Portland Hotel vs Rocksalt
Both are in Folkestone, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Foord
Portland Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Guesthouse★★★★East Cliff
Rocksalt
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Portland Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Portland Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Rocksalt if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Portland Hotel better than Rocksalt?
- 1680 m closer to the city centre−680 m
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Rocksalt better than Portland Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.7)+0.3
- 2560 m closer to public transport−560 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 442 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+42
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Portland Hotel vs Rocksalt: which hotel is better? | Portland Hotel | Rocksalt |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Location | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Beach access | 9.9 +0.3 | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 6.6 | 9.6 +3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.1 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.0 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 41 +26 | 15 |
| Rank in Folkestone | top 76% | top 65% +11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 280 m −680 m | 970 m |
| To the beach | 140 m −60 m | 200 m |
| To public transport | 780 m | 230 m −560 m |
| To the airport | 64 km | 64 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 70 | 112 +42 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 4 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.0 km apart
Portland Hotel or Rocksalt: common questions
Which is better, Portland Hotel or Rocksalt?
Portland Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Rocksalt is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Portland Hotel or Rocksalt?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Portland Hotel is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 970 m for Rocksalt.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Portland Hotel is 140 m from the nearest beach; Rocksalt is 200 m.
How far apart are Portland Hotel and Rocksalt?
The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score