The Southcliff i Folkestone

Stop over on route to Euro tunnel to avoid M20 problems but this is a noisy Saturday night location with basement club emptying out from midnight to 1 am. Noisy TV in adjacent room did not help so we will not be going back.

I would not recommend this hotel. There was loud music playing until midnight making it impossible to sleep. The sheets felt damp when I got into bed. The shower did not have any water pressure making it difficult to shower. Overall, not a comfortable stay.

We stay at this hotel 5 or 6 times a year when we are travelling back and forward to the continent. Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of walks and beach close by.

Hotel is in a shocking condition, badly in need of updating. I booked a double room, it was two single beds pushed together, mattresses were so old and uncomfortable, they both dipped in the middle. Sheets and blankets, no duvets! Furniture looked like it had been bought from a local junk shop. Toilet was broken, toilet door didn't close properly, and there was no window or extractor fan! The advertising says there is WiFi in the rooms when it is actually it in the communal areas.

The good points - the hotel was clean and there was plenty to do nearby. The beach, shops and restaurants are all nearby. They don't have their own parking but we found street parking fairly easily. the staff are all lovely and there is free coffee in the bar if you get up early and want to have one before breakfast. The sea-view from the room is gorgeous, the balcony is lovely but can be ruined by couples who smoke on the balcony next to you as it's one long balcony! The bad points - free wifi is only in public areas not in room. Breakfast is average. The WORST thing of all is the HORRENDOUS NOISE at night. There is a night club open on Fridays and Saturdays until 1am - people sit out on the terrace on summer evenings right under your window and it's like they're in the room with you. So only stay in the sea-view rooms during the summer if you are happy with noise until 1am Fri and Sat and up until 11pm other nights.