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Located nearly a 20-minute walk from Lower Leas Coastal Public Park, merely 1 km from East Cliff, the 3-star smoke-free The Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone spolils guests with international meals at an à la carte restaurant on site. Featuring a lounge bar, various recreational opportunities and a ballroom, the convenient hotel is a few moments from Folkestone Harbour Arm.
The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe is not far from the hotel, while the Zig Zag Path is a mere 600 metres away. Folkestone West train station is 2.6 km from the Grand Burstin, and a sandy beach is approximately 5 minutes' walk away. You can discover a mountain near this accommodation. Guests can visit historical sights, including the commemorative World War One Memorial Arch, located within reach of the hotel, and learn more about Folkestone. Folkestone bus station is only 600 m from the Grand Burstin Folkestone.
Furnished with a writing table, some of the 550 rooms feature central heating and ironing facilities along with a multi-channel TV. There is also a private bathroom. The private bathrooms are fitted with towels.
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Hugh
2024-05-22
9/10
Had central location very close to the city center. The staff was helpful at all levels.
William
2024-04-04
8/10
My stay was very pleasant here. The staff was outstandingly accommodating, the accommodation was newly renovated and fairly clean. Had central location in about 3 different bars. Also, the hotel was just a short walk away from Liverpool Castle. The room was big with seaview and they provided wake-up service when I asked. Appreciated the original decor it had.
Henry
2024-03-29
8/10
We had a pretty nice bedroom. The location was good, near a sandy beach, in the comfortable area.
Alastair
2024-03-18
7/10
Newly decorated place, nice and welcoming staff. Spotless, cheap units provided with the bathroom, TV and a balcony.
Paul
2024-03-08
9/10
It was in a central location, near to Channel Tunnel. Didn't like when it was humid outside, went to Tip's Wokbox to relax and grab some food.
Harry
2024-02-29
7/10
Cheap units with bunk beds.
Tony
2024-02-29
7/10
The bedroom was spacious and cheap. Loved nice views and wake-up service, available when you need it. The hotel was in a central location in about 3 different bars.
Ryan
2024-02-06
8/10
The location was unbeatable and excellent - ease of access to a sculpture gallery. All the staff were excellent. My standard single room was equipped with an iron, multi-channel television, and a study table.
Alex
2024-01-24
8/10
I would say it's fine base for staying and exploring Folkestone. Staff is helpful and lovely friendly and you can park your car outside. I have stayed in the standard king room with an iron, a work desk, and television.
Bob
2023-12-31
8/10
We loved this place, it's newly decorated. Hotel provides great meals. The staff is affable and very amiable. It has a magnificent location necessary to get to euro tunnel.
Janet
2023-12-28
9/10
My partner and I liked being there. The food was fabulous and there were a good choice of dishes in the menu.
Joseph
2023-12-16
8/10
The location seemed perfect on the waterfront. Our standard room was equipped with an iron, multi-channel television, and a study table.
Geoffrey
2023-12-03
7/10
Marvellous and lovely location right in the sea front and nice enough area.
Suzanne
2023-11-18
9/10
Its location was marvellous and lovely, close to everything. On the whole nice food; El Diamante was in the vicinity.
Richard
2023-11-18
9/10
The location was amazing, really close to beach and pubs and restaurants, shops and beach, and the restaurant. Rooms with french double bed had a cosy atmosphere.
Adam
2023-11-17
7/10
Clean and beautiful units with french double bed. Great and perfect setting in the pretty nice area, really close to the fabulous Leas which gives stunning views over the sea, the harbour and beach, and the waterfront.
Lee
2023-11-16
9/10
Overall I spent my time really good. I had standard room that also was complete with bunk beds, iron and hairdryer. The location was perfect for me. I liked the stay and would definitely recommend the venue.
Maurice
2023-11-15
7/10
We can just recommend this hotel, it was fairly clean and recently renovated.
