The Ship Inn Folkestone

23 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB, United Kingdom
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The Ship Inn Folkestone

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Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,119 reviews

Set in Folkestone, near Folkestone Beach, Folkestone Harbour and Folkestone Central Railway Station, The Ship Inn Folkestone has a bar. Featuring sea and quiet street views, this guest house also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers full-day security and a housekeeping service for guests. At the guest house, units come with a private bathroom. Sandgate Beach is 2 km from the guest house, while Eurotunnel UK is 10 km from the property. London City Airport is 112 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Donnelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Clean,convenient,excellent team and food. Trish the manager was outstanding, value for money”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Didn’t have breakfast Evening meal was lovely,good value”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “When we arrived the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We booked 3 rooms, all of which were spotless and very comfy. Rooms 1 and 2, a double and a twin had beautiful views overlooking the sea and harbour. Access via a separate door was...”
  • Andrews
    Germany Germany
    “Very helpful in every way. We will be back in December.”
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staff were so friendly and helpful. Room view was exceptional. Would definitely recommend-book when returning to Folkestone and would recommend to others”
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Outstanding value, a great stay for a work trip that unexpectedly went to two days”
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location perfect, view of the harbour from the room window. Overnight street parking right outside the inn was an added bonus. They serve the Guinness in town.”
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location , very friendly people, nice cosy room , we really enjoyed our little break”
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely stay here again.”
  • D
    Danie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fresh clean and cosy. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Pub is very lively and fun with live music events.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,112 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Overlooking Folkestone’s stunning harbour, The Ship Inn Bar & Guest Accommodation is well known for its selection of real ales, amazing home-cooked food with an emphasis on locally sourced fish, but what makes us the pride of Folkestone is our homely welcome - extended to our friends far and near, both old and new to our small, yet idyllic pub, right on the Harbour.

Neighbourhood information

Folkestone is a resort town in southeast Kent, a popular seaside destination for holidaymakers, the older part of town is a lovely mix of Georgian buildings, cobbled streets, and a long, sweeping promenade along the seafront. Our Bar & Accommodation is located right on the harbour, providing breathtaking views of the bay.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Ship Inn Folkestone
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Activities

  • Live music/performance

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Ship Inn Folkestone takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Ship Inn Folkestone in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about The Ship Inn Folkestone

  • Room options at The Ship Inn Folkestone include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from The Ship Inn Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Ship Inn Folkestone may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Ship Inn Folkestone is 1.1 miles from the centre of Folkestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Ship Inn Folkestone offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/performance

  • Check-in at The Ship Inn Folkestone is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.