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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Canterbury Christ Church University

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Near Canterbury Cathedral, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel offers a charming retreat. Relax by the fireplace in the lobby, unwind on the garden terrace or grab a drink at the bar. With free WiFi and helpful staff that previous guests have praised.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY389
CNY467 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Spa

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Superior Room With 1 King Bed, Extras, Music Device, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Room With 1 King Bed, Extras, Music Device, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 68 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 76 min drive
  • Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 5 min drive
  • Canterbury East Station - 14 min walk
  • Canterbury West Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Touchdown Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 16
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking nearby
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (495 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1830
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.95 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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

Are pets allowed at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel and nearby?

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel like?

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is in the heart of Canterbury, a short 13-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 9 minutes' walk from St. Lawrence Ground.

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Reviews

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, nice, and very nice with a good selection and hot food. (17 reviews)
  • Onsite parking was a convenient and great benefit for guests. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room. Convenient location. Excellent shower pressure. Comfortable beds.
Jeanette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff!
Mia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, friendly staff, good breakfast
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. Clean tidy room, excellent breakfast, very central easy walk into town centre.
Christopher, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff member on night shift very friendly and helpful!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely room, although when opening curtains in daylight facing a brick wall and building site, not what i expected
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here a few times now. Always been a very good experience. Nice room, good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room tired but clean and comfortable
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay, thankyou to all the reception and bar staff who were so helpful and attentive, and Teri for the housekeeping of our room. We would definitely stay there again.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Didn’t use the bar.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was fresh. Coffee was only one slow machine, toaster was also only one slow machine. Pastries were fresh and good quality. Would have liked coffee-milk (coffee mate or condensed). Had expected scrambled eggs.
Wilma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and in good condition. Front desk staff were exceptional. Professional, helpful, friendly with all guests. Bar staff was good. He worked well under pressure when he had to juggle many tables on his own.
Carl, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel was clean, conveniently located and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel very quiet, clean and staff was very helpful.
Luciana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast offering was a bit basic but otherwise, a very nice place to stay.
Alan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice weekend trip to Kent

It was good weather last weekend when we visited Canterbury and Dover. We had a very good family trip including a warm and cozy stay at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel.
Long, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

On arrival the heating control was set at 18 degrees and could not be overridden, rang reception there was no answer. In the morning there was no hot water for a shower.
Adriano, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dated

Hotel very dated. Room floor creaked. Very clean. Hotel acceptable for a nights stay
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room lovely large double bed, lift to upper levels, period fixtures and fittings, lovely breakfast menu.
William, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient hotel. Lovely to have heated towel rail.
Hazel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place, rooms could use an update but for what it’s worth it’s cozy and easily accessible from either the main road or the short walk through the backroads. Excellent location as there’s a nice quiet 10-15 minute walk to the city centre.
Josh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short stay in Canterbury

Friendly reception staff. Upgrade on arrival. Lovely refurbished room. Nice breakfast. Close to town centre. Quiet. Highly recommend.
Les, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

nice english breakfast. good selection. friendly guy at reception monday morning. creeky floorboards throughout the night. dog barking in the night. people leaving before 6 am and doors slamming.
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sightseeing

Quiet & friendly,nice room,main restaurant being refurbished but breakfast good choice.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous place, nice helpful employees, and tasty gluten-free options
Melanie, 4-night trip