The Royal Norfolk Hotel

8.3/10 · 591 Reviews Book

7 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone, CT20 3BD, United Kingdom

Main amenities

Bar Free Parking Tea/Coffee Maker In All Rooms Good Breakfast Free WiFi Restaurant Non-smoking Rooms

Neighborhood

Beaches

Sandgate Beach

By car: 129 m · 1 min

Folkestone beach

By car: 1,1 km · 1 min

Hythe Beach

By car: 3,2 km · 3 min

Historic and Protected Sites

Dover Castle

By car: 16,8 km · 15 min

Old Town Hall

On foot: 2,6 km · 31 minBy car: 3 km · 4 min

Maison Dieu

By car: 15 km · 14 min

Urban Parks

East Cliff And Warren Country Park

On foot: 4,7 km · 57 minBy car: 4,9 km · 6 min

Bars

Inn Doors Micropub

By car: 358 m · 1 min

Nailbox

On foot: 1,4 km · 16 minBy car: 1,5 km · 2 min

Ski lifts

Folkestone Ski Centre J-bar

On foot: 2,7 km · 32 minBy car: 3,1 km · 4 min

Rail Stations

Folkestone West Station

On foot: 1,7 km · 20 minBy car: 1,9 km · 2 min

Folkestone Central Railway Station

On foot: 2,3 km · 28 minBy car: 2,4 km · 3 min

Castles and Forts

Westenhanger Castle

By car: 11,5 km · 11 min

Airports

Lydd Airport

By car: 24,3 km · 29 min

Rochester Airport

By car: 60,3 km · 39 min

Calais–Dunkerque Airport

By car: 81,1 km · 1 hr 23 min

London City Airport

By car: 107,7 km · 1 hr 13 min

Adventure Parks

The Stadium Recreation Ground

On foot: 2 km · 24 minBy car: 2,1 km · 3 min

Tayne Field

On foot: 8,9 km · 1 hr 46 minBy car: 9,8 km · 9 min

Elms Vale Recreation Ground

By car: 13,4 km · 12 min

Dymchurch Recreation Ground

By car: 13,7 km · 16 min

Restaurants

The Little Fish Shop

On foot: 108 m · 1 minBy car: 112 m · 1 min

Sandgate Vaults

By car: 134 m · 1 min

Green Spice

By car: 209 m · 1 min

Natural Parks

Kent Downs

On foot: 1,4 km · 17 minBy car: 3 km · 4 min

Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

By car: 11,5 km · 13 min

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Aspendos Nutworld

On foot: 1,9 km · 23 minBy car: 2,2 km · 3 min

Information

The Royal Norfolk Hotel offers modern comforts including free Wi-Fi throughout, a bar and restaurant on-site, complimentary parking, and an excellent breakfast spread each morning. Guests can enjoy freshly brewed tea or coffee made conveniently in every room. Located along Sandgate High Street in Folkestone, this hotel serves as an ideal base for exploring local attractions while maintaining easy access to transportation hubs. Just four minutes away by car lies the Folkestone Ski Centre J-bar, perfect for indoor skiing enthusiasts, followed closely by Folkestone West Station which takes just two minutes to drive to for train connections across Kent and beyond. For history lovers, Dover Castle stands 15 minutes north via a scenic 17-kilometer route through picturesque countryside. Within a quick one-minute walk down the street sits The Little Fish Shop, offering fresh seafood options right outside your doorstep.

Amenities

Bathroom

Toilet paper Towels Bathtub or shower Private bathroom Toilet Free toiletries Hairdryer Shower

Safety features

Process in place to check health of guests Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities First aid kits available Face masks for guests available Thermometers for guests provided by property

Activities

Live music/Performance Golf course (within 2 miles) (Paid) Cycling Beach Fishing Horseback riding (Paid) Karaoke

General

Smoke-free property Heating Carpeted Designated smoking area Non-smoking rooms Adults only

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers Smoke alarms CCTV outside property CCTV in common areas

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne (Paid) Bar Restaurant Tea/Coffee maker

Bedroom

Linens Wardrobe or closet Alarm clock

Cleanliness & disinfection

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay Guest accommodation disinfected between stays Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Services

Daily housekeeping Meeting/Banquet facilities (Paid)

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV TV

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture Terrace

Room amenities

Clothes rack Socket near the bed

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Internet

Internet

On-site parking

Parking

Photos

Reviews

9 / 10

Rita - 06/21/2026

Very friendly owners, dinner and breakfast were great, rooms spacious and clean

8 / 10

Jason - 06/14/2026

The staff and owners were great and tended to everything we needed.

There was nothing we didn't like

10 / 10

Helena - 06/02/2026

Owners of other hotels can come and learn from this hotel the meaning of hospitality and care !!! Bill & Alison thanks again

6 / 10

Inna - 06/04/2026

Proximity to the beach, free parking, friendly manager Alison, full English breakfast, promenad to run in the morning

There was no hot water in our room. Salmon at breakfast was not good, too salty.

Check-in and availability

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Rooms

Adults

Children

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Important information

Guests can enjoy food on site between 12:30 and 20:00 Monday - Saturday and until 18:00 on Sunday. Please note that the Superior Twin Room with Sea View cannot accommodate children under the age of 16. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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