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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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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Room amenity
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is €56
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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View all photos for Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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 curtains

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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)

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 curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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

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

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 curtains

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

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
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Touchdown Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬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 travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
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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 on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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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 reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift

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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 spaces 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 social distancing 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 on-site 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 8 minutes' walk from St. Augustine's Abbey.

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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Bar
Location
Pizza
Elevator
Drinks
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was very good with a wide choice of cold food and hot food cooked to order. (16 reviews)
  • Onsite parking was a convenient and great benefit for guests. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Room tired but clean and comfortable
Richard, 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

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

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

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

Everything went very well.

Everything went very well. One problem, and this is not your fault..., the room next to us had a man snoring all night, which sounded like someone trying to start a motorbike, then in the room directly above, the person sounded like they were either building a boat or putting together flat pack furniture, from 19:00 to 06:00 in the morning..., so I didn't get a lot of sleep.. Everything else was good, the staff were excellent..
Colin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely

Lovely hotel. Staff were very attentive. Breakfast was lovely. My only objection was that the website didn't state that there is a £20 per dog per night charge. I only found out after I had booked.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room
Paul, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful relaxing stay.

The hotel is looking great as it undergoes its changes. Stylish and bespoke bar area, fabulous room and amazing friendly staff.
Leanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Amazing place and service from the staff, we'll be back soon.
Dan, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

What an absolute horror show. Half strip club, half Hyacinth Bucket.
Kaj, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful building lovely staff and everything we needed
Charlotte, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, friendly staff, decent breakfast.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location close to the Old Town and from rail stations.
Viktor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were great, but the hotel looks a little tired.
Paul, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice property and very helpful and friendly staff
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay, loved the bath tub. The decoration in the room was nice and clean. Definitely recommend!
ShanQi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room comfy bed
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was well maintained. Was a quick and easy walk to downtown and attractions. Plenty of parking. Would definitely stay again in the future.
Colin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was the most helpful, had a great experience!
German, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

It was good great customer service considering hotels.com had not ot paid for my hotel wet I paid ... But when hotel were great about it and sorted it with hotels.com and allowed me to check in as I was rushing to get ready for my pageant.
Joanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, basic room

Staff were nice, hotel communal areas were nice. Room was nice but bed was uncomfortable and shower was well used.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

An OK stay

Conveniently located, very close to the city centre. The hotel offers ample parking spaces. Check-in was easy and quick. But, the hotel needs upgrading, the carpets are dated and so are the furniture. The lift didn't work during our entire stay, which was really inconvenient!
1-night trip