustrate some visitors. Rooms are basic and generally comfortable, yet several reviews mention hard pillows or sofa beds, intermittent air-conditioning or heating problems, and some noise from corridors, dogs, or nearby traffic. Breakfast is commonly rated good with early grab-and-go options, whereas the evening menu is limited and sometimes overpriced or unavailable. Expect a straightforward, practical stopover focused on convenience rather than frills.

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Facilities

On-site bar/restaurant and Tesla EV chargers are noted, and the hotel is dog friendly. Parking draws frequent complaints for added fees, limited or small spaces, and occasional works restricting capacity.

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Adam

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay the night before an early morning EuroTunnel crossing. The hotel is very close to the terminal and we were there in 5 minutes. There was some issues with the car park as a lot of it was blocked off (installing electric car charging points) but the hotel staff told me where I could park instead which was very convenient. Service was excellent and the breakfast was better than I was expecting. I would definitely stay at this hotel again in the future.

8

Zahra

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staffs are very nice. parking space is a bit narrow. dog friendly.

10

Robert

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very handy for tunnel crossing. Breakfast was convenient and great area to walk your dog.

10

Paula

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chris who booked us in and then helped us later in the evening was exceptionally lovely. He impressed us all a lot and made us happy. The hotel is ideal for the channel tunnel and close enough to Folkestone to have a little wander around the beautiful coast. The hotel is pet friendly which is great. There are some places to walk the dog a 10 minute drive away.

10

Patrick

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for channel tunnel. Great parking on site. Not much around except a McDonalds and a large supermarket. Nice bar and restaurant on site with reasonable prices. Absolutely great breakfast.

10

Catherine

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stop off to catch Le Shuttle early next morning. You have to pay for parking separately when you arrive

10

Peter

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s what you expect from a big chain hotel. Nothing wrong with it. Too many tesla chargers taking up half the car park.

10

Scott

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy checkin in. Limited parking for the size ans location of the hotel.

10

Paul

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent check in team.Added bonus of new Tesla super fast chargers on site!

8

Graham

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal stopover on way or returning from France. Breakfast could be better. Parking extra.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms and common areas clean, but there are recurring reports of smelly rooms, hair or stains on bedding, and the odd deep-clean issue.

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Gail

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean at all. Staff tried to be helpful and pleasant, but they were untrained in food handling. New parking charges are a pain in the neck - an additional hassle when checking in for four measly pounds - a real pain. Plus £30 charge for dogs is too much, plus our room smelt of dog wee ! Not a good stay.

8

Maria

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, clean and comfortable. Room was very clean, comfy bed and good shower. Breakfast was good, usual breakfast items, well presented. We loved the make your own pancake machine. Reception staff were on hand at check-in/check-out and were very friendly. It is about a 15minute drive to Le Shuttle. There is also a Tesco, 10mins away for fuel and snacks.

6

Monika

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good and reasonably priced for a night stay en route. Room was a bit filthy, bed and carpet both need a proper deep clean.

4

Martin

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smelly room, licking shower, short circuit in the lamp…..

10

Scott

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly welcome. Clean room. Decent buffet breakfast.

10

A

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy and comfortable

6

Ian

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is perfect for Channel Tunnel, 5 mins drive away and a Tesco and McDonalds just around the corner. Staff friendly and helpful Decent breakfast Only negatives were the with the room, wash basin didnt drain very well and dirty (blood) on sheets, which we didnt notice until the morning

10

Ema

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly staff, clean room and tasty breakfast!

4

Nicole

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Black short hair all over sheets and bedding let alone the carpet Constant loud bang type noises coming from the light panel above bed for hours so no sleep.. take away breakfast option not possible unless you want to chuck your bacon and eggs without any carton provided in the paper bag. Thanks for 3 bananas and 2 dry cupcakes..awsome stay for 94 quid..NOT! Don't let me start on the parkimg situation which gets advertised as parking provided!!!

