Folkestone · United Kingdom

Where to Stay in Sandgate, Folkestone

A village-like coastal strip just west of Folkestone, along the beach with a long shingle shore and a few pubs. Quieter than the main town.

✦ The vibe

Laid-back, residential, slightly isolated but scenic

👤 Best for

Families, dog walkers, anyone wanting a beachside base away from the buzz

🏨 Where to stay

Small B&Bs and a few inns; mid-range (e.g. The Ship Inn, The Castle).

🚇 Getting around

Walkable along the seafront into Folkestone (20-30 min); hourly bus to town; 5 min taxi to Folkestone West station.

📍 Nearby

Sandgate Castle, Enbrook Park

Best hotels in Sandgate

23 hotels ranked by how close they are to Sandgate

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Other areas in Folkestone

The Old Town / Harbour The Leas / West Cliff Folkestone Central / Town Centre Folkestone Harbour (inner basin)Cheriton / Shorncliffe Folkestone (East Cliff / Lower Sandgate Road)

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Where to Stay in Sandgate, Folkestone

✦ The vibe

👤 Best for

🏨 Where to stay

🚇 Getting around

📍 Nearby

Best hotels in Sandgate

Stay2a Boutique Rooms

10 to 12

Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel

Chando's Guest House

Cherry Garden B&B

Holiday Inn Express

Portland Hotel

Premier Inn Folkestone Channel Tunnel

Sunny Lodge

The Carlton Hotel

The Southcliff Hotel

The Wycliffe Guest House

Gran Canaria Hotel

Lennard House

Merchant 39

Sibton Park

Stay2a

The Clifton Hotel

The London & Paris

The Relish

Wards Hotel

Westward Ho Hotel

Grand Burstin Hotel

Other areas in Folkestone

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