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ABode Canterbury

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Canterbury Cathedral

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Exterior
Fabulous Suite | Terrace/patio
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 8 per person)
Enviable Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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30-33 High St, Canterbury, England, CT1 2RX
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Most Enviable Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Most Enviable Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Enviable Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Enviable Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Fabulous Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Fabulous Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Desirable Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Desirable Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfortable Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Comfortable Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

City center stay.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and Royal Museum and Art Gallery. Weaver's House and St. Peter's Anglican Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 9 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prezzo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Canterbury - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Garage Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

ABode Canterbury

4-star hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly ABode Canterbury. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Canterbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1600
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
ABode Canterbury offers 72 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Canterbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

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 satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 8 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, mobile payments, and cash
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Breakfast is available 8-11 AM on Sunday.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is ABode Canterbury to the airport?

ABode Canterbury is 70.3 mi (91-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at ABode Canterbury?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ABode Canterbury on Jan 1, 2026 start from $87.74, 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 ABode Canterbury have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ABode Canterbury.

How close is ABode Canterbury to the beach?

This hotel is 8.9 mi (31-min drive) from Herne Bay Central Beach and 9.3 mi (28-min drive) from Tankerton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ABode Canterbury offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ABode Canterbury, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 8 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at ABode Canterbury?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at ABode Canterbury?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at ABode Canterbury?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 25.00 per night.

Does ABode Canterbury have a pool?

ABode Canterbury does not have a pool.

Does ABode Canterbury have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does ABode Canterbury have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is ABode Canterbury to downtown Canterbury?

ABode Canterbury is 0.1 mi away from Canterbury.

ABode Canterbury Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect central location in the heart of the historic district. Jack and Johnathan were very helpful and professional. We enjoyed the bar and restaurant on site after long days of sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

£25 for one nights car parking!!!!!!

The hotel is well placed in the centre of Canterbury, however, charging £25 per night to park the car is outrageous. We had intended having a few drinks in the bar and staying for breakfast however having been stung by the £25 charge just to park the car meant we didn't. We appreciate the opportunity to charge for parking, hadn't expected it for free however a charge of £10 pounds would have been more acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

We had booked the Abode for a birthday trip because of the location and the pictures, which looked really characterful and clean. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing and quite possibly, the worst we’ve experienced. Room: we booked an enviable room. Unfortunately, the room looked old and tired. The bed base was yellow with no skirt sheet to cover it. The bathroom was battered with cracks and peeling and was quite small. The room was clean but the state of the bathroom and bed base gave you a feeling that it was not. Housekeeping had not come to clean or refresh our room by 3pm the next day (the time we got back in from a day of sightseeing) and seemed startled when we asked for towels/ coffee. We had to put a paper wedge in our door as it rattled when anyone in the vicinity opened or closed a door. Staff: are in need of customer service training. Everyone seemed like they were being forced to be there, no friendly smiles or greetings. No ‘how was your stay?’ Or ‘can we recommend some places to eat or see’. You could forgive the room if staff had been customer focused but It felt like no one could be bothered and considering we were there for an occasion, it dampened the experience. I would only recommend this hotel for the location, which they are clearly banking on, and if you don’t need to spend much time in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Am

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central and close to all the major visitor attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We stayed two nights in an Enviable room. The first night we didn’t sleep due to some kind of water sounding noises in room 234. The room was lovely otherwise and was large and had a good sized bathroom and overlooked the from of the building. The bed was large and comfy. We asked to be moved for the following night and the staff were extremely helpful and acted promptly and arranged another room which we were warned was not as nice. That was very correct. The room was small, overlooked a roof and had a very small bathroom with a shower hanging out of the wall. We had a good nights keep though. I would just say that room 113 should not be an enviable room as there was nothing enviable about it. Otherwise a good hotel with a nice bar and great location. Obvious some of the rooms are a lot better than others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were a bit disappointed by our stay - the room was a bit run down in places and the flush on our toilet stopped working on the first day. The hot water in the shower was a bit inconsistent too. On the first morning we were told there was no hot food for breakfast as there was no chef, so we had to go to a nearby cafe to buy breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Milan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yin Na

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Well maintained, clean and minimal noise for how central it is. Everything walkable. On site parking pricey at £25 for 24 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Grande dame of a hotel needs an upgrade

Great location in terms of the hotel, but no allocated parking and the closest car park is a 5 minute walk away. The hotel room was adequate due to the condition of the decor and facilities/amenities which was disappointing considering the price. Food at breakfast was good and the staff super nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central cozy need more ale options staff fabulous Parking small Location fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rory

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

Three nights in Canterbury

Excellently located, right in the town centre, clean, well maintained and with helpful staff. Lots of delicious choices for breakfast too, which is always a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

Faultless

Always a great stay at the Abode Canterbury. Faultlessly clean, restful sleep, breakfast and service perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

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

Great central location

The staff were great and friendly. They were helpful with recommendations and the location was amazing. We found free parking a 15 minute walk away and left the car there for 3 days while we explored the town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Visakha, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Moni break

Overall location is very good as its in the middle of the main area.. staff are freinfdly how ever ..the parking charge of £25 per night is to high for guest..seconldt the sign is very small and not obviouse.it isnt mentioned on the front desk either..also the car park is not sign posted so difficult to navigate to it..batheroom lighting could be brighter
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant but we were disappointed with our stay. Our room and that part of the hotel had a strong smell of damp. Also, we had cold showers both mornings as the hot water wasn't working. They told us it was fixed after the first day but we didn't have any hot water the next day either.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the centre of town. Friendly staff. Very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

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

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Family birthday celebration

Made very welcome. Room not as clean as expected. Long brown hairs found on bathroom floor in several places. Lotion container on sink empty, although soap one OK. Lots of carpet fluff behind room door- maybe hoover with door closed? Otherwise an enjoyable stay in Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect little spot for a night away with work

I stay here regularly and it's always a pleasure - easy check in, clean well appointed room and a really fabulous shakshuka. It's also in the perfect place as you can easily fall into anywhere nearby for a fab pint of real ale and delicious dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025