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ABode Canterbury

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Canterbury Cathedral

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Experience the warm welcome of Bode, a traditional hotel with a grand arched entrance and inviting interior lighting.
Experience the elegant lobby with a wine cellar, seating area, and bar.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the historic castle from this rooftop retreat, featuring comfortable wicker lounge chairs and a small table.
Relax in a stylishly designed room with a large bed, two nightstands, and a comfortable desk area.
Welcome to Bode, where guests can check in at the reception desk and enjoy the sleek, curved partition.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
30-33 High St, Canterbury, England, CT1 2RX
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

View all photos for Desirable Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Desirable Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Enviable Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Enviable Double Room

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

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Comfortable Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfortable Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Desirable Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Most Enviable Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Most Enviable Double Room

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

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Fabulous Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Fabulous Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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. Eastbridge Hospital and Weaver's House 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬3 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. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. 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
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • 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 designer toiletries. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

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

Languages

Czech, English, French, Romanian, Slovak

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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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 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

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • 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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 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

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 specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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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.

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 13.4 mi (23-min drive) from Whitstable Beach and 8.9 mi (31-min drive) from Herne Bay Central Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ABode Canterbury offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ABode Canterbury, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 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.

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. 487 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

LENORE, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable

Room was clean and bed very comfortable. Had to wait a while for breakfast but there was a lovely young man who couldn’t do enough for you. Shame I didn’t get his name but he was excellent. We had a lovely few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

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

Near perfect

The stay was great, bedding comfortable, breakfast tasty. What was a really nice touch is the person at reception remembering my name. I'm not sure if that's part of the role, or my pink cat hoodie made me difficult to forget. The only negative is that the TV didn't have chromecast built in, so I couldn't watch youtube/netflix/prime/etc
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located for touring Canterbury Cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Ponoka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Abode Canterbury is an excellent hotel located in the heart of Canterbury. From a convenience point of view, everything is close by - you've got a convenience store, lots of restaurants, and easy walking distance to the cathedral and other visitor attractions. The staff was friendly and service was excellent. For North American travelers looking for king size beds, this hotel does have them, but you need to ask for "Super King" beds specifically. If we find ourselves in England again and an Abode hotel is available, we would absolutely consider staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location for a 1 night stay. Good facilities and the room had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a lovely stay at the abode. Hotel is located in a great location for exploring Canterbury. The hotel was clean and the staff were very helpful. Some areas of the hotel looked like they needed a lick of paint but overall it was good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Highly recommended

A lovely hotel with great staff, beautifully located for all the attractions in Canterbury. Room very comfortable and ver well equipped. Breakfast arrived cold but this was put right as quickly as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hroar

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

10/10 Excellent

Léo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The nightstand's pencil was unsharpened. There was coffee grounds on the tray
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Abode is located in the heart of Canterbury on High Street its main thoroughfare and within walking distance of most major sights and great dining. The breakfasts at the hotel were excellent. The staff was polite and very responsive. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and super nice. Service was great. Good location if you visiting the town, walkable distance to train station and restaurant. Maybe the only downside if I have to say is the flooring was a bit old, so in the morning i could hear people walking upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed at the abode a lot of times although i think its time for an update to the decor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel - great location

Lovely as usual. Having stayed in an “enviable” room type before, it was noticeable this time having dropped to “comfortable”. Still high standards but a little tired in the bathroom, a small entrance (slightly awkward with bags) and less frills. Still lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay (and complimentary birthday treat). I would always opt for an enviable room when funds allow but all rooms are lovely. Thank you for a great stay! I will be back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay and really nice hotel. Great room and breakfast. Lovely bar. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel!

Hotel is beautiful, bed very comfy. Modern and elegant looking hotel. Breakfast service was slow with a fair few orders coming out wrong, and no real instruction of what breakfast is included with the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Will be back soon.

When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted with a smile and a lovely welcome. We could not fault the gentleman who was hospitable and sorted out any problem that came our way. We have stayed in the hotel previously and it won’t be the last. Thank you very much to the staff and the wonderful service you provide.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

8/10 Good

ian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice central hotel, mind room charges

Stayed for a couple of nights a few days before Christmas, so we could shop and experience the Christmas vibe of Canterbury. Hotel is in the heart of the town which is great.Staff were friendly and welcoming. My only disappointment was that they took a card on arrival, this was in case I charged anything to the room, £100 was taken, nothing was charged to the room. I called two weeks later to ask why this wasn’t returned, they said it could take up to a month. Exactly 1 month later the £100 was put back into my account! Mmmmmmm We will definitely stay again, will likely say that I don’t have a card.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor

Had to move rooms as the toilet didn't work, staff weren't overly fussed , moved to the second room to find black mould on the walls and around the window. Breakfast was overly expensive for poor quality and slow service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025