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title: "Rocksalt, Folkestone: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Rocksalt in Folkestone: rated 8.0 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-10
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Rocksalt

East Cliff, Folkestone, United Kingdom

8.0 ·  Very good 15 reviews ·  #11 #11 of 17 in Folkestone ·  9.0 Location score
## About Rocksalt

Rocksalt is a guesthouse in East Cliff, Folkestone, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 15 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 970 m from the centre of Folkestone. The nearest beach is 200 m away. The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 64 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 4

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

4-5 Fishmarket

## How Rocksalt scores

Better rated than 35% of hotels in Folkestone

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **9.0**
-   Beach access **9.6**
-   Public transport **9.6**

Folkestone average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **112**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **8**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">200 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Folkestone Harbour railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">230 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Southend Airport (SEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">64 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">145 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Folkestone</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">970 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Folkestone's Fishing History and Heritage Museum40 m
-   The Folkestone Mermaid Cornelia Parker260 m
-   Road of Remembrance390 m
-   World War One Memorial Arch400 m
-   Folkestone Museum400 m
-   Martello Tower Visitor Centre500 m

## Rocksalt: in detail

At Rocksalt, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Rocksalt with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain chosen rooms, a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. At Rocksalt, select bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer to enhance your comfort during your stay. At Rocksalt, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers.

### Compare

## Compare Rocksalt with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Rocksalt

### How do guests rate Rocksalt?

Rocksalt has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 15 reviews, which is better than 35% of rated hotels in Folkestone.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Rocksalt?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does Rocksalt include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Rocksalt from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 64 km away in a straight line.

### Is Rocksalt close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 200 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Rocksalt have?

Rocksalt has 4 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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