8

Neil

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely ideal for an early-next-day crossing. Nice welcome and check-in, clean & comfortable room, quiet location. Simple access to Eurotunnel.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but generally comfortable for short stays. Multiple reviews mention hard pillows or sofa beds, occasional A/C or heating faults, poor lighting, and some noise from corridors, dogs, or nearby roads.

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Kerry

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything good about hotel just very inconsiderate guests banging doors,having arguments and shouting at eachother in corridor early hours of morning waking us all up.

8

KAYE

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly fine hotel. Was a little too warm In the room for us personally. Very friendly staff

6

David

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed and the camp bed were both very uncomfortable, and none of the family slept well. The hotel is generally clean, but jaded and in need of some care and attention to the fixtures and fittings.

10

Nicola

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely helpful staff. Great breakfast and great price. Only complaint was the sofa bed was so uncomfortable. Would still recommend and would absolutely stay there again

6

Carolyn

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room had no air-conditioning or fan so the room was very hot during the night. We had to open the window and listen to the motorway.

10

Barry

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great check in and breakfast but the beds are very hard and the pillows awful. Choice of firm ie rock hard or soft and very lumpy. Horrible prickly fabric left my face itchy and uncomfortable, consequently didn’t sleep and had an early tunnel train so not a great start to my holiday

6

Lisa

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic and run down. It hadnt been cleaned properly and the soap dispensers etc were empty. Advertised as having air conditioning but unable to change to a comfortable level so was too hot. Incredibly noisy first thing in the morning. Food was ok

8

James

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was our second overnight stay here as convenience for early channel tunnel train. This time unfortunately was not as good as the first. Cleanliness was perfect but we had an issue with air conditioning not working. We didn’t report this to be fair as we were late arriving and by the time we realised it wasn’t working we were past the point of no return. Overall it was great and I would stay here again if required.

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Daniela

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really needed a decent sleep with our daughter arrived at 8pm, firstly the cot hadn’t been put up that we requested…. It wasn’t even in the room, though they did bring one straight up when asked. The annoying part was all night doors were slamming, this kept my daughter awake much of the night. We we were only here from 8pm to 7am and spent that time uncomfortable with doors banging.

8

Ashley

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal for the early euro shuttle and friendly staff who were able to accommodate a takeaway breakfast. The only downside was how dark the rooms are with no overall lighting, only bathroom and bedside lighting. It made the 5am checkout more difficult as it was hard to see and find out stuff.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with consistently friendly, helpful staff and efficient check-in/out; early takeaway breakfasts are arranged readily.

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10

Martin

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean modern rooms. Friendly staff and good simple bar and restaurant and cooked breakfast. Only gripe is £20 pet fee which is excessive

10

Pam

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived early and car parking registration process explained. Very easy check-in. Staff very friendly. Hotel very clean. Room a good size and well equipped. We had breakfast in hotel which was well presented but didn’t choose to dine in hotel or use the bar.

10

Peter

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service. We were given early check in and offered coffee while we waited. Very handy for Eurotunnel and Ferries. Good breakfast and friendly staff

10

Lynda

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff go above and beyond

10

Jonathan

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, in particular Chris who took the time to talk to my very chatty son at breakfast.

10

Paula

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chris who booked us in and then helped us later in the evening was exceptionally lovely. He impressed us all a lot and made us happy. The hotel is ideal for the channel tunnel and close enough to Folkestone to have a little wander around the beautiful coast. The hotel is pet friendly which is great. There are some places to walk the dog a 10 minute drive away.

10

Philip

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chris the guy who checked is in waa outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble.

10

Joanne

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming and swift check in and check out

10

Mark

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was brief (early euro tunnel), but was perfect. Check-in was fast, friendly and efficient. The rooms were spotless amd well appointed. We were checking out too early for breakfast so they made us up breakfast bags ready to go at 5am with a smile, without us even asking! Great service!

