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Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation

Property class: 5 and above

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A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a menu board. - Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation (Canterbury)
A harbor at dusk with boats docked, a crane, and a building with lights. - Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation (Canterbury)
A bar area with stools and a round table with chairs. - Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation (Canterbury)
A circular labyrinth garden with a central paved area, surrounded by a grassy field and trees. - Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation (Canterbury)
A building with a large glass facade, a clock, and a garden area in front. - Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation (Canterbury)
Located close to University of Kent and Marlowe Theatre, Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation provides free English breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like racquetball/squash and basketball. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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A compact hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a bed with a patterned blanket.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation is near a train station. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park. University of Kent and Westgate Gardens are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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University Road, University of Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 7NS

What's nearby

  • A narrow canal with boats docked along the sides, a building with a sign for Weavers River Tours, and a clock tower in the background.
    University of Kent
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A historic stone archway with a tower, surrounded by modern buildings and a street with pedestrians.
    Westgate Gardens and Towers
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • A canal with a castle and colorful flower beds.
    Westgate Gardens
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • A modern building with red lighting and a sign that reads "The Green Room".
    Marlowe Theatre
    6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Gulbenkian Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station
    6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    108 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Nero
    2 min walk
  • The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon)
    4 min drive
  • Caffè Nero
    7 min drive
  • City Fish Bar
    7 min drive
  • The Thomas Tallis Alehouse
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 indoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 100 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Eliot College reception]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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; cash is not accepted

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Kent, Westgate Gardens, and Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury Cathedral and Whitstable Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Canterbury West Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Becket Court - University of Kent - Campus Accommodation Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Accommodation in a student hall of residence

I used this accommodation to visit The Open golf at Royal St. George's, Sandwich and by the time I was able to book there was very limited accommodation available in the area. Becket Court is a student hall of residence on the campus of the University of Kent in Canterbury that offers bed and breakfast accommodation during the summer vacation. The accommodation is fairly basic but perfectly adequate for a 6 night stay with an en-suite shower room and very good breakfast and very good value for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Yifu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay! you can also see the cathedral on the campus. The breakfast is excellent and you can take it like a brunch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Geoghegan

Becket court from gloucester

Becket Court exactly suited my needs for this trip which was a bed for the night in a clean and secure surrounding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Henning

definately recommendable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideally located for getting into Canterbury
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Mark

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

Modern, compact and pleasant.

A clean and tidy modern room in a Halls of Residence building. Cheap and cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

Gordon

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

Modern student accommodation on a lovely campus

Student accommodation on a lovely campus a long walk/short bus ride from town. No lifts or TV, no concierge, no room service. Rooms clean and modern, but definitely a single bed. Rooms have a kettle and there is a kitchen nearby but no cooking or eating utensils. There are a few places to eat on the campus. To check in, you need to go to Eliott College next door. Do not arrive late, getting security out to check you in is not a good start to your stay. Breakfast is at Keynes College, about a minute's walk away - you should get a map when you arrive. Good value for money, in the summer when Canterbury hotel prices are high.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Lovely relaxing environment with lots of nature to enjoy and a pleasant walk into Canterbury City centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Mixed fortunes.

A few problems at first - accessing the room, broken kettle, locked window - but after all that was sorted had a peaceful night. Breakfast was a bit chaotic as provisions were constantly running out and not being topped up, the bread was frozen, no tea bags, no milk, no juice etc..But with persistence a good breakfast was had. Good value for money in Canterbury in the summer, when it is very expensive. But the Uni campus is green and peaceful and a nice place to stay, out of the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
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6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Be aware what you're getting

Checkin: After 8pm, you have to call and wait for security to check in. Checkin is centralised, so you likely have to walk some distance find it. Parking; It's misleading to say there's "free parking" - parking during business hours is charged. Breakfast: Depends on which hall you get assigned to, but it can be 3-400 metre walk to breakfast. Cooked breakfast is offered, but low quality. Comfort: There are probably double rooms like in the photo, but you'l likely get a narrow single bed. The mattresses are thin and not great quality. Location: This is half-hour walk from the town.
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8/10 Good

naldrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

University accommodation with free wifi, does what

Comfortable, clean. A little difficult to find reception but not impossible. No television, which is absolutely not a problem for me, just mentioning it for others. Did just what I wanted at a reasonable price, and is very handy for a short drive into Canterbury itself. Breakfast started to late for me I am afraid (7.45am) so I have to miss out- perhaps if they had a rate without breakfast or opened earlier.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very comfortable.

