Rocksalt Rooms, Folkestone

Rocksalt Rooms - A 4-star boutique hotel in Folkestone with sea views, minimalist interiors, and an acclaimed seafood restaurant

Rocksalt Rooms offers four compact accommodations above the restored Smokehouse, each featuring bare red-brick walls, antique beds, and Egyptian cotton bedding. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and an iPod dock, with some offering sea views and Juliette balconies. The hotel’s restaurant serves dishes like saffron duck egg with black pudding and Dover sole with heritage carrots, while the informal Smokehouse provides fish & chips and a sheltered outdoor seating area. Guests can explore nearby attractions such as Folkestone Harbour Arm (0.2 km) and the Grade II listed Leas Lift, which connects to the seafront. Rocksalt is located 1.5 km from Folkestone Central station and 100 km from London.

Pros

The restaurant serves high-quality seafood, including signature dishes like Dover sole and saffron duck egg with black pudding.

Sea views from floor-to-ceiling windows in the restaurant and select rooms enhance the coastal experience.

Proximity to Folkestone Harbour Arm (0.2 km) and the Leas Lift provides easy access to local attractions.

Free Wi-Fi and iPod docks are available in all rooms.

Cons

Storage space in rooms is limited to a few wall hangers.

The hotel’s compact rooms may feel small for guests with large luggage.