Last-minute hotel deals near Kent Downs

With a stay at Premier Inn Folkestone - Channel Tunnel in Folkestone, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Folkestone Beach. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Dover Beach.

• 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 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 Hythe Beach. This beach hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Folkestone Beach and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal.

With a stay at The Carlton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Folkestone, within a 15-minute drive of Folkestone Beach 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.

With a stay at Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre in Canterbury, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine's Abbey. This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Whitstable Harbour and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Whitstable Beach.

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 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Weaver's House.

With a stay at The Victoria Hotel in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral and Whitstable Harbour. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Whitstable Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hambrook Marshes.

This charming hotel is 2 miles from Canterbury and close to Dover and the Eurostar. Dating back to the 12th century, it is surrounded by picturesque hills and fruit trees.

Howfield Manor Hotel has 5 acres of gardens and 15 rooms furnished in a traditional style. Each room has free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Guests can enjoy freshly cooked French-style cuisine in the restaurant, which is set the oldest part of the building. Food is homemade, and fresh local ingredients are gathered from the nearby towns and villages.

Canterbury is a historic cathedral city, with numerous old buildings and attractions. Some structures, including the city wall, were founded in Roman times.

With a stay at The Falstaff Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, steps from Westgate Gardens and within a 5-minute walk of Marlowe Theatre. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Canterbury Christ Church University.

With a stay at OYO Stade Court Hotel in Hythe, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Hythe Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Fisherman's 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.

With a stay at The Maidens Chambers in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Westgate Gardens. This guest house is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Whitstable Beach and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Whitstable Harbour.

With a stay at Premier Inn Dover - A20 in Dover, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Folkestone Beach.

A stay at The Coach House Canterbury places you in the heart of Canterbury, within a 10-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Dane John Gardens. This guest house is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Whitstable Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Whitstable Harbour.

Featuring garden views, Plumpton House offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 8.6 km from Ashford International Train Station. The property is around 19 km from Eurotunnel UK, 21 km from Canterbury East Train Station and 22 km from Canterbury Cathedral. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the guest house, every unit includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a fireplace. At the guest house, the units have bed linen and towels.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available.

You can play billiards, darts, and tennis at the 3-star guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Canterbury West Train Station is 23 km from the guest house, while Folkestone Central Railway Station is 23 km away. London City Airport is 92 km from the property.

Greyfriars Lodge is in the heart of Canterbury, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Museum and Art Gallery and Canterbury Cathedral. This lodge is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Whitstable Harbour and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Whitstable Beach.

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

The hotel is situated 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.

With a stay at Westward Ho Hotel in Folkestone, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Leas Cliff Hall and a 2-minute drive from Folkestone Harbour. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Folkestone Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal.

Located in Hythe, less than 1 km from Hythe Beach, The Swan Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 6.3 km from Eurotunnel UK, the hotel with free WiFi is also 7.5 km away from Folkestone Central Railway Station. The accommodation features karaoke and room service.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At The Swan Hotel each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The accommodation offers a Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast.

Folkestone Harbour is 8.6 km from The Swan Hotel, while Dover Priory Station is 20 km away. London City Airport is 106 km from the property.

With a stay at The Conningbrook Hotel in Ashford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Kent Downs. This hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Hollywood Bowl.

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.