ABode Canterbury

4.0 star property

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Fabulous Suite | Terrace/patio
Enviable Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Exterior
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 8 per person)
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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30-33 High St, Canterbury, England, CT1 2RX
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

Most Enviable Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Enviable Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Fabulous Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Desirable Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Desirable Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfortable Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

ABode Canterbury places you next to Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and Royal Museum and Art Gallery. This 72-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 9 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ABode Canterbury

At ABode Canterbury, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is available for GBP 25.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Electric kettles, safes, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AB Champagne Bar
  • Brasserie Abode

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 8 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, mobile payments, and cash
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at ABode Canterbury?

ABode Canterbury offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at ABode Canterbury?

As of Feb 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ABode Canterbury on Mar 27, 2026 start from 93.57, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near ABode Canterbury?

This hotel is located in Canterbury, just steps from Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre, and within a short walk of Westgate Gardens. You'll also find Westgate Gardens and Towers and St. Augustine's Abbey less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at ABode Canterbury?

Yes, secured parking is offered for GBP 25.00 per night.

Does ABode Canterbury include a casino at the property?

No, ABode Canterbury doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at ABode Canterbury?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about ABode Canterbury?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at ABode Canterbury?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does ABode Canterbury feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, ABode Canterbury serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Brasserie Abode.

Does ABode Canterbury allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at ABode Canterbury for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at ABode Canterbury?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from ABode Canterbury?

The closest major airport to ABode Canterbury is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at ABode Canterbury?

Yes, some guestrooms at ABode Canterbury offer a terrace and may feature city views.

Does ABode Canterbury offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at ABode Canterbury if that's in your vacation plans.

ABode Canterbury Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Joanne

No hot water, half the menu unavailable in the brasserie, breakfast was the same.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Norman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, bed super comfy, however upon check in I was assured (I specifically asked) that one of the two rooms was a twin, it was not. Told the bed could be split, it could not. Only other twin was smaller room with disability bathroom that was not acceptable, so two adult daughters ended up sharing a bed. To top it off the fire alarm repeatedly malfunctioned through the night, midnight, 2 am, 4 am so zero sleep. My concern of a lack of functioning fire alarm did not appear to be shared so stopped phoning the front desk to enquire if we should be leaving rooms. Technician was apparently coming from Ipswich… On check out I was assured someone would be in touch to discuss but this has not occurred. Over £400 for 1 night + food and drink, definitely not value for money. On the topic of food, we also booked a Brasserie Lunch as a celebration but when we arrived at the hotel we were told brasserie wasn’t open for lunch and our meal was in the small bar area on a small round table. Again not great and not what we’d booked. Put a dampener on what was a very special family occasion.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room required some updating. Mattress was in poor condition. Amenities could be improved. No heating on in room for arrival so took ages to heat up. Staff friendly but no apologies for the disturbed sleep due to fire alarm going off about 6 times during the first night. Some breakfast buffet items (cereal etc) should be available for self service as these were not an option on the table service that is provided, just a cooked menu available. Location though is perfect for a visit to Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

crisssy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very Disappointing Stay – Standards Have Really Dropped We’ve stayed at this hotel several times, but this visit was extremely disappointing. From the start, our rooms were mixed up. The second room had a bed in two halves, leaving a gap that the mattress sank into, and the pillows were thin, grubby, and uncomfortable. When we returned to the room at 3pm, it still hadn’t been cleaned. The lady who checked us in seemed uninterested and barely provided any information unless we asked directly. To make things worse, on our second night the fire alarm went off intermittently until after 4am. No communication or updates were given to guests at any point. When we mentioned it to the manager in the morning, he was flippant and dismissive—apparently because he’d been called in at 3am. Unfortunately, we were the ones who paid for a completely disrupted night’s sleep. Breakfast service was poor as well. We waited 40 minutes just for coffee and had to get our own juice. Overall, the hotel has become grubby, the service has declined, and our experience was far below the standard we previously enjoyed. Sadly, I would no longer recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Davin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Needs a refresh. Annoying that we were told we could not leave a small case at the hotel after check out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcome staff, lovely clean room with a very comfy bed for a great nights sleep. Delicious breakfast with good service. Nice bar area again friendly helpful staff. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly helpful staff, great service. Lovely food, atmosphere and comfortable room and great for my assistance dog. Only issue I had was the shower didn’t have any hot water early in the morning. Not great on a chilly November morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satyavasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thank you for a great stay. The room was generous size and a great shower. The breakfast was perfect! But what a wonderful building! Steeped in history with an oak unit dating back to the 16th century!!!! Incredible 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent location lovely rooms, very clean and superb staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Charming hotel, lounge & brasserie. Front desk staff and restaurant staff were excellent. Breakfast was both delicious and plentiful. Our only complaint was the shower in our room had various temperatures that made it difficult to take a proper shower. Other than that, it was very good and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were superb, courteous, efficient and made us very welcome. The location is great, our room was a bit tired, threadbare carpet and tiny bathroom. But it was quiet, and spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room that I was allocated overlooked roadworks. The noise of drilling & construction was dreadful until early evening and started again early in the morning. They can’t help the roadworks but they should not allocate a 1st floor room directly next to the site!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean, comfortable room . Wardrobe a little small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT GEORGE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room , amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

The hotel was clean,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025