Have stayed at Becket many times (much prefer it to the rooms in Keynes and Rutherford)and like the good price, peace and quiet, spacious room, free parking and good breakfast amongst other things. The only niggles are the low water pressure in the shower and the lack of management of the breakfast room. With the latter, there should be designated staff keeping an eye on levels of hot water, bread etc. so they do not run out.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Zeer goed

Het verblijf was aangenaam. Ondanks de veel studenten en conferrentie gangers.. De douche op de kamer was matig. Geen TV. Verder was de kamer schoon en aanwezig was ook een hardroger, waterkoker, Koffie, thee enz. Het ontbijten was uitstekend. Twintig min. te voet naar Canterbury en treinstation west.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Modern student accommodation

Good student accommodation, efficient check-in, modern rooms but no TV or lift. Cooked breakfast in a nearby college. University is a bus ride or long walk from city centre
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well priced for a visit to U of Kent. It's university accommodation, in the middle of the uni. Not near high street, though buses are frequent.
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8/10 Good

seyedmehdi

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

NC

NC
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8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

My stay at Becket Court

Good budget accommodation which meet my expectations, Kitchen available for use and comfortable living space. Bathroom met my needs. WIFI was excellent.
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8/10 Good

James

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

Perfect for a short break

Very reasonably priced. Great location, only a 10 minute walk from the station and town center. Would definitely stay again.
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4/10 Poor

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice room, shame about the temperature

What a shame! For student accommodation, this is lovely. New, plenty of storage, well equipped (no TV, but that was fine with me) and generous breakfast in nice surroundings. Couple of little niggles - no light over by the desk or by the bed, but on the whole really nice room. However, the reason for my rating is that it was like Siberia - I can't remember I slept in a room that was so cold! Usually I am too hot in hotel rooms, but I needed to ask for an extra quilt and work huddled up in the evenings. I left a day early - 3 nights would have been too much to endure. This is such a pity, as it is really well appointed. Even if you don't want to put on the central heating for small numbers, you really need to provide an alternative form of heating.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice room, some problems though.

A lovely modern clean room. However, a few problems. Stingy with tea bags (only 2 provided) and milk (three pots only). My room was not made up during the day so when I got back to it at 10pm there was no milk or any tea bags so I could have a hot drink after a long day, also a workman had been in to fix the toilet flush and had trodden on the towels, so I had dirty towels as well. From my room on the second floor there was a lovely view over the town and country but unfortunately the water pressure up there is very poor so only a trickle of water came out of the shower. I did report this last time I stayed at Becket, in April, but evidently nothing had been done to rectify it. A nice breakfast in the pleasant surroundings of the Dolce Vita cafe but the staff there were very offhand and chatting constantly to each other rather than paying attention to keeping up the stocks of plates, orange juice, bread etc. - they could do with a manager being present. There are no lifts in Becket and no porters, so you need to be able to carry your bag to your room and manage stairs.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap accommodation for lots of people

This is just staying in student halls but with less atmosphere. It's a 20 minute walk through a park to town. Lucky I had a car as no options for food after 7 near the accomadation. I checked out after one night.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Some good points, some not so good.

Comfortable, quiet room, good breakfast, wifi worked well, complimentary toiletries, towels and a tea tray. A couple of problems. I arrived after Reception closed (at 8pm) and had to wait for a security guard to show up to give me a key to my room. He didn't know when or where breakfast would be served so I had to ask at Reception when it opened at 8am next morning. He didn't know where guests should park - normally you need a permit - and he didn't know how you accessed the wifi. An information dossier in the room, or with the keys, explaining all this would have been good, also an explanation of how the key worked - it was a fob which you had to press against the door to open it but I hadn't come across one of them before so it was a bit of trial and error. The first night I didn't realise that there were reading lights in the room - I found them by luck on the second night. You had to show your key fob to get your breakfast, but I wasn't told you had to do that. The other real problem was the water pressure in the shower, it was very low and only a trickle came out. When I raised this with Reception the lady there told me that it was known that on the higher floors (where my room was)the water pressure was low Having said all this, for the price the room was good value and in all I enjoyed my stay. Despite the water pressure problem it was nicer having a 2nd floor room as you got a nice view and didn't have people tramping past your window all the time.
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8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Single room, reasonable price

As a single traveller I was looking for a base for Canterbury. This fitted the bill admirably - a 25 min walk down to the city centre (definitely down!). There are buses, but with the fine weather I didn't bother. This is university student accommodation, so single rooms are the norm - clean, well decorated, on a lovely campus. There was no TV in the room - this could be plus or minus depending on requirements - I certainly didn't miss it. Breakfast and reception were in 2 different buildings - not an issue in good weather but would have been an irritation in the wet. Wifi is through the university - the instructions weren't terribly clear, and I needed to get one of the technicians at the library (a very helpful young man) to set it up - apparently it's a problem with Windows 8.1 Parking available, but limited spaces available during the day - no problem overnight
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019