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Keynes College - University Of Kent

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from University of Kent

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Free daily full breakfast
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located close to University of Kent and Westgate Gardens, Keynes College - University Of Kent provides free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Ensuite Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Ensuite Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, Keynes College - University Of Kent is in a rural area and 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.
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University Road, Canterbury, England, CT2 7NP

What's nearby

  • University of Kent - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Beverlie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Monument - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hare at Blean - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Keynes College - University Of Kent

Hostel near University of Kent
Located close to Westgate Gardens and Marlowe Theatre, Keynes College - University Of Kent provides free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • 3 indoor tennis courts, 100 meeting rooms, and ATM/banking services
  • A vending machine
Room features
All 609 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and limited housekeeping

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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 parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)

Business services

  • 100 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Keynes College Reception]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Keynes College-University Kent Hotel Canterbury
Keynes College-University Kent Hotel
Keynes College-University Kent Canterbury
Keynes College-University Kent
Keynes College University Of Kent
Keynes CollegeUniversity Kent
Keynes College University Of Kent
Keynes College - University Of Kent Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is Keynes College - University Of Kent pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Keynes College - University Of Kent?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Keynes College - University Of Kent?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Keynes College - University Of Kent?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Keynes College - University Of Kent located?

Situated in a rural location, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Kent, Westgate Gardens, and Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury Cathedral and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Canterbury West Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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