Last-minute hotel deals near Kent Downs

With a stay at The Carlton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Folkestone, within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Dover Castle and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from White Cliffs of Dover.

• Sea views
• Live entertainment
• Health club with a pool

The Grand Burstin Hotel has a scenic setting overlooking Folkestone’s harbour. As such, you’re going to want to splash out the extra (and by splash out, we mean a fiver or tenner) for a sea-view room.

This Britannia hotel’s got all the hallmarks of an affordable and fun seaside stay. You’ve got everything you need – from two restaurants and bars, to a health and leisure club. We’ll start with the restaurants. One serves a three-course menu, while the other’s a buffet affair with views over Folkestone harbour. There’s a carvery option, of course, too. Then the bar and ballroom are where the entertainment’s at. Bands, bingo, line dancing and late-night discos are all on the agenda.

And, when you want to unwind, there’s a health and leisure club for that. Guests have full access to the Spindles Folkestone Health and Leisure Club (some charges might apply), where you’ve got a heated pool, sauna and gym.

With a stay at The Victoria Hotel in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Dunstan's Church.

With a stay at ABode Canterbury, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, within a 5-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from University of Kent and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Whitstable Beach.

With a stay at The Coach House Canterbury, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, a 5-minute drive from University of Kent and 11 minutes from Canterbury Cathedral. This guesthouse is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Eastbridge Hospital.

When you stay at The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals in Folkestone, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This beach hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Dover Castle and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from White Cliffs of Dover.

With a stay at The Falstaff Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, a 4-minute drive from University of Kent and 9 minutes from Canterbury Cathedral. This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Westgate Gardens.

With a stay at Broome Park Hotel in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dover Castle and University of Kent. This golf hotel is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 11 mi (17.7 km) from White Cliffs of Dover.

With a stay at Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf in Hythe, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Hythe Beach. This beach hotel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Dover Castle.

With a stay at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, a 10-minute walk from Canterbury Christ Church University and 13 minutes by foot from Canterbury Cathedral. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Westgate Gardens and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Marlowe Theatre.

Voco The Clifton Folkestone by IHG is centrally located in Folkestone, a 1-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and 14 minutes by foot from Folkestone Harbour. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Folkestone Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Battle of Britain Memorial.

Four Seasons Guest House provides accommodations in Canterbury near Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury West Train Station. This guest house features free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi. Sandwich Railway Station is 15 miles from the guest house, and Ashford Eurostar International is 16 miles away.

At the guest house, every unit is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.

Canterbury East Train Station is 1.3 miles from the guest house, while University of Kent is 1.9 miles from the property. London City Airport is 58 miles away.

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury is centrally located in Canterbury, a 4-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 6 minutes by foot from Marlowe Theatre. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Canterbury Christ Church University and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Westgate Gardens.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Dover by IHG in Dover, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal.

With a stay at OYO Stade Court Hotel in Hythe, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Hythe Beach. This beach hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Dover Castle.

When you stay at Burlington Hotel, Best Western Premier Collection in Folkestone, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Dover Castle and 11.2 mi (18 km) from White Cliffs of Dover.

With a stay at Sturry House in Canterbury, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and University of Kent. This guesthouse is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Rupert Bear Museum.

Only 5 minutes’ walk from Folkestone town center, View Hotel Folkestone is a 4-star boutique hotel that features The Cliffe Restaurant & Bar and sea views.

The hotel is located on The Leas promenade, only a 1-minute walk from the famous Leas Cliff Hall and a 3-minute walk from the beach. All rooms are en-suite and have tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, free WiFi and at least partial sea views from all 44 bedrooms.

The Eurotunnel is only a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while the ferry port at Dover is 6 miles away. Direct trains to London run from Folkestone Central Train Station, 15 minutes’ walk away, and you can drive to Gatwick Airport in 1 hour.

Sleepy Hollow is located in Dover, just 6.4 miles from Dover Priory Station and 7.1 miles from Folkestone Central Railway Station. Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Eurotunnel UK is 10 miles from the vacation home and Deal Castle is 11 miles away.

The vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at Sleepy Hollow can enjoy golfing and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Folkestone Harbour is 7.4 miles from the accommodation, while White Cliffs of Dover is 9.3 miles from the property. London City Airport is 70 miles away.

3 Elm Court is located in Hythe, just 1.8 miles from Hythe Beach and 5.4 miles from Eurotunnel UK. The property is around 6.4 miles from Folkestone Central Railway Station, 7.1 miles from Folkestone Harbour, and 14 miles from Dover Priory Station. The apartment provides both free Wifi and free private parking.

The apartment includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. A TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at 3 Elm Court will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hythe, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Ashford Eurostar International is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Canterbury East Train Station is 18 miles away. London City Airport is 66 miles from the property.