10

Alex

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Night manager was very helpful. Room clean and quiet. Breakfast very good.

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Location

Exceptionally convenient for Le Shuttle/Channel Tunnel and handy for nearby Tesco/fuel. The immediate area feels industrial and some traffic or site noise is mentioned.

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Hayley

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for le shuttle!

8

Maria

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, clean and comfortable. Room was very clean, comfy bed and good shower. Breakfast was good, usual breakfast items, well presented. We loved the make your own pancake machine. Reception staff were on hand at check-in/check-out and were very friendly. It is about a 15minute drive to Le Shuttle. There is also a Tesco, 10mins away for fuel and snacks.

10

Adrian

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for the Channel Tunnel, friendly and welcoming staff, very dog friendly.

8

Elizabeth

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for the Eurotunnel. Hotel was very clean and staff were friendly. There is a restaurant in hotel which was ok-ish.

10

Alison

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff really helpful at check in, venue so convenient for the tunnel..

10

Peter

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location to stop before taking the chunnel

10

Kenneth

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasantly surprised. Seems new property. Breakfast included which was a surprise. Good facilities and great location 5 mins away from Eurotunnel

8

Helen

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Didnt like the area on an industrial estate

8

Alan

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and large clean room, free parking was good as was the breakfast. Close to a Tesco supermarket and only 8 minutes drive to Le Shuttle terminal.

8

Neil

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely ideal for an early-next-day crossing. Nice welcome and check-in, clean & comfortable room, quiet location. Simple access to Eurotunnel.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised, with early grab-and-go options for early departures. Evening food is basic with a limited menu, mixed quality, and prices some consider high; occasional stock shortages occur.

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Laura

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay before heading to Le Shuttle. Check in was quick and easy. Several parking spaces available on arrival late at night. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was hot, tasty and plentiful with options to take away for those on earlier trains. Very smooth and efficient.

8

John

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect accommodation and good value for money. However the dinner menu is very much over priced for what you get.

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Patrick

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room, service and parking facilities excellent. Breakfast excellent. Food on offer for evening meals quite indifferent: choices only fast food---lots of batter and beef , burgers full of ultra processed food!!! Drinks a rip off!

10

Janet

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely stay, very comfortable ate at the restaurant in the evening and had a lovely breakfast. There was an issue with the shower but we reported it and all sorted. Ideal from the channel tunnel. Our third stay and will stay again

8

Maria

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, clean and comfortable. Room was very clean, comfy bed and good shower. Breakfast was good, usual breakfast items, well presented. We loved the make your own pancake machine. Reception staff were on hand at check-in/check-out and were very friendly. It is about a 15minute drive to Le Shuttle. There is also a Tesco, 10mins away for fuel and snacks.

6

Mrs Angela

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel came over as weary & needing of a good deep clean. Not up to your normal standard. 3 if not more items on a limited menu not available. Not very good.

10

Tina

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

early leave on Euro Shuttle so this was a great hotel, was even kind enough that we grabbed a bag with a few breakfast items as it was 6.00am when we left. Staff nice and all smiled... what a difference.

8

James

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! Very friendly, and well trained. On top of that, a few are trained bartenders who know how to draw a pint! Breakfast was great! The room was quite comfortable and the shower was excellent!

8

Graham

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal stopover on way or returning from France. Breakfast could be better. Parking extra.

10

Stephen

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The packed breakfast was amazing. The bacon and sausage sandwiches were just what you needed for a quick breakfast whilst travelling through the tunnel. They were nice and warm.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $69	2 $72	3 $72	4 $78	5 $80	6 $94	7 $99
8 $74	9 $70	10 $74	11 $74	12 $79	13 $80	14 $84
15 $74	16 $70	17 $74	18 $74	19 $80	20 $80	21 $93
22 $74	23 $70	24 $78	25 $134	26 $102	27 $86	28 $95
29 $74	30 $74

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