Rocksalt vs The Wycliffe Guest House
Both are in Folkestone, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEast Cliff
Rocksalt
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
GuesthouseLynwood
The Wycliffe Guest House
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Rocksalt
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Rocksalt if you want
- to be closer to the beach (220 m / 430 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (112 / 33)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 13)
Choose The Wycliffe Guest House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.0)
- to walk to the sights (390 m / 970 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 13 / 4)
Why is Rocksalt better than The Wycliffe Guest House?
- 1210 m closer to the beach (220 m vs 430 m)−210 m
- 2360 m closer to public transport−360 m
- 379 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+79
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 84 vs 65)+19
- 5Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is The Wycliffe Guest House better than Rocksalt?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.0)+1.2
- 2580 m closer to the city centre−580 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Rocksalt vs The Wycliffe Guest House: which hotel is better? | Rocksalt | The Wycliffe Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 9.2 +1.2 |
| Location | 9.0 +1.0 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6 +0.8 | 8.8 |
| Public transport | 9.6 +2.0 | 7.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 9.2 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 15 +6 | 9 |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 231 |
| Rank in Folkestone | bottom 35% | top 35% +30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 +1.0 | 8.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 970 m | 390 m −580 m |
| To the beach | 220 m −210 m | 430 m |
| To public transport | 230 m −360 m | 590 m |
| To the airport | 96 km | 95 km −1.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 112 +79 | 33 |
| To the nearest food shop | 410 m | 480 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 +5 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 +2 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 4 | 13 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 12 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.4 km apart
Rocksalt: city centre: 970 m, nearest station Folkestone Harbour railway station: 230 m, London Gatwick Airport (LGW): 96 km, beach: 220 m, 112 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
The Wycliffe Guest House: city centre: 390 m, nearest station Folkestone Central Train Station: 590 m, London Gatwick Airport (LGW): 95 km, beach: 430 m, 33 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Rocksalt or The Wycliffe Guest House: common questions
Which is better, Rocksalt or The Wycliffe Guest House?
Rocksalt leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. The Wycliffe Guest House is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Rocksalt or The Wycliffe Guest House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Wycliffe Guest House is closer: 390 m from the centre, against 970 m for Rocksalt.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Rocksalt is 220 m from the nearest beach; The Wycliffe Guest House is 430 m.
How far apart are Rocksalt and The Wycliffe Guest House?
The two hotels are 1.4 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