In a tranquil setting, Wards Hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and relaxation. Unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or explore your surroundings with free self parking. With a garden, Earls Restaurant on site serving kids' meals and multilingual staff at hand.
Papa's Fish & Chips - Sandgate Road - 12 min walk
The Park Inn - 9 min walk
Butty's - 8 min walk
Keppels Bar - 7 min walk
About this property
Wards Hotel
At Wards Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Earls Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a garden.
Languages
Czech, English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Dining table
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Earls Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Wards Folkestone
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Frequently asked questions
Does Wards Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wards 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 Wards Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Wards Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wards Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Wards Hotel and nearby?
Wards Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Wards Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Earls Restaurant.
What's the area around Wards Hotel like?
Wards Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and 11 minutes' walk from Sandgate Beach.
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Wards Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Very nice and clean, good was great
nigel
nigel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 19, 2024
Convenient stop over
A good stop over for the tunnel with free parking.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2024
Nice location. Friendly staff
Shane
Shane, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
good service and quiet
Bernd
Bernd, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2024
The spacious room, staff were friendly, only nobody on reception at night . But really enjoyed my time at this hotel.
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2023
Clean, modern and the staff were very helpful. Location was great.
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2023
Nice location.
Brenden
Brenden, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2024
2nd Stay Central and good staff
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2022
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Dmitry
Dmitry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Nice friendly staff👍
Ray
Ray, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2023
Brilliant stay and pleasantly surprised to find an excellent vegan menu with a full English!
Nice location, comfy bed and staff very friendly. Will come again
Khrys
Khrys, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2023
Perfect
A one night stop over en route to France.
The staff were incredibly friendly and the bar and restaurant were very nice . A lovely place to stay .. will definitely use again . Also had English wines by the glass … looking forward to my next trip out if Folkestone ..
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 13, 2024
terrible service, no staff
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2022
Hidden treasure
Warm and friendly and dog friendly!
We couldnt have asked for more!
Connor even arranged for a takeaway breakfast pack for our early morning check out for Eurotunnel! Fantastic!!!
Arindam
Arindam, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 27, 2023
We haven't been in here for over 10 years when Wards we a lovely building and interior, unfortunately it is now very tired and in need of some updating, especially the bathrooms.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2024
Disappointed
Comfort good enough, friendliness good enough but service at mealtimes leaves a lot to be desired. Had a dinner with our family which, despite us being the only ones there, took a long time ! Waiting 45-60 mins for meal to arrive is not acceptable. Breakfast next day was the same (and we never did get our cereal)
Staffing levels need to be looked at.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 3, 2024
Deceiving website and overpriced
The hotel website is deceiving! On arrival it looks very shabby and the gentleman on reception advised that the restaurant was closed due to chef illness. The room had a camp bed for our teenage daughter. The blinds were plastic and were broken and the windows single glazed and rotten. One of the pillows had stains on and the bedding felt cheap. The whole hotel needs a full overhaul and in its current condition/services is VERY overpriced!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 25, 2022
Awful
Rooms very small, overpriced, scrapes on walls with paper missing, water marks on walls in bathroom decoration in poor repair, dirty marks on quilt cover and what appeared to be a mustard-coloured throw in quilt cover not a proper quilt.
rd
rd, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 3, 2023
I strongly advise against it
it was my first business trip to the UK. I have stayed in several places and hotels but this one was the worst. Dirty, dark, even something as simple as internet doesn't work. Carpet in the bathroom by the toilet is an exaggeration and it's scary to think about what's on it - I think that the UV light would make it visible. If you have arachnophobia, think twice before staying there. Surroundings around the hotel and parking neglected. The hotel staff should know that the floors are also wet wiped, not only vacuumed, but it's more difficult work, that's why no one does it and the floor is sticky. I strongly advise against staying. Such places should be eliminated from the market.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
Nikki
Nikki, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 12, 2025
Clare
Clare, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
A friendly boutique hotel
I was met by Raj the very pleasant owner/manager and he was very attentive. My room was clean and comfortable.
Breakfast the next morning was excellent and cooked to order.
Would definetly stay again.