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title: "Westward Ho! Hotel, Folkestone: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Westward Ho! Hotel in Folkestone: rated 8.5 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Guesthouse · Eviivo
# Westward Ho! Hotel

Lynwood, Folkestone, United Kingdom

8.5 ·  Very good 38 reviews ·  #7 #7 of 17 in Folkestone ·  3.7/5 on Google, 249 reviews ·  8.4 Location score
## About Westward Ho! Hotel

Westward Ho! Hotel is a guesthouse in Lynwood, Folkestone, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 38 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 500 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

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

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

- **Rooms:** 13

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 8

13 Clifton Crescent [westwardhohotel.co.uk](http://www.westwardhohotel.co.uk/)

## How Westward Ho! Hotel scores

Better rated than 59% of hotels in Folkestone

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Beach access **9.7**
-   Public transport **6.3**

Folkestone average

## Rating on Google

3.7/5

249 Google reviews

-   5★36%
-   4★30%
-   3★12%
-   2★9%
-   1★13%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Pets allowed
-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **61**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **30**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<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 Central Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">830 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 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="">500 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Leas Promenade400 m
-   Step Short Memorial790 m
-   Folkestone War Memorial830 m
-   Martello Tower Number 4890 m
-   World War One Memorial Arch1.0 km
-   Road of Remembrance1.0 km

## Westward Ho! Hotel: in detail

Westward Ho! Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Westward Ho! Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's karaoke rooms. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hotel's self-service vending machines whenever you please.

### Compare

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## Questions about Westward Ho! Hotel

### How do guests rate Westward Ho! Hotel?

Westward Ho! Hotel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 38 reviews, which is better than 59% of rated hotels in Folkestone.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Westward Ho! Hotel?

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

### Does Westward Ho! Hotel include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at Westward Ho! Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Westward Ho! Hotel from the airport?

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

### Is Westward Ho! Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 200 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Westward Ho! Hotel have?

Westward Ho! Hotel has 13 rooms.

### Are pets allowed at Westward Ho! Hotel?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

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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