The Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone
About the Hotel
Cosy Hotel Bedrooms
The Grand Burstin Hotel features 550 bedrooms, many with sea views and private balconies. Each room includes a private bathroom, satellite TV, and tea and coffee facilities. Room options range from single to family rooms. Family rooms have free Wi-Fi, one double bed, one single bed, and either an en-suite bathroom or a double bed with bunk beds, accommodating up to five guests. Triple rooms feature three single beds. Internal ventilated rooms are available, which do not include a window but offer handrails and pull cords.
Dining Establishment Variety
The Grand Burstin Hotel offers multiple restaurants and bars, including the Harbour Restaurant, Victorian Restaurant and Maritime Lounge. The Harbour Restaurant has views of Folkestone harbor and serves a buffet breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Monday to Saturday). Sunday lunch is served 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, featuring a carvery, toasties, and ciabattas. The Victorian Restaurant offers a menu with chef's specialties. The Maritime Bar serves a range of drinks and cold snacks and is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Grand Burstin Hotel provides entertainment, including live cabarets in the ballroom. Nightly bingo takes place with cabaret shows on Friday, Saturday, and two midweek nights. The hotel has a Health and Leisure Club equipped with a swimming pool (4 GBP per adult per use, 2 GBP per child per use; 10 GBP per adult per stay, 5 GBP per child per stay), sauna, and solarium. Cardio and resistance equipment is available for guests over 16. There is a two-tier sauna for guests over 16, changing facilities with lockers, W.C., and showers.
Location and Access
The Grand Burstin Hotel is located on the seafront in Folkestone, overlooking the harbor. The hotel is 3 km from Folkestone West and 100 km from London City Airport. It provides access to the Port of Dover and is a gateway to the continent, with organized day trips to France and Belgium. Nearby landmarks include the Zig Zag Path (0.5 km), Sentient Gallery (0.5 km), and Folkestone Harbour Arm (0.5 km). East Cliffe and Warren Park are nearby, featuring views of the White Cliffs. The area includes the Warren, a landscape with rock pooling and fossil hunting.
Hotel Services Provided
The Grand Burstin Hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout. It has conference facilities, including one conference room for up to 150 delegates, equipped with facilities to meet business needs. The Ocean Ballroom hosts events for up to 150 people, including a stage, catwalk, PA system, bar, and dance floor. The hotel offers wedding packages and has a dedicated wedding team. It has a range of disabled facilities, including lift access, accessible bedrooms and bathrooms, evacuation chairs, and hearing loops. Pets are accepted (10 GBP per pet per night; max 2 pets per room). Car parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with 3 accessible bays near the hotel; guests must register car details at reception.
Price and room availability calendar
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Late check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Room service
- Wake up service
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
Business
- Meeting room
Children
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
Room features
- In-room safe
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Media
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor


