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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Canterbury Christ Church University

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Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €83
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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

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

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 Single 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 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

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

Hotel near Canterbury Christ Church University
Located close to Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Polish, Romanian, Ukranian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1830
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel on 6 Jul 2025 start from €82.96, including 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.

How much is parking at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Christ Church University and Canterbury Cathedral. Marlowe Theatre and Westgate Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Canterbury East Station is 14 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 22 minutes.

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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 820 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

Clean room lovely large double bed, lift to upper levels, period fixtures and fittings, lovely breakfast menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

All good. Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Unique building, modern decor. Very clean. Easy 15-min walk to center of town and Cathedral.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We absolutely loved this hotel. It has character. We had good time staying here. It would be great if it has AC.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location, clean quiet property. Wonderful breakfast and a top notch staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

One side of the property is very dates, we had a family room basically in the loft with no AC or fridge, it was 40 degrees in our room and we could barely sleep. Next night we changed rooms to a newly renovated room and it was way nicer and more modern. Staff were friendly and helpful and understood our concern and we had no problem switching rooms. Nice new bar area and a place outside to enjoy a beverage
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

An aging property going under refurbishment. We stayed in a pet friendly large upgraded room, with a view of the front garden. The hotel is set back from the main road, so very peaceful. Within a 10 min walk of the city, so an excellent location. We thought the price per night on a BH weekend was competitive, which included a good breakfast and free parking, which many of the other hotels charge for, these days. Very welcoming and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Great welcome and a lovely stay, helpful staff, very nice room and the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

The staff were great, but the hotel looks a little tired.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

In all a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Lovely stay, breakfast was agreeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Very nice hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

While a super place to stay - disappointed with our dinner experience in the bar! Clearly short on staff or similar as meal took 90 minutes to arrive. The meals themselves did not represent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful building lovely staff and everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Very nice room comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Convenient location close to the Old Town and from rail stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great property, spacious room and easy parking. Very walkable to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

Staff were all great - super polite, friendly and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean and parts looked recently painted. Lovely large towels. Overall however the room needs renovation. Was delighted with the vegan choices for breakfast and the hot breakfast was well cooked and tasty. Hotel is currently undergoing renovations and this does impact on facilities. The areas done (reception and bar area) look great but our bedroom windows were in a terrible state and the view mainly of scaffolding. Also the hotel is set back from the road and the signage at the entrance is missing, so it is difficult to find the entrance from the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10

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

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

10/10

Stayed here last month andbhad a pleasant time. The room was tidy & comfortable, and their morning breakfast was delocious and vast in variety
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024