The Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone

The Grand Burstin Hotel - A seafront entertainment hotel with 550 rooms, multiple dining venues, and leisure facilities

Overlooking Folkestone's harbour on the seafront, this 3-star hotel features 550 bedrooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities, many offering sea views and private balconies. The Victorian Restaurant serves a varied menu and daily specials in formal surroundings, while the Harbour Restaurant provides buffet breakfast with harbor views and carvery options. The Maritime Bar offers drinks and snacks in a relaxed atmosphere, and guests can enjoy nightly bingo with cabaret shows on Fridays, Saturdays, and two midweek nights. The Health and Leisure Club includes a swimming pool (4 GBP per adult per use), sauna, and solarium. The Grand Burstin Hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property and offers 120 parking spaces on a first-come basis. Located 20 minutes' walk from Folkestone Central station, the hotel arranges organized day trips to France and Belgium.

Pros

Seafront location with harbor views and private balconies in many rooms

Extensive entertainment program with nightly bingo and regular cabaret shows

Multiple dining options including carvery and formal restaurant settings

Pet-friendly policy accepting dogs at £10 per pet per night

Health and Leisure Club with swimming pool, sauna, and solarium facilities

Cons

Swimming pool access requires additional fee payment

Limited parking availability with 120 spaces on first-come basis