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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property

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Stands majestically amidst lush green lawns and mature trees, this historic building boasts a traditional architectural style with multiple chimneys and a prominent tower.
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Enjoy the inviting atmosphere in this room, featuring a cozy seating area with a round table and chairs, vaulted ceiling, and decorative wall panels.
Relax in a classic room with a four-poster bed, round table, and elegant seating area.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with comfortable seating and large windows.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 - 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 with free parking, a quick 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.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian

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

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.

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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 833 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 833 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 833 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 833 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 833 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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Amazing

Amazing place and service from the staff, we'll be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

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

A few problems but they were sorted quickly

A few problems but they were sorted quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

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

Great service, bed uncomfortable

The position is great and the decoration good. The reception staff were always helpful. However, the bed was a small double and very hard and uncomfortable. Also, there was a noisy fan sound from somewhere that woke me up. I realise that beds are very subjective and the noise may only be localised but it affected me. This does not take away from the location or service. Also, the rooms were very well finished and the styling thought about.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean quiet property. Wonderful breakfast and a top notch staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay the staff were great we would stay again, unfortunately the walls a little thin and a loud sleeper next door 😴
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

FRANK

The Wi-Fi was not adequate, always being disconnected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Akira

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness
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 Good

Robert

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

Enjoyable stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abbots Barton Hotel = perfection! From check-in to check-out, everything was flawless. The staff? *Chefs kiss*—so attentive and genuinely lovely. Pro tip: Order the room service pizza at 3AM (trust me, it’s a crispy, cheesy lifeline 🍕✨). Location-wise, it’s a dream—just a short stroll to Canterbury’s heart, but blissfully quiet. Comfy rooms, zero complaints. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thibaut, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, lovely, and quiet. The bed was super comfortable and TV was great. The bathroom was modern and clean. Staff were super lovely. No issues for us. Didn't use bar or restaurant so nothing to say for that, but we were able walk into central Cantebury in 7-8 mins and we would have dinner there. So all in all, would absolutely recommend for an easy and enjoyable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
The staff were great, but the hotel looks a little tired.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Perfect weekend break

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Wedding Anniversary break

Lovely hotel close to everything from shopping, dinning and sightseeing. Would definitely stay again but once the lift is working, as we where on the 4th floor, but room was beautifully renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025