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The Evenhill

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Howletts Wild Animal Park

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The Evenhill, near a charming garden, offers full breakfast and lunch at its restaurant. Guests can relax at the bar, use WiFi, and enjoy extended parking. Visitors praise the helpful staff and quality breakfast.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
62 The Hill, Littlebourne, Canterbury, England, CT3 1TA

What's nearby

  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • University of Kent - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬9 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Rose Inn - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Bridge Arms - ā€¬6 min drive
  • ā€ŖMobile Fish And Chips - ā€¬6 min walk
  • ā€ŖKFC - ā€¬8 min drive

About this property

The Evenhill

Upscale hotel near Howletts Wild Animal Park
Located close to Canterbury Christ Church University, The Evenhill provides free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, The Evenhill Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Evenhill Restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit 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

Evenhill Hotel Canterbury
Evenhill Hotel
Evenhill Canterbury
Evenhill
The Evenhill Hotel
The Evenhill Canterbury
The Evenhill Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Evenhill pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Evenhill?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Evenhill?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Evenhill?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Evenhill located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Howletts Wild Animal Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Canterbury Christ Church University and Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury Cathedral and University of Kent are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Evenhill Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 284 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful Staff, particularly the lady at breakfast. Had a nice comfy stay, the bed was ideal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay, helpful in accommodating our dog, dinner was fine, good breakfast. On a main road but accommodation set back. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Very friendly staff, great food, delightful little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice play to stay, great parking, decent rooms behind the pub. Excellent home cooked food, big portions. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, good parking, quiet with friendly helpfulf staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, for Canterbury and for Dover, very friendly staff, very clean room with amazing breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Amenities
The service and accommodation was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food very good Staff friendly No problems with cleaniness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam

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

Excellent All Around!

great room, food and people. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay, perfect for visiting Canterbury with a direct bus stopping right outside th hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Comfortable do friendly hotel

Very Comfortable and clean room. Very dog friendly. Great garden for a late night and morning walk with doggie
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , very quiet. Good breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Friendly and quiet

Well run, friendly accommodation; close to Canterbury, but away from all the hustle and bustle! Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

An absolute gem!

A lovely stay with an amazing breakfast! Our room was fresh and clean. The bathroom was lovely, towels were fluffy and large. The staff were friendly and helpful, even when it was really busy. Woukd definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room and en-suite was quite dated but still comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for us. We stayed one night to help our Daughter with her move into Uni halls
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just spent 2 nights here and it was absolutely wonderful!! The hotel was lovely and clean, the food was exceptional and the staff were absolutely fabulous!! I will definitely return and greatly recommend!! šŸ˜
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Guangjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Noisy in the morning when people leave early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yashmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very good, property was very nice, room was lovely but beds were bit small for my 6ft 2inch boy. Surrounding were good, breakfast was lovely, dinner was very nice, staff were very nice and helpful. Parking was lovely no hassle at all. I recommend every to visit and experience the atmosphere .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and friendly. Very helpful and kind. We enjoyed our stay. Susie was especially helpful and knowledgeable. The room was clean and comfortable. Facilities were excellent. Lovely area. Handy to catch bus into town. We lived Canterbury and had an amazing tour of the cathedral.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Amazing staff

almost everything was excellent apart from the comfort of the beds, we found them very hard and uncomfortable. The staff, on the other hand were excellent especially Jessie, she was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Standard of food not good our fish was overcooked and took too long to prepare. Not the pub it used to be
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good stay

Clean place Bit out dated in rooms Nice bath Quite Only issue breakfast from 7.15 Got in there couldnā€™t smell no cooked food told at least 20 mins so had to leave as working Also No sausage on breakfast I donā€™t like bacon which I though was lazy as you could of bought some night before when you no you have guests eating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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