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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Canterbury Christ Church University

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Interior entrance
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Spa

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

2 Single Beds, 3rd and 4th Beds Single, Family Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Canterbury Christ Church University and Canterbury Cathedral. 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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Kent - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 14 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old City Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chom Chom - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Canterbury Christ Church University
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 luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. 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.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian

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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 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

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
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.
  • 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 in Canterbury is within a 10-minute walk of St. Augustine's Abbey, St. Martin's Church, and St. Lawrence Ground. You'll also find Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre less than a mile away.

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.

Is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel good for couples?

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

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?

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

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 that I can book 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. 325 out of 847 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 847 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 847 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 847 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 847 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Wonderful relaxing stay.

The hotel is looking great as it undergoes its changes. Stylish and bespoke bar area, fabulous room and amazing friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Cambridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were all great - super polite, friendly and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean and parts looked recently painted. Lovely large towels. Overall however the room needs renovation. Was delighted with the vegan choices for breakfast and the hot breakfast was well cooked and tasty. Hotel is currently undergoing renovations and this does impact on facilities. The areas done (reception and bar area) look great but our bedroom windows were in a terrible state and the view mainly of scaffolding. Also the hotel is set back from the road and the signage at the entrance is missing, so it is difficult to find the entrance from the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice rooms- although when lift broke a hike to 3rd floor Good breakfast- unfortunate that restaurant out of action as choice of food not very good and couldn’t get any food from bar at lunch time Lack of fridge in room and no bottled water
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An aging property going under refurbishment. We stayed in a pet friendly large upgraded room, with a view of the front garden. The hotel is set back from the main road, so very peaceful. Within a 10 min walk of the city, so an excellent location. We thought the price per night on a BH weekend was competitive, which included a good breakfast and free parking, which many of the other hotels charge for, these days. Very welcoming and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Terence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While a super place to stay - disappointed with our dinner experience in the bar! Clearly short on staff or similar as meal took 90 minutes to arrive. The meals themselves did not represent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Amazing

Amazing place and service from the staff, we'll be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

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

A few problems but they were sorted quickly

A few problems but they were sorted quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

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

Great service, bed uncomfortable

The position is great and the decoration good. The reception staff were always helpful. However, the bed was a small double and very hard and uncomfortable. Also, there was a noisy fan sound from somewhere that woke me up. I realise that beds are very subjective and the noise may only be localised but it affected me. This does not take away from the location or service. Also, the rooms were very well finished and the styling thought about.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean quiet property. Wonderful breakfast and a top notch staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay the staff were great we would stay again, unfortunately the walls a little thin and a loud sleeper next door 😴
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

FRANK

The Wi-Fi was not adequate, always being disconnected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Akira

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staffs were very nice and accomodating. Breakfast was surprisingly good with many menus to choose from (buffet style). The property is outdated (the smell reminded me of my grandma's house- definitely not a bad smell, but an "old" smell) except for the ground floor which seems to have been recently renovated. Walkable distance to the city center, though some may say it's slightly far away (10 minutes). For the price I paid, it was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness
Still under construction and felt a bit neglected. Breakfast was understaffed and in a dark room without windows. But the room itself was clean and comfortable and parking was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Enjoyable stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abbots Barton Hotel = perfection! From check-in to check-out, everything was flawless. The staff? *Chefs kiss*—so attentive and genuinely lovely. Pro tip: Order the room service pizza at 3AM (trust me, it’s a crispy, cheesy lifeline 🍕✨). Location-wise, it’s a dream—just a short stroll to Canterbury’s heart, but blissfully quiet. Comfy rooms, zero complaints. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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