ABode Canterbury

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Canterbury Cathedral

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Exterior
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Fabulous Suite | Terrace/patio
Reception
Enviable Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
30-33 High St, Canterbury, England, CT1 2RX
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

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Room options

Desirable Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Enviable Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfortable Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Desirable Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Most Enviable Double Room

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

Fabulous Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Canterbury Cathedral is within a 5-minute walk of ABode Canterbury while other popular sites like University of Kent are within a mile (2 km). 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cherry Tree - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ABode Canterbury

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Canterbury Cathedral
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 concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and express check-in.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer 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.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Romanian, Slovak

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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 parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 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

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • 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

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • 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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 25.00 per night

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, and cash
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 in and out are 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, and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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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.

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.

Will I be able to park 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.

Is ABode Canterbury a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and premium bedding as well as a bar.

Does ABode Canterbury have a hot tub?

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

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

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

Does ABode Canterbury allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at ABode Canterbury though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at ABode Canterbury?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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 that I can book 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. 493 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Abode is located in the heart of Canterbury on High Street its main thoroughfare and within walking distance of most major sights and great dining. The breakfasts at the hotel were excellent. The staff was polite and very responsive. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and super nice. Service was great. Good location if you visiting the town, walkable distance to train station and restaurant. Maybe the only downside if I have to say is the flooring was a bit old, so in the morning i could hear people walking upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed at the abode a lot of times although i think its time for an update to the decor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel - great location

Lovely as usual. Having stayed in an “enviable” room type before, it was noticeable this time having dropped to “comfortable”. Still high standards but a little tired in the bathroom, a small entrance (slightly awkward with bags) and less frills. Still lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay (and complimentary birthday treat). I would always opt for an enviable room when funds allow but all rooms are lovely. Thank you for a great stay! I will be back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay and really nice hotel. Great room and breakfast. Lovely bar. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel!

Hotel is beautiful, bed very comfy. Modern and elegant looking hotel. Breakfast service was slow with a fair few orders coming out wrong, and no real instruction of what breakfast is included with the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Will be back soon.

When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted with a smile and a lovely welcome. We could not fault the gentleman who was hospitable and sorted out any problem that came our way. We have stayed in the hotel previously and it won’t be the last. Thank you very much to the staff and the wonderful service you provide.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

8/10 Good

ian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice central hotel, mind room charges

Stayed for a couple of nights a few days before Christmas, so we could shop and experience the Christmas vibe of Canterbury. Hotel is in the heart of the town which is great.Staff were friendly and welcoming. My only disappointment was that they took a card on arrival, this was in case I charged anything to the room, £100 was taken, nothing was charged to the room. I called two weeks later to ask why this wasn’t returned, they said it could take up to a month. Exactly 1 month later the £100 was put back into my account! Mmmmmmm We will definitely stay again, will likely say that I don’t have a card.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

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

Poor

Had to move rooms as the toilet didn't work, staff weren't overly fussed , moved to the second room to find black mould on the walls and around the window. Breakfast was overly expensive for poor quality and slow service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, beautiful rooms in a lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with an excellent position in the town. Good combination of new and traditional decor. Nice room but the bathroom was a little “cosy” but adequate. The breakfast was very tasty but as everything was table served it was a little slower than weer used too. Definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

gemma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good vaue for money, centrally placed and we had a quiet room at the back. Good that the window opened. Staff were helpful and mailed some property left in the room in error. A good experience and we would not hesitate to return and to recomment to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
The hotel and our stay were great. The staff were very friendly and polite. All excellent. A very enjoyable visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice stay, great location. Room was a bit tired, hence reason for lower review. Staff were all very friendly and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

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