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OYO Gran Canaria Hotel

OYO Gran Canaria Hotel in Folkestone offers free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and beach access. Rated 3.2 with 103 reviews, near Dover Castle and White Cliffs.

4-9 Marine Parade, Folkestone CT20 1PX, United Kingdom View on map
6.4/10
Average Based on 104 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Free parking Beach access Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable and Convenient Seaside Stay

Visitors appreciate the hotel's beachfront location, friendly service, and good breakfast options, while noting its basic facilities and some room for improvement in amenities and soundproofing.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, attentive, and helpful hotel staff and owners.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms with fresh linens and tidy bathrooms.
  • The excellent breakfast offering, including hot and cold options.
  • Great beachfront location with lovely sea views, especially from front-facing rooms.
  • Family-friendly atmosphere, welcoming children and pets calmly.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are generally small and somewhat basic, reflecting a budget-friendly stay.
  • No air conditioning, fitness center, airport shuttle, or pool on site.
  • Some noise and draft issues reported due to gaps in windows and wind exposure.
  • Parking is free but limited; secure parking requested by some guests.
  • The hotel has a traditional, old-fashioned charm but some areas could benefit from updates.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking affordable accommodation near the sea and beach access.
  • Families traveling with children looking for a welcoming environment.
  • Guests wanting a convenient base for sightseeing and exploring local attractions.
  • Short stays and stopovers requiring easy access to Folkestone and surrounding areas.
  • Those valuing friendly host interactions over luxury amenities.
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About this property

Welcome to OYO Gran Canaria Hotel

Located on the seafront at 4-9 Marine Parade in Folkestone, the OYO Gran Canaria Hotel offers straightforward accommodations with easy beach access. This modest three-star property provides essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and an on-site bar, while maintaining a smoke-free environment. Breakfast is included, featuring options like cereal, toast, and hot dishes, appreciated by previous guests for its variety and quality.

The hotel is family-friendly and kid-friendly, with staff noted for their hospitality, particularly by those traveling with children. Rooms are clean and comfortable, though some guests have mentioned smaller room sizes and older fixtures, consistent with the hotel's no-frills approach. Front-facing rooms provide noteworthy sea views, which add to the appeal for visitors seeking a coastal stay in Folkestone.

Nearby attractions are easily accessible, including the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle, both popular for sightseeing and outdoor activities. The location also suits visitors planning day trips, with convenient connections to major airports such as Heathrow and London Gatwick, reachable within approximately 1.5 to 2 hours by car.

While the OYO Gran Canaria Hotel does not offer air-conditioning, airport shuttle services, or a fitness center, it remains a practical choice for travelers prioritizing location and value. Guest feedback highlights a friendly atmosphere and helpful management, although some mention the need for maintenance and soundproofing improvements. Overall, it serves well as a budget option for those exploring Folkestone and the surrounding region.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Free parking
Beach access
Kid-friendly
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

PM
Phil Manton Apr 16, 2026
8.0

This was an emergency stopover, and it was great. Still needs a bit more work but it's clean and comfortable and the breakfast is 1st class. We needed an early start so we had all the staff on shift doing our breakfast before the stated time's.

MN
Max Nas Mar 30, 2026
8.0

Hotel is right on the sea front. Get a front room for a great view. Hotel clean, cheap and cheeful. We did one overnight stay before heading to France. We explored the area and climbed the white cliffs of Dover ( national trust) had to use a ladder for the bottom bit ( kids loved it) Breakfast consisted of cereal , toast , full english and hot choc for the kids. The owner of the hotel is a lovely man and very helpful. The same morning we went for a swim in the channel. Memorable!

JW
Jack Westmoreland Feb 25, 2026
10

Stayed here to visit the mythical town of Folkestone. The manager was an absolute pleasure, very helpful and extremely friends. The room was very clean and the beds were a delight. Best night sleep i've ever had. Thank you be part of your wonderful hotel!

SG
Sandra Guzman Feb 21, 2026
8.0

basic but comfortable room. Clean, towels were very white and fresh. beds pretty hard, was surprised how comfortable they were. The wind was bad so we could hear it through the gaps in the windows and curtains blowing. In the morning the window sill had a big water puddle on it. But overall pretty good stay and was cheaper than the other hotel we usually stay in

AH
Abbas Hassan Feb 14, 2026
10

I've given this place 5 stars as you cannot fault the hotel owners hospitality or the location in reference to the beach. On our first day we found the shower was clogging so we informed Cesar (the owner) who came straight away to the room to remedy the problem. All 3 rooms that we had were all had beachfront views which were amazing The hosts are absolutely fabulous with young children. My kids absolutely loved their dog Moose. He's such a beautiful dog with such a calm temprement around the kids. They would sit for ages just stroking the husky. Breakfast was great, there's a selection of cereals and yoghurts and you can order a hot breakfast too, all included in the room price too. As I'm sure I've mentioned before Cesar and his wife are great hosts as there wasn't any ask to big for them and I will definitely come back here with my family.

AR
Ami Red Jan 03, 2026
10

It's a family run hotel so don't expect too much. Our room had good sized two beds.The room was pretty small but it was clean.Breakfast was good. It's near to the Harbour arm and other pubs and supermarkets , which is quite good. I enjoyed my overnight stay in this hotel.If you are not too fussy about the size of the room then this could be the right bet to spend a night or two. Pics of the room that we stayed in and of the vicinity are attached for reference.

ADB
Angelica Di Battista Dec 27, 2025
10

Family run hotel. The manager was lovely and super friendly. The view is so beautiful with the sea in front. I think it's a really good option considering location and price.

NC
Nigel Collinson Dec 26, 2025
8.0

I've stayed here a few times now. A base for a night out in Folkestone before getting the chunnel to Europe the following day. Love Folkestone , the old town. And finally the local council seem to be getting more funding. The old station and railway is cool, with lots of bars etc. The Hotel is exactly what you'd expect. Old fashioned. Has that old time feeling. I have to book a hotel with secure parking. And at the rea is a small enclosed parking area. Its not secure, but out the way. The owner always promises me its safe.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find OYO Gran Canaria Hotel

Folkestone, United Kingdom

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Folkestone Central 22 min Walk
  • Shellons Street Car Park 11 min Walk
  • The Old High Street 5 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 1 hr 46 Car · 2 hr 24 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 24 Car · 3 hr 2 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 1 hr 44 Car · 2 hr 36 Transit
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