Rocksalt Rooms Folkestone, Folkestone ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1 Back Street, Folkestone, United Kingdom, CT19 6NN

Rocksalt Rooms, a 4-star Folkestone hotel, offers unique accommodation above the restored Smokehouse, featuring incredible views of Folkestone Harbour. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a free breakfast and an informal bar with outdoor seating.

Rooms & Amenities

Rocksalt Rooms houses four compact accommodations, each fitted with an en suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and an iPod dock. Rooms are styled with bare red-brick walls and antique beds, ensuring a distinctive character. The sea view room features a Juliette balcony and vaulted ceiling.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Smokehouse, which serves excellent fish & chips and provides a bar menu in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase stunning views of the harbour, enhancing the dining experience. Guests can also enjoy hunks of bread served with beef dripping and rich butter.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities include easy access to Folkestone's long pebble beach and the Lower Leas Coastal Park, perfect for outdoor activities. Guests can explore nearby landmarks such as the Folkestone Harbour Arm and the Church of the Holy Trinity. The Grade II listed Leas Lift provides convenient access to the seafront.

Services & Transportation

Services at Rocksalt Rooms include luggage storage before parking in a nearby lot and attentive international staff available to assist guests. Nearby public transport options include buses with stops within a short walking distance, ensuring connectivity to key destinations. The hotel is approximately 0.9 miles from Folkestone Central and 71.5 miles from London City.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Queen Room

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2 persons

11 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

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Family Room

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3 persons

163 m²

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Getting around

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City Center

Folkestone3000 ft

Airports

London City (LCY) 70.5 mi

London Southend (SEN) 81.6 mi

Train

Folkestone Central Railway Station4300 ft

Eurotunnel UK 3.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dining!

“I had a wonderful experience dining at the restaurant. The dinner was beautifully presented, and the breakfast was fantastic, especially the hog and granola.” view full review

Cozy Comfort

“The room was a cozy little haven with a comfortable bed and lovely decor. The attention to detail, like the Nespresso machine and complimentary drink, made it even more special.” view full review

Stylish Wet Room

“The wet room bathroom was both stylish and spacious, featuring a skylight that made it bright and inviting. It was a unique touch that enhanced my stay.” view full review

Amazing Breakfast!

“The breakfast was simply excellent, with a nice variety of options. The coffee was especially amazing, and it kicked off my day perfectly.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Paid parking
Off-site parking lot
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Beach access

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

1 Back Street, Folkestone, United Kingdom, CT19 6NN

Map view

1 Back Street, Folkestone, United Kingdom, CT19 6NN

City landmarks

Train stations

The Leas Lift

2300 ft

The Road of Rememberance

World War One Memorial Arch

2100 ft

Church

The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe

2200 ft

48 Tontine Street

Heaven Is A Place Where Nothing Ever Happens Nathan Coley

2200 ft

Parks

Lower Leas Coastal Park

1.1 mi

The Metropole The Leas

Folk Stones Mark Wallinger

3200 ft

The Leas

The Leas Bandstand

2300 ft

The Leas

Zig Zag Path

2200 ft

Church

Church Of The Holy Trinity

4700 ft

Leas Cliff Hall The Leas

The Leas Promenade

3500 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Battle of Britain Memorial

