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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

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

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With 1 Double Bed, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Cozy Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Family Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Canterbury Christ Church University is a short stroll from Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, and other popular attractions like Canterbury Cathedral are within a mile (2 km). This 43-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Canterbury Brasserie - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Guests of Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
32-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.
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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 495 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1830
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

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 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • 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 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

This hotel is located in Canterbury, a short 17-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and also 17 minutes on foot from Marlowe Theatre. You'll also find Westgate Gardens and Towers and St. Lawrence Ground less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

As of Mar 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel on Mar 29, 2026 start from $86, including 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.

Is there parking available at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

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

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel feature a casino?

No, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like 24-hour room service as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel serves a full breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

The closest major airport to Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 26.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel.

Does Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 947 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Home

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff always courteous and helpful. Hotel extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room. Convenient location. Excellent shower pressure. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, although when opening curtains in daylight facing a brick wall and building site, not what i expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Didn’t use the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Coleford

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fresh. Coffee was only one slow machine, toaster was also only one slow machine. Pastries were fresh and good quality. Would have liked coffee-milk (coffee mate or condensed). Had expected scrambled eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Adriano

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On arrival the heating control was set at 18 degrees and could not be overridden, rang reception there was no answer. In the morning there was no hot water for a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Currently undergoing some renovations but this didn’t impact on our stay. Good location about 15 mins walk from the centre but also on a bus route. Parking was included
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and tidy. However for £150 a night inc breakfast, id expect a Coffee machine in the room. Nespresso or akin. Breakfast: coffee machine drink was simply terrible- slow as well. Need a decent fast machine. Ended up asking for a coffee from the bar which had a proper machine. Given free. Juice was bad as well- watered down package stuff. Over done the water ratio. Rest of the breakfast was adequate- nothing special. Venue: lovely location with free parking. Three star rating that could be Four with a bit of attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nausheen Fareedha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so lush and tidy, and hotel staff are so kind! Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff member on night shift very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice, it was hot & not over cooked
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Room tired but clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luis, Hove

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk into Canterbury centre. Staff were welcoming. We stayed in the executive suite which was very clean and spacious. Decorated really nice. Couldnt fault our stay. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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