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Keynes College - University Of Kent

2.0 star property
Hostel near University of Kent in Canterbury

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Interior entrance
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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University Road, Canterbury, England, CT2 7NP
  • Place, University of Kent
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Single Ensuite Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Ensuite Room

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

In Canterbury .Stay at this Canterbury hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Kent and 2 miles (3 km) of Westgate Gardens. Marlowe Theatre and Canterbury Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Kent - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gulbenkian Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Beverlie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gills Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Keynes College - University Of Kent

Hostel near University of Kent in Canterbury
Keynes College - University Of Kent offers its guests an outdoor tennis court, indoor tennis courts, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 100 meeting rooms available. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Keynes College - University Of Kent. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 609 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Keynes College - University Of Kent offers 609 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 indoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Keynes College Reception]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Keynes College - University Of Kent to the airport?

Keynes College - University Of Kent is 72.4 mi (111-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Keynes College - University Of Kent have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Keynes College - University Of Kent.

How close is Keynes College - University Of Kent to the beach?

This hostel is 5.6 mi (15-min drive) from Whitstable Beach and 5.8 mi (18-min drive) from Tankerton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Keynes College - University Of Kent offer free breakfast?

Keynes College - University Of Kent offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Keynes College - University Of Kent?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Keynes College - University Of Kent?

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

Is there free parking at Keynes College - University Of Kent?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Keynes College - University Of Kent have a pool?

Keynes College - University Of Kent does not have a pool.

Does Keynes College - University Of Kent have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Keynes College - University Of Kent have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Keynes College - University Of Kent to downtown Canterbury?

Keynes College - University Of Kent is 1.2 mi away from Canterbury.

Keynes College - University Of Kent Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 181 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just stayed for one night good value for money very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected, no thrills but clean and comfortable. Would avoid in hot weather though as the rooms are well insulated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Veey good basic accommodation. Very comfortable bed and en suite bathroom. The college isn't in the centre of Canturbury; it's a good mile to walk to the centre and it's up a hill on the way back. However there's a regular bus service to/from town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic, but perfectly adequate. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was so bad, we had to move out and book a premier inn for the second two days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst bed I’ve ever slept on. Mattress is completely worn out. The pillows and duvet smell of damp. There in mold on the shower room. The walls are paper thin and you can hear through them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ferdinand

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Awful check in, uncomfortable bed, nice campus

Awful check in experience. I queued up behind a couple whose electronic key fob to open their room wasn't working. They were given a card to get in instead. The receptionist gave me an electronic key fob to get into my room. I went to my room to discover it didn't work, so went back to reception. She then gave me an electronic card instead. I went to my room only to discover that that didn't work either, so went back to reception. One of the other people on reception said they would come with me to try and diagnose the problem. It wasn't clear what needed diagnosing - I think they may simply have thought I was too dopey to use the key fob and card - but I agreed. We went back to my room where they discovered that the key fob I'd told them didn't work, didn't work, and that the key card I'd told them didn't work, didn't work. So we wandered back to reception. Now I was given a key fob for a different room. Hurrah, it worked! But it was located in a flat full of Dutch school children on some kind of learning holiday. I'd no sooner got in my room than one of their carers knocked on the door and was quite insistent that I had to leave - understandably they were quite concerned about unknown adults around small children. So I wandered back to reception. At fifth time of asking, I finally got a working key to a room I could stay in. There are positives: the campus is nice, the breakfast is good. There's a bus stop very close by to get into town. But very uncomfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place confortable and nice staff strong recommend 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Quentin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

R

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

Comfortable and Good Value

Lovely location in the scenic grounds of Canterbury University. Room was similar in size, facilities, and comfort to a Travelodge, but with breakfast, wifi and room cleaning included, much better value. Great breakfast. A great location for a weekend trip to Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location

Great location, few minutes drive from centre. Free parking and very nice breakfast. Rooms clean but bed was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karolina

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

Good

Cheapest accommodation in the area. Good price for own bathroom and breakfast included. The room was clean, but the the room and whole building had an unpleasant smell, and windows only open about 10cm, so couldn’t really air it out. Also the amenities weren’t the best with no soap or shower gel, which I didn’t bring and was hoping to be included. Not a major problem but would have been nice to know beforehand. I stayed for 2 nights, and housekeeping came to clean my room on the second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023