1.5 mi

Garden

Kingsnorth Gardens

4800 ft

Sir John Moore Barracks

The Gurkha Visitor Centre

2200 ft

West Terrace

War Memorial 1914-18

2200 ft

Parks

Radnor Park

5200 ft

Parks

East Cliff and Warren Country Park

1.0 mi

Lowe Sandgate Road

The Colour of Water Spencer Finch

3400 ft

Leas Cliff Hall The Leas

The Whispers Christian Boltanski

3500 ft

Art object

William Harvey Statue

3600 ft

Parks

Enbrook Park

1.9 mi

Gallery

Hoard Gallery

1.8 mi

Church

All Souls Cheriton

2.0 mi

Nearby

Harbour Approach Rd The Station House Folkestone Harbour

Folkestone Harbour Arm

700 ft

Art object

The Folkestone Mermaid Cornelia Parker

300 ft

Gallery

Sentient Gallery

600 ft

Church

St Peter's Church

1000 ft

Gallery

Georges House Gallery

1100 ft

The Old High Street & Tontine Street

Folkestone Creative Quarter

800 ft

Museums

Folkestone Museum

1700 ft

Beach

Sunny Sands

1100 ft

Restaurants

The Harbour Inn

300 ft

24-26 Harbour Street

The Ship Inn

500 ft

23 The Stade Folkestone Harbour

The Mariner

600 ft

16 The Stade

The Victorian Restaurant

700 ft

Grand Burstin Hotel

The Lifeboat

900 ft

42 North Street

Bobbies Bakehouse

800 ft

Harbour Approach Road

EL CORTADOR Tapas Bar

1000 ft

41 The Old High Street

El Diamante

800 ft

20-22 Tontine Street

Golden Dragon

800 ft

27 Tontine Street

Big Boys Fine Burger Co

1000 ft

35 The Old High Street

Steep Street Coffee House

1000 ft

18-24 The Old High Street Folkestone Creative Quarter

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.7

Location

7.7

Service

9.0

Dining

8.7

Albert

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.0/10

This hotel offers a unique experience with rooms overlooking the working harbor and serving fabulous cocktails, although they lack AC or ventilation without opening doors. The service was top-notch from the friendly staff member who booked us in to the housekeeping. The location, above fish & chip shops in the bustling working harbor, is charming but might be a bit tricky to find down a narrow alley. Dining with a beautiful view was included, and the sourdough bread was a delightful touch.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms offer a view over the working harbor and are perfect for relaxing, but be aware there's no AC or ventilation without opening doors.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, from the staff member who welcomed us warmly and showed us to our room to the attentive housekeeping.

Location

7.0

The hotel is ideally located on the working harbor, providing a unique experience close to the sea, although finding it down an alley might be a small challenge.

Dining

9.0

Dining with a beautiful view overlooking the working harbor was a memorable experience, and the included options exceeded expectations.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were well-maintained, offering a charming atmosphere above fish & chip shops but might lack some modern amenities.

Reginald

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is right on the harbour, boasting a great location and lively atmosphere. The rooms offer a view over the harbour but lack AC or ventilation, and a relaxing chair is missing. However, they do come with all the required amenities. The service is provided by a helpful staff member who escorted us to our room, and the housekeeping is efficient. The location is convenient for EuroTunnel terminal access but can be noisy due to rowdy diners at the nearby Rocksalt restaurant. The dining experience, with a beautiful view and fresh pasta, was a highlight. The hotel offers included dining with a stunning view. Additional Details: Positive - Great location, included dining; Negative - No AC or ventilation, rowdy diners.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms offer a view over the harbour but lack AC or ventilation and a relaxing chair.

Service

9.0

The welcoming staff member who checked us in and showed us to our room was attentive, and the housekeeping was efficient.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location on the working harbour provides easy access to the EuroTunnel terminal but can be disturbed by the rowdy diners at the Rocksalt restaurant.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience with a beautiful view and fresh pasta was a highlight of our stay.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers all the required amenities for a comfortable stay.

Iain

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.8/10

The hotel offers comfortable rooms with great facilities and a very convenient location in the heart of Folkestone. The staff is welcoming, but there are some minor inconveniences in the rooms and dining options.

Rooms

8.0

The room was comfortable with a relaxing chair and a very comfortable bed.

Service

9.0

The staff member who booked us in and showed us to our room was helpful, and the housekeeping service was efficient. We also received a nice welcome drink.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated on the quay at Folkestone Ricksalt Rooms, providing a picturesque view and easy access to everything we wanted in Folkestone.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience included mouth-watering dishes with a beautiful view, enhancing our overall stay.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers great facilities that complement the overall experience.