With free parking and air-conditioned rooms, this hotel is 1 mile from Folkestone Eurotunnel terminal and a 20-minute drive from Dover Port. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas. Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel is off junction 12 of the M20 motorway and is the closest hotel to Folkestone’s Eurotunnel terminal. The recent refurbished rooms have views of the surrounding countryside and are well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. This is a pet friendly hotel, subject to prior arrangement. The Great Room serves dinner and drinks. A breakfast is served in the morning and takeaway packed breakfasts can be requested for early check-out. Pet fee of £20 per pet per night paybale at the check-in.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s so near the motorway and the channel tunnel. It’s 5mins drive to the tunnel
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dog really friendly. Staff superb. Close to channel tunnel. Served me a pint straight away
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were really friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super friendly, helpful staff, room was comfortable. Super pet friendly - not just tolerated but welcomed.
  • Arthur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We asked for a room with a walk in shower and this is what we got, probably the best we have used in any hotel. We had stayed in this hotel before due to it's location near to the Shuttle terminal but this time was different in that the service...
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room, the cleanliness, the staff and the food and location
  • Marina
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Location!!! It's a 5min drive from the Le Shuttle terminal, excellent location and the price was good.
  • Branko
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Close to tunnel, clean, friendly. Allowed to eat take-away in the restaurant of the hotel. Hotel bar open until late.
  • Sun
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Breakfast was very good. Eggs bacon the whole full English breakfast. Great value for money. Rooms small but very good value.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and helpful despite being sadly understaffed but they coped well and were very efficient. Evening meal was very good (portions very generous!) and despite once again the lack of staff and number of guests the food was...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Great Room
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • Welsh
  • English
  • Polish

House rules
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroDiscoverSoloCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

For satellite navigation systems, please use the postcode CT19 4QJ.

A maximum of 2 pets per room are allowed by request for an additional GBP 20 per pet per stay; pets must be booked in advance.

Please note that the hotel car park is operated by Parking Eye and cars must be registered on check in to avoid any charges during your stay.

We are currently in the process of reconditioning exterior part of the building.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Great Room
  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, an IHG Hotel is 1.9 miles from the center of Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.