The Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone
About the Hotel
Cosy Hotel Rooms
The Grand Burstin Hotel features 550 bedrooms, including internal ventilated rooms with handrails and pull cords. Family rooms have free Wi-Fi, a double bed, a single bed, and an en-suite bathroom with TV, telephone, and hairdryer. Other room options include a double bed and bunk beds, accommodating up to 5 people. Some rooms offer sea views and private balconies.
Restaurants and Bars
Guests can grab to eat at Harbour Restaurant which serves buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including carvery options, toasties, and ciabattas. Breakfast hours are Monday to Saturday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Sunday lunch is available from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Dinner is served Sunday to Thursday from 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The Victorian Restaurant provides dishes and daily specials. The Maritime Bar offers drinks and snacks, open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Main Ballroom hosts line dancing, live shows, and ballroom entertainment from 5:00 PM until late.
Leisure and Activities
The hotel hosts a Health and Leisure Club equipped with a swimming pool (4 GBP per adult, 2 GBP per child per use; 10 GBP per adult, 5 GBP per child per stay), sauna, and solarium. Nightly bingo is available with cabaret shows on Fridays, Saturdays, and two midweek nights. Additional nearby activities include dry ski slopes, East Cliffe and Warren Park with White Cliffs views, Lower Leas Coastal Park with a free adventure play area, and opportunities for rock pooling and fossil hunting. Day trips across the channel to France and Belgium are arranged from the hotel.
Location and Access
The Grand Burstin Hotel is on the seafront, overlooking Folkestone's harbor. It is 1.5 km from Folkestone Central and 100 km from London City. The hotel provides access to the Port of Dover. Nearby landmarks include Folkestone Creative Quarter (0.5 km), Lower Leas Coastal Park (1.5 km), and Folkestone Harbour Arm (0.3 km).
Hotel Services
The Grand Burstin Hotel has disabled facilities, including lift access to all floors, accessible rooms and bathrooms, evacuation chairs, and hearing loops. Guide dogs are welcome. A fridge is available upon request for medication. The hotel offers wedding facilities with a range of packages and a dedicated wedding team (01303 257 455). Conference facilities include one conference room for up to 150 delegates. Pet are accepted (10 GBP per pet per night, max 2 pets per room). Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Car parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and guests must register their car details at reception.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Steam room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor