At Portland Hotel, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere on the garden-filled grounds or unwind with a drink at the bar. Work up an appetite in the gym and satisfy it at their restaurant. With free WiFi, express check-in and luggage storage your stay is sure to be convenient.
Portland Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Karaoke
Cycling nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.0
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking offered on site at Portland Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Portland Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Portland Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Portland Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Portland Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Portland Hotel like?
Portland Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and 9 minutes' walk from Sandgate Beach.
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Reviews
Portland Hotel Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.0
Staff & service
6.6
Eco-friendliness
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Service staff
Drinks
Bar
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Budget
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Pleasant stay, lovely staff
Lovely staff at check-in, very friendly and welcoming. Hotel was everything it needed to be and room was well-stocked with little conveniences. A very pleasant stay and good location.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2025
Friendly welcome
Comfortable stay
Property needs a bit of a face-lift tho
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 1, 2025
Good for a price
Agata
Agata, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2025
I wouldn't recommend
Very old and everything needs a makeover. The floor is on a serious slant and I would not go back.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2024
Very friendly staff.
jason
jason, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 11, 2025
Not bad
Cheap place to stay for an early start
Duncan
Duncan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2025
Room was good and bathroom
Although Non smoking hotel was a smell of cigarette smoke .
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Great, friendly welcome and really convenient for the gig we were going too! Little disappointed that they suddenly stopped serving food just when we went down which meant we had try and and find something last minute but other than that it was ideal for our needs. Also.... the fluffiest towels I have ever come across!!
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2025
Good value. Near Chunnel
Hotel was good. The only thing was the bathroom shower was clean but needed a small makeover
The flooring was worn. The room itself was clean and needs an be bedding ok. It was cold and needed supplementary heading.
Carol Elanor
Carol Elanor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Very friendly and efficient welcome. Nice, comfortable room.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2022
Great room great tele lovely tea
Barrie
Barrie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2022
Easy access, clean tidy room, good shower, good location for travel to Dover, very nice walking spot, only thing stopping a max rating is no food on the Monday night
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 12, 2025
Bed comfortable, clean ans fresh.
Bathroom clean but dated and shower in desperate need of repair. Carpet needs deep clean , although room smelt clean and fresh. The carpet was covered in oldish stains.
Dog friendly great. Staff nice. Friendly.
Lively bar and night club. Didnt like going though bar to room. Breakfast advised at a cost on site but was told the chef had gone home and we told we couldn’t have full breakfast there so would have to to sister hotel down at the front or a small emergency few bits. Very disappointed.
Great for channel Tunnel. 10 /15 minutes away.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2024
Value hotel
Great staff and welcome. Seems to be going through a renovation. Very warm room with no air con but it is an old building with limited options.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 15, 2024
We have stayed at the Portland for a few years now, among other places in Folkestone. The rooms are a good size and have a good feel to them. The staff are very accommodating but their adjoining (Skuba bar), seemingly takes presidency over all else! Although they host a good selection of bands and DJ’s etc. it does get very busy, Loud and out of control at times!
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 17, 2023
Hotel was conveniently located for what we wanted, however shower was damaged and rusty in areas with pubes in the shower tray , damp patch on the bedroom wall
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2022
1 night stay before Eurotunnel crossing
Check-in was not in the hotel, but in the adjoining bar. I had to wait while customers of the bar were served drinks, but once I got someone’s attention, the correct member of staff was called and he was very helpful, giving information about parking and even offering to carry my bag up to the third floor. In the room everything was set up to make the stay enjoyable, with tea and coffee making facilities and even a biscuit. Towels and complimentary shampoo and shower gel were laid out on the bed, even with a little chocolate - a very nice touch.
Unfortunately no hotel can guarantee good and considerate behaviour from all their guests. So I was woken up at 1 am by other guests having a falling out and shouting swear words at each other.
I stayed for one night to save the worry about getting to the Channel Tunnel on time and have a good night’s sleep before continuing the journey on the continent. The first was achieved, the second not so much, but not really the fault of the hotel.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2025
Pet friendly and well situated with sea views
Peter
Peter, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 31, 2025
A place to sleep, but grim condition
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2025
Fint hotel, god service, værelserne er en del slidt og små men ellers fine
Lars
Lars, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 1, 2025
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 26, 2025
Mads Høy
Mads Høy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
samatha
samatha, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 9, 2025
Sänky nitisi ja wc istuin oli irti. Suihku oli huono. Vedenkeitin ja televisio oli plussaa.