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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • 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 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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Spa

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 1

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 area

Canterbury

With a stay at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, a 10-minute walk from Canterbury Christ Church University and 13 minutes by foot from Canterbury Cathedral. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Westgate Gardens and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Marlowe Theatre.

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

  • Canterbury East Station - 14 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 68 min drive

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

Hotel with free parking, 10-minute walk to Canterbury Christ Church University
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 43 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Canterbury? This hotel has 495 square feet (46 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

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

  • 495 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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: 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

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-authorize 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.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 900 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had recently been refurbished, so looked fresh and had a good bathroom. All the staff were very friendly, but not too attentive - especially at breakfast, as anything not already out in the buffet was a "challenge" to order. We received a message on the last night of 4 from the manager asking to let him know about any issues - that would be better to send on the first or second night? No requests about holding a loyalty card, but that could be due to booking via Expedia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Somer

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Long

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Les

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

Short stay in Canterbury

Friendly reception staff. Upgrade on arrival. Lovely refurbished room. Nice breakfast. Close to town centre. Quiet. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs Susan K

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A curate's egg

We paid extra for an executive room but it didn't meet the description. A good sized room with quite a lot of it as empty space. On our last morning there was no hot water for a shower for which an apology was not offered. The corridor carpets are "mended" with tape. Not great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Free parking and convenient to city

Comfortable stay in newly renovated/built room. Ten minute walk to the city with plenty of free parking. Room was similar to a Premier Inn but was brand new. Breakfast was not included so we didn’t try it, but there is a Waitrose and a. Tesco Extra about a ten minute walk away. Only downside was that there is currently major construction going on at the hotel so 8:30am on the dot we were deafened by loud noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. It really had a mix of modern and historical. Felt like a proper English hotel and had a tub in our room!! Hard to find in Europe. There was some construction but it wasn’t impacting our experience and it’s obvious they’re reinvesting in the property and up keep which makes me know I would want to stay there again in years to come.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Overall can’t complain. The staff were great and the hotel was in such a convenient location. The room needed a bit of TLC, almost all the fixtures were loose, but it was spotlessly clean (shout out to Michelle thank you!). Would stay here again but would eat elsewhere, the food was nice but too overpriced for what it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

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

A great find—an easy walk to Canterbury Cathedral

A friendly staff, comfortable room, affordable prices and excellent location make this a great place for a good night’s sleep in Canterbury. We could see the Cathedral tower out of our window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
+ Well located near centre, free parking. Excellent friendly helpful front desk girl (eventually). - arrived and noone around , notice to call 0 , noone answered. No one in bar. . After a while and deciding to at least find loo bumped into clearly overworked " do it all " girl. Pity cos she was extremely helpful eventually - re buses , petrol station etc. - big minus. Our room was on 3rd in roof . Corridors extremely hot and so was the room. Aircon in room refused to reset from 24c. Opened veluxs - was well into the night before room reached a suitable sleeping temp. Hotel seems to be having work done (restaurant wasnt available for instance) and by general appearance of common areas and corridors, not before time. We had only chosen it as suitable and reasonably priced stopoff for Channel Tunnel for which it proved ideal simple drive in morning so on balance it did what we wanted without being anything to write home about.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anubha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC was not working The drainage is the shower was working there was water everywhere in the bathroom and leaking out to the bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given an upgrade to a suite. Fantastic!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel. Lovely to have heated towel rail.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was great issuses with wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Lucky that we had a renovated room. The rest of the hotel is very tired & in need of an update. Many unhappy customers with the service at dinner. The coffe at breakfast was undrinkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast offering was a bit basic but otherwise, a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025