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
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Interior detail
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
140 Wincheap, Canterbury, England, CT1 3RY
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

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Room options

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (4 Poster)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite (or Double Ensuite)

  • 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 - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marino Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Cherry Tree - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Real Eating Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Solo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Thanington Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Kent
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 securing valuables and luggage storage. 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.

Languages

English, Moldovan, Romanian, Turkish

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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

  • 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.

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 Canterbury Roman Museum and Westgate Gardens and Towers less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Thanington Hotel?

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

Are there hot tubs at Thanington Hotel?

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.

Are there rooms with balconies at Thanington Hotel?

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

Thanington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 438 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Mick

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A lovely hotel

Great stay, lovely staff, and a building full of character! Breakfast and the pool were truly awesome, too. The only downside was some furniture/equipment needing a bit of love (door knob broken on the bedside table, screw on the window loose, hook behind the door in the changing rooms of the pool broken etc), plus a bit of noise from the road but really nothing major at all, it was a lovely stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Very outdated, curtains were broken not hanging on the rails, letting in light during the night. The swimming pool looks very unrealistic very small, to what the photos show. TV is cheap. The room is quiet which is the only upside. The photographer needs a raise, he’s managed to paint a different picture the real life
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kaycee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Canterbury

Very good, and very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast Parking is limited, however, hotel did let me park there all day when I checked out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs updateing

We had a pleasant stay, however, the hotel needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

20 min walk to Canterbury centre

Our room was clean, the staff were friendly. No parking space when we arrived. No gluten free breakfast cereal or toast. Decor was plain and a bit shabby. No lift. Pool was bit cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mrs.J.L

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs.J.L

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Mrs j jeffery

We liked it but 1st night and all the next day untill 630 pm we had no heating reported it at 9am took constant times of asking by my husband then was given a hot air blower that was fine soon warmed up
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great , only problem was the pool was cold and there was no toilet roll holder on the wall , the room was clean , and tidy , maybe put a small table next to the chair
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Away for work

This is an old building, which is walkable into town centre where there are lots of places to eat. The car park for the venue is free but small (about 10 parking places), not suitable for large vehicles (vans, etc). My room was on the first floor, really large room and large ensuite. The decor was tired, bed was comfortable, desk to work at, but no chair for desk. Wifi was average. Included breakfast was a choice of hot and cold, starts at 0730.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Spontaneous booking

Traveling back from France. It was a spontaneous decision due to traffic issues. The hotel staff who greeted us named Sam was lovely. Very welcoming and friendly A** for customer services. Nice hotel needs updating in areas but overall ok. I had a good night's sleep and breakfast was decent as well. Will probably stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darran

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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