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Thanington Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Canterbury with free breakfast and a sauna

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior detail
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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140 Wincheap, Canterbury, England, CT1 3RY
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 320 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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

  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Thanington Hotel is a short stroll from Canterbury Cathedral and Dane John Gardens. This 11-room, 3-star hotel has an indoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

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 - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pausa Caffe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪White Hart - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Thanington Hotel

Hotel in Canterbury with free breakfast and a sauna
Guests staying at Thanington Hotel enjoy an indoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Coffee makers and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Thanington Hotel?

Thanington Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Thanington Hotel?

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanington Hotel on Dec 1, 2025 start from $120.49, 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 see around Thanington Hotel?

This hotel is located in Canterbury, a short 14-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and also 13 minutes on foot from Westgate Gardens. You'll also find Westgate Gardens and Towers and Marlowe Theatre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Thanington Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Thanington Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include mani/pedis.

Does Thanington Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Thanington Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thanington Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Thanington Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like bathrobes as well as a bar and an indoor pool.

Does Thanington Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Thanington Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Thanington Hotel offers free English breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Thanington Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Thanington Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Thanington Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Thanington Hotel?

The closest major airport to Thanington Hotel is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 25.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Thanington Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Thanington Hotel.

Reviews

Thanington Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 461 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

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

Good location

Great location for a catch up with some friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay but expensive.

We had an enjoyable mid week break. The hotel was a luxury for us but if i am honest the room definitely needs an update and care of the little things like missing rails on the curtains or the bathroom shelf needs securing to the wass more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed Solo

I was so excited to stay here. The reviews were positive, the parking (imperative), a good breakfast & the pool definite pluses. On arrival (I had told the hotel I would be late - arrived about 9pm) No parking available - I was told, 'its first come first served'. Fair enough, but there is no other parking & this wasn't communicated. I was told to use my phone to find a nearby school which should be ok to leave my car, or to find & park in the industrial estate behind (??) I had no idea where I was & it was dark. I did not feel safe. After driving round, I called the hotel, the, 'I'm just a receptionist', on duty could not put me through to a manager as she was now off duty, 'I could email them but they'd not get that till tomorrow'. So, the advice was, 'in your position I would honestly just book another hotel'. Still no reply to the messages sent. So. In conclusion. If it goes well, according to reviews, you'll probably have a great time. If it doesn't, don't expect any back up
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business 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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

stephane

Business traveler
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

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

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gurtej

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
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

Traveled with partner
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

Jemma

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with group
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

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly and comfortable

Staff very friendly and helpful especially Radu. Location excellent, short walk from town etc. our room didn’t have a hairdryer or bath robes as advertised, but I’m sure if we had asked we could have had this rectified. Most beds were very creaky!! Fantastic breakfast. Although we didn’t use the pool, we were told it was lovely from others. Comfortable room and free parking, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

8/10 Good

Julie, Bellefonte

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We booked this property because we were traveling from the US with children and it had a pool. I was surprised there was no lift and we were on the 3rd floor, which was a bit difficult to navigate the winding staircase with our large luggage. The amenities were not exactly as described- there was no shampoo or conditioner, just a single pump that we were told could be used for hand soap, body soap, and shampoo. The bar was a small room which was staffed by the same person running the front desk, so you may need to wait a bit to get a drink there. It is more of a bed and breakfast feel than a hotel feel to be honest. The staff were all very kind and helpful. During breakfast, they had some hot food, cereals, and coffee and tea. The staff brought fresh toast to the table. The building is beautiful and the kids really enjoyed the indoor heated pool each evening. Overall it was a nice experience but not exactly what we expected going into it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Traveled with family and small children
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

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