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Grove Ferry Inn

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You can look forward to free English breakfast, a playground, and a fireplace in the lobby at Grove Ferry Inn. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to 3 bars and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Double Room, Balcony, River View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Royal Double Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Triple Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Valley View

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, Grove Ferry Inn is in a rural area and in a regional park. Canterbury Cathedral is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Margate Beach and Whitstable Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BMX Track Herne Bay or St. Lawrence Ground. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and cave exploring, or hop on a segway rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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Grove Ferry Rd, Canterbury, England, CT3 4BP

What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park
    Wingham Wildlife Park
    11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    Canterbury Cathedral
    15 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England
    University of Kent
    17 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • MARGATE, Kent, UK: 21 May 2020: Visitors to Margate's Main Sands beach surrounded by white cliffs during the heatwave in Britain.
    Margate Beach
    18 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Grove Ferry Picnic Site
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury Sturry Station
    7 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    124 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bell Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Punch Tavern
    7 min drive
  • The Chequer Inn - Ash
    8 min drive
  • The George & Dragon
    8 min drive
  • Mobile Fish And Chips
    6 min drive

About this property

Grove Ferry Inn

Hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a playground, and a fireplace in the lobby at Grove Ferry Inn. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to 3 bars and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, pet-sitting services, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, local meal delivery service, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Grove Ferry Inn include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and children's books
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Separate sitting areas, a personal chef, and art supplies

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Grove Ferry Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grove Ferry Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Grove Ferry Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grove Ferry Inn located?

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of East Blean Woods National Nature Reserve and BMX Track Herne Bay. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort and Wingham Wildlife Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Grove Ferry Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful, quite at night. It's right on the riverside, lots of walks on the door step. Room was nice, shower in our room needed updating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Okan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely a hotel where you will find peace and tranquility. The balcony experience was amazing. The location is excellent, in a very quiet area. Perhaps the only drawback is the lack of a refrigerator in the room, but the fact that it's a pub could be a reasonable justification.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Willow, the staff were so lovely and attentive! They work so hard to make everything nice for you . The balcony was lovely this morning. We did the walk around the nature reserve and boat trip was great! Pete the captain was so nice and very knowledgable. We had the best time and Will definitely come back soon . Thanks to all the staff x
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room was lovely and well equipped for 2 adults and 2 children. A couple of niggles in that the blind was broken in the bathroom and the rubbish bins were a bit on the small side. Staff were really lovely and nothing was any trouble. Breakfast was delicious and we had 1 meal there which was great. Lovely setting next to the river. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026