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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Canterbury Cathedral

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Front of property
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Exterior
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room With 1 Double Bed, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Spa

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

2 Single Beds, 3rd and 4th Beds Single, Family Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

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 near Canterbury Cathedral
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1830
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

Property 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. Augustine's Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral. St. Lawrence Ground and St. Thomas' Catholic Church are also within 10 minutes. Canterbury East Station is 14 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 22 minutes.

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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 810 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 810 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 810 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 810 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 810 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patarawadee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this hotel. It has character. We had good time staying here. It would be great if it has AC.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An aging property going under refurbishment. We stayed in a pet friendly large upgraded room, with a view of the front garden. The hotel is set back from the main road, so very peaceful. Within a 10 min walk of the city, so an excellent location. We thought the price per night on a BH weekend was competitive, which included a good breakfast and free parking, which many of the other hotels charge for, these days. Very welcoming and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome and a lovely stay, helpful staff, very nice room and the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Nice place

In all a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay, breakfast was agreeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While a super place to stay - disappointed with our dinner experience in the bar! Clearly short on staff or similar as meal took 90 minutes to arrive. The meals themselves did not represent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a really good stay at this hotel. Close to the centre of Canterbury and parking available at the hotel. Lovely room and very friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ShanQi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, loved the bath tub. The decoration in the room was nice and clean. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were all great - super polite, friendly and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean and parts looked recently painted. Lovely large towels. Overall however the room needs renovation. Was delighted with the vegan choices for breakfast and the hot breakfast was well cooked and tasty. Hotel is currently undergoing renovations and this does impact on facilities. The areas done (reception and bar area) look great but our bedroom windows were in a terrible state and the view mainly of scaffolding. Also the hotel is set back from the road and the signage at the entrance is missing, so it is difficult to find the entrance from the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful building lovely staff and everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Akira

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

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to the Old Town and from rail stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, spacious room and easy parking. Very walkable to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thibaut

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here last month andbhad a pleasant time. The room was tidy & comfortable, and their morning breakfast was delocious and vast in variety
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel, basic room

Staff were nice, hotel communal areas were nice. Room was nice but bed was uncomfortable and shower was well used.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice property and very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024