The Victoria Hotel

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

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Property grounds
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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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59 London Road, Canterbury, England, CT2 8JY
  • Place, University of Kent
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

University of Kent is a short stroll from The Victoria Hotel, and other popular attractions like Canterbury Cathedral are within a mile (2 km). This 3-star hotel has 34 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 14 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gills Café - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Victoria Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near University of Kent
The Victoria Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a banquet hall.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, portable fans, and desks are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Victoria Canterbury
Victoria Hotel Canterbury
The Victoria Hotel Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Canterbury
The Victoria Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Victoria Hotel?

The Victoria Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near The Victoria Hotel?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Canterbury based on their ratings, and it's a short 20-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and also 9 minutes on foot from Westgate Gardens. You'll also find Westgate Gardens and Towers and Marlowe Theatre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Victoria Hotel?

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

Does The Victoria Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Victoria Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Victoria Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Victoria Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include city views.

Does The Victoria Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Victoria Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Victoria Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Victoria Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Victoria Hotel.

Does The Victoria Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Victoria Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Victoria Hotel is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 25.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Victoria Hotel?

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

The Victoria Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert James

Staff excellent. Breakfast just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cosy hotel, friendly and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception felt like a working mans club with blokes . That was a shame as the hotel could be good. The 1sr floor room at night was too hot in July. No ac.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely feel to this hotel, very friendly staff, superb breakfast, nice bar, everything you need and about 15 minutes walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very very clean hotel, good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

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

Mini break location

Excellent location to walk into city. Free parking Close to coast. Good breakfast with early serving time Value for money. Staff eager to please
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Everything was excellent in every way. Staying at the hottest time of year air conditioning would have added to our comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JR

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice installations; it feels like a traditional Canterbury house. We stayed in the double bed room, and it was comfortable and clean. The restaurant is great, we had the ligth breakfast and the full english breakfast, the food was good and the prices were reasonable. The hotel is relatively close to the railway station, it takes about 10 minutes to walk there. There are no bus stations close to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afzal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were friendly and always available to help, food was excellent. Very comfortable lounge and bar area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent quiet location. Good breakfast plenty of choice Single room good size for one
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff in the hotel and the restaurant. Food excellent. Great having free parking, which we could then walk 20 minutes into central Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went from a family room to a very pokey small room due to an error with the respective bookings. There is no lift so be prepared to carry your bags up 3 flights of stairs. Given we had large bags, this wasn’t ideal. Lovely staff, particularly in the restaurant. Location was okay. The restaurant is very busy, particularly on Sunday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The man on the reception desk was not remotely friendly or welcoming. He barely looked up and there was absolutely no pleasantries. The look of distain was even tangible to my son whom notices very little. I myself am a superhost on airbnb so it throughly goes against the grain that we were treated with such indifference. I also ticked a box to include breakfast in my stay, however i was told i hadn't booked for breakfast. And no information was offered for me to change this. By this point, after a long drive from north Yorkshire, i just said ok. For a few pounds more id stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reem

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 night stay Staff very friendly & polite Food excellent. Single room 218 very small but for price very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, good breakfast, but only one real ale and not one of the best, but all in all a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
15 min walk into town centre via Westgate gardens. Attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

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