Mary
2023-10-19
9/10
Lots of fab food, I loved it. The most important was the staff - outstandingly accommodating and amicable people.
Hubert
2023-10-14
9/10
The units are good-sized and cheap with breakfast. The location is central.
Alan
2023-10-06
7/10
Location - particularly good and lovely really close to communal areas being left there for over 24 hours and about 3 different bars. Good sized and brand-new units with the bathroom, a nice view plus hairdryer.
Gordon
2023-10-01
7/10
The staff were kind and pleasant too. The property's location was marvellous and unbeatable, right on the sea front. I visited Tip's Wokbox, plus it was located nearby.
Jeremy
2023-10-01
7/10
Perfect and excellent location close to the seaside, easy to get around. Neat unit with a balcony.
Henry
2023-09-30
8/10
Unbeatable and magnificent location near channel tunnel made it easy to get to key attractions. There was a good choice of food for breakfast, it was outstanding. The personnel was helpful and the rooms were functional and cheap.
Dave
2023-09-27
7/10
The location turned out to be excellent, just next door to port, sand beach and many others, beaches, shops and the fabulous Leas and the coast. It was within easy walking distance of That Burger, serving fast food.
Cliff
2023-09-27
9/10
The stuff where nice and welcoming, no reason to complain. The hotel had a central position next to restaurants, and a sandy beach. A cool bonus was Bobbies Bakehouse, located nearby, it offered tea and coffee.
Andy
2023-09-17
7/10
The location was good and lovely, adjacent to beaches, shops and the fabulous Leas which gives stunning views over the sea, the Habour and tunnel.
Jack
2023-09-06
7/10
All the staff were helpful, attentive. This recently refurbished hotel had central setting perfect right next to the beach.
Nicholas
2023-09-02
7/10
Actually, the room was big and cheap with balcony, it also had wake-up service. The location was excellent and stunning, not far from the seaside, many others shops from town center and the waterfront, thoroughly enjoyed this place.
Arthur
2023-08-19
8/10
This is a hotel go-to for Folkestone! Greatly enjoyed it - the place is newly remodelled and popular and suited me fine.
Matt
2023-08-09
9/10
Tidy, cheap unit with seaview, and amazing friendly staff. An iron, multi-channel television, and a study table - very useful. Central location, good choice for discovering Folkestone.
Marcus
2023-08-07
7/10
The staff members were all lovely friendly and helpful. The standard room was tidy with breakfast. I could use an iron, multi-channel television, and a study table. The hotel had a central location to euro tunnel. I usually went to Tip's Wokbox to grab a bite.
Steven
2023-07-29
9/10
The hotel was in the central setting right on the seafront. The staff was amazing friendly from the moment we arrived. It was recently refurbished and popular and we can't wait to go back.
Alexander
2023-07-27
9/10
We lived in the standard room with a mini fridge and TV plus balcony. This hotel had a central position close to the channel tunnel.
Joe
2023-07-24
7/10
It had central location close to Folkestone Beach. Besides, we were near restaurants and port, sand beach and many others.
Ruth
2023-07-17
8/10
We enjoyed standard room provided with bathroom, lovely views, as for instance. We booked it for £ 21.
Ernest
2023-07-16
5/10
The location was in an excellent spot for our weekend.
TBH, the room was a little dusty, we expected better.
Albert
2023-07-03
7/10
The setting was magnificent, short walk to the sea front, the city center and the port, sand beach and many others shops. We had lunch in Harbour Fish Bar, placed close by.
Hugh
2023-06-29
8/10
Its location was good and lovely, close enough to communal areas being left there for over 24 hours, the waterfront, and ferries were frequently visiting Folkestone. The room was good-sized and cheap, had an original interior.
Peter
2023-06-25
8/10
The place was newly renovated, we truly enjoyed it. Amazing central location close to restaurant, communal areas and several beaches & town centre.
