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Thanington Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Kent

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior detail
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Exterior
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Thanington Hotel, near Canterbury Cathedral, offers a peaceful retreat with English breakfast and a garden setting. Guests can refresh in the sauna or indoor pool. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage, with multilingual staff ready to assist.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (4 Poster) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (4 Poster)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite (or Double Ensuite) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite (or Double Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, Thanington Hotel is near a train station. Canterbury Golf Club and Chestfield Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hambrook Marshes and Kent Downs. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Lawrence Ground or BMX Track Herne Bay.
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140 Wincheap, Canterbury, England, CT1 3RY

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 1 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪White Hart - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Thanington Hotel

Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
Consider a stay at Thanington Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thanington Hotel include perks such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily 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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Canterbury
The Canterbury Hotel
Thanington Hotel Hotel
Thanington Hotel Canterbury
Thanington Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Does Thanington Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Thanington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Thanington Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thanington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Thanington Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thanington Hotel located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dane John Gardens and Canterbury Cathedral. Westgate Gardens and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge are also within 15 minutes. Canterbury East Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Thanington Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 457 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic and could not be better. The staff were very attentive and made sure the breakfast tables were regularly topped up. I was very impressed with the helpfulness of all of the staff. They were great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room had a small pool available
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly. Check in was quick and easy. The room was a little dated but comfortable and clean. It had a lovely jacuzzi bath! Breakfast was very good . Had a swim in the pool which was very clean and refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, spotless, consciousness staff, great breakfast selection, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guy on reception was really helpful, room was nice, bed was comfy, breakfast hit the spot too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and really friendly and we also enjoyed the breakfast which was a nice start to the day
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was not quite as expected based on reviews. Although very old and has updated over the years, our room was in need of some love and maintenance. The hotel staff is amazing, ambiance is great, and breakfast was good, but sadly our room was in need of a deep clean. Bed and sheets were clean, but smelled horribly of cigarettes and musk. The hotel did offer us a different room and we probably should have taken it. (So that was our fault.) With some deep cleaning to our specific room, this hotel would have been great for a quick visit to Canterbury. Great pubs in walking distance and close to Aldi for convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service and spacious rooms! But this isn’t a hotel, it is a bed and breakfast with a pool. There is no where to get food or chill out and parking is very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family hotel, kids loved the pool, breakfast was lovely with lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a nice stay here, and the guy on reception (sorry, we didn't get his name) was supper friendly and informative The room was clean, although some of the furniture was a bit dated. Breakfast was a decent selection, especially considering this wasn't a big place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are fantastic. They go above and beyond to help their customers. The breakfast was excellent and there was plenty of it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOYESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely satisfied with the service along with the location is pretty near from city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a small old kind of hotel, let's start with the negatives - small parking inside the hotel - rooms are a bit oldish - Aircon leaking in my room Now the positives - very affordable - it's clean - breakfast is very decent if not great for a little hotel - swimming pool is such a nice bonus - staff are all nice and welcoming (which is rare nowadays) If I have to come back to Canterbury, I would probably rebook this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Man Ying Goretti

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

Cosy hotel with good breakfast

Little cosy hotel in a quiet place. Staff are extremely nice and helpful, breakfast is so good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay Staff very helpful Breakfast was good Not far from town about 15 mins walk
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dry good service nice room and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service, lovely room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mr john

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

Excellent Hotel, with very helpful staff.

The Hotel was excellent, with a lovely swimming pool .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very great staff an good look after of customers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kithsiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and staff was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a small carpark accommodating up to about 10 cars.It is conveniently located being just a short 15 minute walk from the centre of Canterbury. We stayed in room 14 on the second floor which was lovely and big (with a huge bathroom) but rather noisy, as it looked out over the main road, although secondary glazing helped surpress most of the road noise. The room was comfortable and clean with a good tv. Breakfast was self service with plenty of food beit a full English or continental and the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel appears to be in the process of being refurbished as it was being painted externally (July '25) and clad in scaffold to the rear. Overall, the hotel provides decent accommodation to stay for a trip to Canterbury and I would use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Nice stay in Canterbury

Very pleasant stay in an excellent location. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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