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title: "Wards Hotel, Folkestone: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Wards Hotel in Folkestone: rated 7.9 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★
# Wards Hotel

Lynwood, Folkestone, United Kingdom

7.9 ·  Good 25 reviews ·  #12 #12 of 17 in Folkestone ·  6.4 Location score
## About Wards Hotel

Wards Hotel is a hotel in Lynwood, Folkestone, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 25 reviews. It is 580 m from the centre of Folkestone. The nearest beach is 600 m away. The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 64 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1901

- **Last renovated:** 2020

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

39 Earls Avenue, Folkestone [wardshotel.net](http://www.wardshotel.net)

## How Wards Hotel scores

Better rated than 29% of hotels in Folkestone

-   Guest rating **7.9**
-   Location **6.4**
-   Beach access **8.3**
-   Public transport **7.8**

Folkestone average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **40**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **7**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<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="">600 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 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 Central Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">560 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 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="">144 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="">580 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Leas Promenade700 m
-   Martello Tower Number 4780 m
-   Step Short Memorial1.0 km
-   Folkestone War Memorial1.0 km
-   Folkestone Museum1.1 km
-   World War One Memorial Arch1.2 km

## Wards Hotel: in detail

At Wards Hotel, 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 Wards Hotel with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. 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.

### Compare

## Compare Wards Hotel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Wards Hotel

### How do guests rate Wards Hotel?

Wards Hotel has a guest rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 25 reviews, which is better than 29% of rated hotels in Folkestone.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Wards Hotel from the airport?

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

### Is Wards Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 600 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Wards Hotel have?

Wards Hotel has 10 rooms on 2 floors.

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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