Henry
2023-06-13
8/10
The location was perfect and magnificent close to tunnel. Tried some takeout specials at Harbour Fish Bar, luckily it was within easy walking distance of the venue.
John
2023-06-09
8/10
Absolutely perfect and magnificent location, we were near to the port, sand beach and many others shops and Eurotunnel. Dined at Bob's Seafood, it was within easy walking distance of the venue.
Fred
2023-06-01
7/10
It was a newly decorated and popular place. Had good sleep at the standard double room with a nice view.
Pity, but the beds were very old.
Robert
2023-04-11
6/10
Location: the hotel was near to shops and beach, beaches, shops and the fabulous Leas which gives stunning views over the sea and town centre.
Well, the area was poor overall.
Jock
2023-04-07
7/10
The location was the best and magnificent for walking around Sunny Sands. Further, it was short walk to the seafront and beaches, shops and the fabulous Leas which gives stunning views over the sea.
Bob
2023-03-30
9/10
Had standard room with balcony's available, a mini fridge, as example. Excellent and amazing location in Folkestone, short walk to the Habour, the port, sand beach and many others shops and communal areas being left there for over 24 hours. Also, very close to the city center.
Will
2023-03-29
7/10
I have stayed in the standard king room with a balcony. The venue has perfect and excellent location close to tunnel. And it's nestled in a nice old building just next door to beaches, shops and the fabulous Leas which gives stunning views over the sea and shops and beach.
Neil
2023-03-23
5/10
Cheap & tidy unit with a balcony. Location: lovely and amazing, near to ferries, Channel Tunnel and many others shops from town center.
Beds were very old.
Charles
2023-03-21
7/10
This accommodation was in the central location very close to the city center. Main bar was there.
Martyn
2023-03-20
7/10
The atmosphere is cosy with amicable personnel. This hotel has unbeatable and amazing location near to Channel Tunnel. For tea and goodies visit Bobbies Bakehouse, located close by.
Graham
2023-02-20
7/10
I enjoyed the place, it was fairly clean & the staff were outstandingly accommodating. The location was stunning, right on the harbour, with a particularly nice view. The food was outstanding, had lots of options.
Jonathan
2023-02-13
8/10
The staff were outstandingly accommodating at all times, the rooms was neat. The food was outstanding and the location was prime. I found El Cortador Tapas Bar offering shots and different drinks 1 km of the venue.
E.
2023-02-09
5/10
The venue was set in the central position just next door to shops and beach and beaches, shops and the fabulous Leas which gives stunning views over the sea.
Well Wi-Fi was very poor, and there was very uncomfortable bed in my room.
Anthony
2023-01-01
8/10
When I am in Folkestone, I like staying here. It is a popular and fine place. The standard king room is cheap with Seaview, TV, as for instance. The food is fine and reasonably priced.
Gordon
2022-12-23
8/10
We truly enjoyed the food, it was outstanding! The hotel's position was stunning and prime, not far from the harbour front, Folkestone and the beach. We had early meal in Harbour Fish Bar, based nearby.
Edward
2022-12-17
9/10
The hotel offers plenty of food that was nice. It has amazing and brilliant location to see a commemorative steel arch🙂🙂
Charles
2022-12-05
8/10
We greatly enjoyed being here. So glad we chose it, spent 2 relaxing days here. Unbeatable and stunning location close to the beach was a plus. The food was fine with plenty of options.
Alice
2022-11-25
9/10
It was tidy, had a comfortable bed.
Nicholas
2022-11-11
9/10
The staff were nice and welcoming and the restaurant was magnificent. And it was fine. I think the hotel was newly decorated and popular, would absolutely stay here again.
Jessica
2022-11-04
8/10
Cheap and tidy units available with lovely views, bunk beds, for instance. Brilliant location to The Leas Lift. Found in the fairly nice area.
The bed in our room was springy.
Philip
2022-10-11
8/10
We got standard double room and liked it. A bath in the own bathroom was a plus.
