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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Canterbury Christ Church University

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With 1 Double Bed, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 2 Single Beds, 3rd and 4th Beds Single, Family Room, Non-Smoking

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

2 Single Beds, 3rd and 4th Beds Single, Family Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Cozy Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Spa

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for 1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Deluxe Quality Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Deluxe Quality Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Heart of Canterbury.Stay at this Canterbury hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Canterbury Christ Church University and 2 miles (3 km) of Canterbury Cathedral. Marlowe Theatre and Westgate Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3-star hotel near Canterbury Christ Church University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 495 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Canterbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 495 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1830
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel to the airport?

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is 72.9 mi (113-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

As of Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel on Jan 23, 2026 start from $65.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel.

How close is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.7 mi (25-min drive) from Tankerton Beach and 8.2 mi (21-min drive) from Whitstable Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.95 per person.

Is there a casino at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel to downtown Canterbury?

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Canterbury.

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 921 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 921 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 921 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 921 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 921 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and in good condition. Front desk staff were exceptional. Professional, helpful, friendly with all guests. Bar staff was good. He worked well under pressure when he had to juggle many tables on his own.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in a refurbished room which was very nice. The only complaint is that the pillows were very hard ... a couple of softer pillows would have improved our night's sleep. Bit of noise from the upstairs room when the occupants left at 5am but not much that can be done about that!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Henry, Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Lavon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice, clean with a exceptional friendly staff. The hotel is in easy ealking to all sites in Canterbury. The hotel i super dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately the property is being refurbished and it seems new ownership still learning all that is required. Our room was excellent with everything required for a short stay. Unfortunately the breakfast area lacked atmosphere and little can be said regarding the variety and availability of food available. Whereas the bar area and temporary restaurant areas were acceptable, it was necessary to eat in the bar area as the dining area lacked any heating. Also, whereas the food was freshly cooked, the menu had little to offer. The management did recognise there were issues and emailed guests with apologies, perhaps some form of recognition should be considered whilst the refurbishment continues. Having said this, I am sure this will eventually be an excellent place to book for a Canterbury visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
nice english breakfast. good selection. friendly guy at reception monday morning. creeky floorboards throughout the night. dog barking in the night. people leaving before 6 am and doors slamming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything went very well.

Everything went very well. One problem, and this is not your fault..., the room next to us had a man snoring all night, which sounded like someone trying to start a motorbike, then in the room directly above, the person sounded like they were either building a boat or putting together flat pack furniture, from 19:00 to 06:00 in the morning..., so I didn't get a lot of sleep.. Everything else was good, the staff were excellent..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trude

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is being refurbished atm but our rooms were very nicely decorated (& clean), as was the hotel bar area. Free car parking on-site. Lovely building & grounds but still close to Canterbury town centre. Only possible downsides - refurb of restaurant not finished yet but hotel clearly communicated this before we went... besides, it's only 10 minute walk into town anyway which has lots of bars and restaurants. - tea & coffee in room but no biscuits 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice. It was a walkable distance from shops and lunch. The staff were very attentive and helpful. The rooms was great for my son and myself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Clean tidy room, excellent breakfast, very central easy walk into town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here a few times now. Always been a very good experience. Nice room, good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated

Hotel very dated. Room floor creaked. Very clean. Hotel acceptable for a nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My check in was Wednesday at 3pm but I arrived at 12pm on the day of my sons graduation on the 17th of September and the young man on reception was so accommodating in going out of his way in providing me an area to get dressed and freshen up after my 5 hour drive. Please could you personally commend him as he is an asset to your organisation. I will ask him if you did when I come to stay again! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant place about 1015 min walk from town

We stayed on a Sunday evening so probably less busy than many days. Plenty of parking which was free if you registered at the hotel for 24 hours from arrival so we had time to visit the cathedral on the morning of our departure. Staff were welcoming and we were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a modernised suite. King sized bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was sufficient with a fair degree of choice but would have been great if coffee machine available for more choice than just filter coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had recently been refurbished, so looked fresh and had a good bathroom. All the staff were very friendly, but not too attentive - especially at breakfast, as anything not already out in the buffet was a "challenge" to order. We received a message on the last night of 4 from the manager asking to let him know about any issues - that would be better to send on the first or second night? No requests about holding a loyalty card, but that could be due to booking via Expedia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay, thankyou to all the reception and bar staff who were so helpful and attentive, and Teri for the housekeeping of our room. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Somer

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely hotel. Staff were very attentive. Breakfast was lovely. My only objection was that the website didn't state that there is a £20 per dog per night charge. I only found out after I had booked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Long

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice weekend trip to Kent

It was good weather last weekend when we visited Canterbury and Dover. We had a very good family trip including a warm and cozy stay at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025