ABode Canterbury

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Enviable Double Room
Fabulous Suite | Terrace/patio
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
30-33 High St, Canterbury, England, CT1 2RX
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

Desirable Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Enviable Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfortable Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Desirable Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Most Enviable Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Fabulous Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Canterbury

With a stay at ABode Canterbury, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, within a 5-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from University of Kent and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eastbridge Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Kent - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 9 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ABode Canterbury

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Canterbury Cathedral
ABode Canterbury offers 72 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Canterbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Brasserie Abode, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Brasserie Abode - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
AB Champagne Bar - This theme restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Romanian, Slovak

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AB Champagne Bar
  • Brasserie Abode

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, mobile payments, and cash
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Breakfast is available 8-11 AM on Sunday.

Property is also known as

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ABode Canterbury Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Simpsonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in the middle of Canterbury. An absolute favorite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly service. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated hotel; reasonable price. Staff v helpful and friendly. Really good breakfast (we went for a la carte). Furnishings / decor a little run down but clean and overall a really nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hotel with excellent breakfast included. Very reasonably priced!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Perfect

Fabulous stay , great location , staff extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable

Room was clean and bed very comfortable. Had to wait a while for breakfast but there was a lovely young man who couldn’t do enough for you. Shame I didn’t get his name but he was excellent. We had a lovely few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

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

Near perfect

The stay was great, bedding comfortable, breakfast tasty. What was a really nice touch is the person at reception remembering my name. I'm not sure if that's part of the role, or my pink cat hoodie made me difficult to forget. The only negative is that the TV didn't have chromecast built in, so I couldn't watch youtube/netflix/prime/etc
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located for touring Canterbury Cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Ponoka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Abode Canterbury is an excellent hotel located in the heart of Canterbury. From a convenience point of view, everything is close by - you've got a convenience store, lots of restaurants, and easy walking distance to the cathedral and other visitor attractions. The staff was friendly and service was excellent. For North American travelers looking for king size beds, this hotel does have them, but you need to ask for "Super King" beds specifically. If we find ourselves in England again and an Abode hotel is available, we would absolutely consider staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location for a 1 night stay. Good facilities and the room had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a lovely stay at the abode. Hotel is located in a great location for exploring Canterbury. The hotel was clean and the staff were very helpful. Some areas of the hotel looked like they needed a lick of paint but overall it was good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Highly recommended

A lovely hotel with great staff, beautifully located for all the attractions in Canterbury. Room very comfortable and ver well equipped. Breakfast arrived cold but this was put right as quickly as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hroar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Léo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The nightstand's pencil was unsharpened. There was coffee grounds on the tray
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Abode is located in the heart of Canterbury on High Street its main thoroughfare and within walking distance of most major sights and great dining. The breakfasts at the hotel were excellent. The staff was polite and very responsive. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and super nice. Service was great. Good location if you visiting the town, walkable distance to train station and restaurant. Maybe the only downside if I have to say is the flooring was a bit old, so in the morning i could hear people walking upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed at the abode a lot of times although i think its time for an update to the decor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel - great location

Lovely as usual. Having stayed in an “enviable” room type before, it was noticeable this time having dropped to “comfortable”. Still high standards but a little tired in the bathroom, a small entrance (slightly awkward with bags) and less frills. Still lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay (and complimentary birthday treat). I would always opt for an enviable room when funds allow but all rooms are lovely. Thank you for a great stay! I will be back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025