Kevin
2022-10-10
8/10
Amiable staff and the place was fairly clean. The setting was quite stunning and prime within easy reach of a commemorative steel arch.
Adrian
2022-10-05
8/10
The location was brilliant, just a short walk away from The Leas Bandstand.
William
2022-09-28
9/10
Our stay here was great, handy base for exploring Folkestone. We stayed in a standard twin room and loved a good bathroom.
Nicholas
2022-09-26
9/10
Neat hotel room with a very comfy bed and own bathroom. Plenty of goodies for breakfast. Amazing and brilliant location, around 10-15 minutes walk from a performing arts theater.
Poor area.
Guy
2022-09-18
9/10
Every detail was good from the beginning, including staff and location, I liked it. The location was magnificent and prime for me, close to the channel tunnel. There was The Smokehouse nearby to grab something to eat.
Mike
2022-09-16
7/10
Amazing and lovely position in Folkestone. Cheap and functional room with lovely views, the bathroom, for instance.
Sam
2022-09-16
8/10
Make sure to get standard king room with harbour view, TV, as for instance.
Lisa
2022-09-13
7/10
Spent my time really good here, I really enjoyed the place. Had standard double room with wake-up service available in it. The vibe here was cosy. Moreover, I parked outside. The location was amazing and prime, for example, The Leas Promenade was not very far from the hotel.
Billy
2022-09-10
8/10
Got brand-new and spotless room with seaview. It was beautiful as expected.
Martin
2022-09-05
9/10
We appreciated staying in this clean hotel. Booked a room with a balcony. The location was stunning, minutes from Folkestone Creative Quarter. Moreover, there was a lake within 5 mins walk from the venue.
Harry
2022-09-04
9/10
Overall, it's brilliant base for exploring Folkestone attractions. It has a very comfy bed and a particularly good bathroom. The location is perfect and amazing, just a short stroll away from St John's Church.
Peter
2022-08-29
8/10
Had very very good 1 night here. Actually, the room was tidy, it also had shower facilities and a hair dryer. The location was amazing, just a short stroll away from The Leas Promenade.
Ray
2022-08-26
8/10
The staff was lovely and kind and we appreciated the main bar. There were an iron, a work desk and a TV set provided. The location in a nice enough area was brilliant.
Their staff were absolutely rude.
John
2022-08-26
9/10
The location was amazing and lovely, near channel tunnel, and the view was nice, too. Popped in British Lion for shots before sleep, it was at a moderate distance from the venue.
Nathan
2022-07-13
9/10
We liked the hotel and Folkestone, had 1 nice day there. The property was in a central setting near the Habour close to the beach. Also, Folkestone Harbour Arm was within walking distance.
There was uncomfortable bed in my room.
Norman
2022-06-29
9/10
recently renovated, fairly clean place with nice views.
Marty
2022-06-28
8/10
The hotel is fine and fairly clean, I appreciated its excellent staff and location. Comfy beds, it's own balcony and tea/coffee in the room. Great choice for weekend.
Sophie
2022-06-27
7/10
Good value, room was cheap, staff were helpful. Booked a room with particularly nice views over the sea. The bed was comfortable and I liked that they had central heating, an iron and a work desk.
Edwin
2022-03-17
7/10
We had 1 night in Folkestone, spent our time here really good. This low cost hotel had a central setting right on the harbour. A good choice of food options near to the venue.
Malcolm
2022-03-08
7/10
The venue is low budget, with outstanding food and absolutely perfect location close to tunnel.
Colin
2022-03-05
9/10
This good value for money, clean property has exceptionally good traditional English breakfasts and very helpful staff. The venue is placed in a central position close to the beach. There is cafe Bobbies Bakehouse, set 200 metres walk away.
Bob
2022-02-28
9/10
The staff is attentive, the breakfast gorgeous, the ocation is brilliant near the harbour, shops and beach, Euro tunnel.
