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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Canterbury Cathedral

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Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room With 1 Double Bed, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

Miscellaneous

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Spa

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Heart of Canterbury.Your stay at this Canterbury hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Lawrence Ground. St. Thomas' Catholic Church and St. Martin's Church are also within half a mile (1 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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 14 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old City Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chom Chom - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3-star hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
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. 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
  • 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. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian

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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 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

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 70.2 mi (76-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 Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel on Jul 4, 2025 start from $194.94, 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 13.8 mi (23-min drive) from Whitstable Beach and 7.6 mi (28-min drive) from Tankerton 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. 312 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 816 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Akira

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staffs were very nice and accomodating. Breakfast was surprisingly good with many menus to choose from (buffet style). The property is outdated (the smell reminded me of my grandma's house- definitely not a bad smell, but an "old" smell) except for the ground floor which seems to have been recently renovated. Walkable distance to the city center, though some may say it's slightly far away (10 minutes). For the price I paid, it was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness
Still under construction and felt a bit neglected. Breakfast was understaffed and in a dark room without windows. But the room itself was clean and comfortable and parking was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Enjoyable stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abbots Barton Hotel = perfection! From check-in to check-out, everything was flawless. The staff? *Chefs kiss*—so attentive and genuinely lovely. Pro tip: Order the room service pizza at 3AM (trust me, it’s a crispy, cheesy lifeline 🍕✨). Location-wise, it’s a dream—just a short stroll to Canterbury’s heart, but blissfully quiet. Comfy rooms, zero complaints. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thibaut, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, lovely, and quiet. The bed was super comfortable and TV was great. The bathroom was modern and clean. Staff were super lovely. No issues for us. Didn't use bar or restaurant so nothing to say for that, but we were able walk into central Cantebury in 7-8 mins and we would have dinner there. So all in all, would absolutely recommend for an easy and enjoyable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
The staff were great, but the hotel looks a little tired.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

An OK stay

Conveniently located, very close to the city centre. The hotel offers ample parking spaces. Check-in was easy and quick. But, the hotel needs upgrading, the carpets are dated and so are the furniture. The lift didn't work during our entire stay, which was really inconvenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Perfect weekend break

Very comfortable hotel, room was clean and warm , bar area was inviting and reception staff welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Wedding Anniversary break

Lovely hotel close to everything from shopping, dinning and sightseeing. Would definitely stay again but once the lift is working, as we where on the 4th floor, but room was beautifully renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

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

Nice place

Reception (Chloe) very helpful and was really efficient / kind and helped me out. The rooms were interconnected and very good standard. The curtains didn’t close fully which was odd and the blinds didn’t close fully either. I found the bed quite firm and the linen was a bit rough. Some new pillows would be good as they were a little old. The tv was great and lots of options. The storage was great it would have been nice to have some water or at least a fridge in the room. The lift was out of order and we had to carry our things up 3 flights of stairs which wasn’t easy. The breakfast was ok. Plenty of choice and suited us fine. The breakfast room was like an oven and very stuffy. The evening food was nice in the bar - And the guy on the bar was very helpful and Accommodating to us as we had to dash. The location of the hotel is good as it has Onsite parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy at night. Repeatedly woken up by doors banging. Every movement in hallway or in the room above could be heard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Nice place

In all a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bret

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor bar service

The rooms are good and clean. The bar and kitchen service is very poor. With next to nobody in the bar you are waiting for upto 5 mins to get served and I’ve had to go to reception a couple of time to be served. The food takes a long to come out, only 2 other couples on Wednesday night waiting before us for good and it took 40mins to arrived. Very limited menu as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris

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

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our room was very outdated and didn't look anything like the pictures. Lift was broken and we were on the third floor which was extremely difficult for my mum with COPD. Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emiliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice facilities but not as close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHIYOMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a really good stay at this hotel. Close to the centre of Canterbury and parking available at the hotel. Lovely room and very friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ShanQi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, loved the bath tub. The decoration in the room was nice and clean. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ganna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we will not stay at this hotel again. The property is not sound proofed at all. You can hear guests upstairs, all night was noisy because pipes was making awkward noises or something else was working there! It’s difficult to explain what was that but it’s very disturbing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024