THE GRAND BURSTIN HOTEL, Folkestone

The Grand Burstin Hotel - A seafront hotel with 550 rooms, entertainment program, and leisure facilities

Overlooking Folkestone Harbour, The Grand Burstin Hotel offers 550 rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities, many featuring sea views and balconies. The Victorian Restaurant serves a varied menu and daily specials, while the Harbour Restaurant provides buffet breakfast with harbor views and carvery options. Nightly entertainment includes bingo and cabaret shows in the Ocean Ballroom, with a late-night disco. The Health and Leisure Club contains a swimming pool, sauna, and solarium, with access fees of £4 per adult per day. Located 0.5 km from Folkestone Harbour Arm and 1.5 km from Folk Stones Mark Wallinger, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from Folkestone Central station. Business facilities include one conference room for up to 150 delegates with audiovisual equipment. Pets are accepted for £10 per night, and accessible rooms feature evacuation chairs and induction loops. Guests can book day trips to France and Belgium through The Grand Burstin Hotel.

Pros

Seafront location with views of Folkestone Harbour and direct access to coastal walks

Nightly entertainment program featuring bingo, cabaret shows, and live music

Health and Leisure Club with swimming pool, sauna, and solarium facilities

Pet-friendly policy allowing up to two pets per room

On-site parking with 120 spaces including accessible bays

Cons

Swimming pool access requires additional payment per use or per stay

Some rooms lack exterior windows and feature internal ventilation only