Thomas
2022-02-26
7/10
Popular hotel, it has amazing views and unbeatable location near the Habour.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was very poor.
Sandy
2022-01-23
9/10
Clean property.
Dwight
2022-01-12
9/10
Caring staff, very picturesque area and wonderful view from the room. The staff created a family atmosphere.
R.
2021-12-06
9/10
Great value hotel, fairly clean, with perfect location short walk to the beach and shops and the harbour. Main bar with hot drinks. Appreciated early check-in.
Kate
2021-11-22
7/10
We loved an optimal location, compact rooms and absolutely amazing stuff.
David
2021-11-11
8/10
Tasty breakfast, reasonably sized room. Spotless hotel with a central location. Good beds and climate control, WiFi and hairdryer. The atmosphere created here was cozy. The fast check-in too.
Edward
2021-10-31
7/10
The whole experience was terrific. Lovely location and lovely room and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. Pleasant view of canal. Had fantastic facilities, such as Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee and hairdryer.
Jeanne
2021-10-14
9/10
The first 3 star hotel where everything was great and clean. Plenty of GOOD items for traditional English breakfast.
Joyce
2021-10-08
9/10
Professional place, liked it. We had standard queen room with TV, a nice view, hairdryer. The staff were more than helpful whole time. Central location, just a pleasant stroll away from Church of st Saviour;))
Maria
2021-09-19
7/10
The staff were especially welcoming, the room was air conditioned, the location was very pretty. Breakfast offered variety of food and was delicious. Our room had an amazing bed and an overwhelming view. 10 min walk to the heart of Folkestone.
Antonio
2021-09-06
8/10
This hotel is fully booked and it has ideal staff and location.
Gregory
2021-08-22
9/10
Overall a very good stay - very good value for money, considering prices in other hotels. Professional stuff, fab location, superb food. Friendly service here. Besides, I parked outside. Fabulous restaurant onsite and splendid views.
William
2021-07-20
9/10
luxury and functional rooms, so lovely staff. the bed was amazingly comfortable and the food was reasonably priced. and it also had fascinating view. great city center hotel in a local area of folkestone. pleasant reception.
Jason
2021-06-02
8/10
I liked it, the hotel is pretty clean, has fine food and views. The property was set in a beautiful area. Also, property was 1 mile away from a public park. Very spacious suite and perfect bed.
Robin
2021-04-27
8/10
Every detail was fine and I appreciated it. Rooms were great value and newly remodeled with neat beds. They made my stay very peaceful. The location was ideal, the beach was beautiful and the staff was knowledgeable! Also, the leas lift was max 10 minutes walk to.
Bob
2021-04-21
8/10
Cool staff, wonderful location, super comfy bed. Such beautiful and very cosy room with balcony. Magnificent views out over the sea. Interesting design, superb service in the entire hotel.
Nicholas
2021-04-11
8/10
The hotel was cozy, but I stayed for 1 night only. Good value, marvelous location, well kept rooms. I appreciated that the room was good-sized with a balcony. The waitress who assisted me was very warm...
Harry
2021-01-08
8/10
We really enjoyed our pleasant rooms and the staff were welcoming. Close to the beach. Walking distance to Bella Vita, where you can have lunch. We recommend the hotel.
Chris
2020-11-19
9/10
The venue was very clean & large. Moreover, we parked onsite.
Michael
2020-08-20
9/10
The staff were polite and created a FRIENDLY vibe. Outstanding views all around the hotel. Nice comfy base for a business stay. Besides, it was within 400 metres of zig zag path.
Willie
2020-02-05
8/10
You can fastly get to Rocksalt, that is just 600 metres away. Marvelous location in front of the Folkestone Harbour train station...
Wendy
2020-01-16
8/10
They had an English breakfast in the restaurant. We enjoyed the service and food and okay prices. Hotel was a short way from a coach station.
