Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
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)
‪87 min drive‬

Room options

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

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

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

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

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference space, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Augustine's Abbey. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
Services include a concierge, a porter, and luggage storage
Within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Christ Church University and Canterbury Cathedral
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 495 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Canterbury hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel has a restaurant on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site 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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1830
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
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

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

Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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)

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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

NIGEL

6 Jun 2025

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

Great hotel & so close to central Canterbury

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Moraes

3 Jun 2025

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

Scaffoldings obstructing the views

The hotel is refurbishing so there are scaffoldings near the windows of many rooms - I saw many guests complaining about this as well. This was not explicitly said before booking, so because of that, I am giving it 3 stars. It was quite clean though, and very close to the town centre.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

1 Jun 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was good great customer service considering hotels.com had not ot paid for my hotel wet I paid ... But when hotel were great about it and sorted it with hotels.com and allowed me to check in as I was rushing to get ready for my pageant.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner

1 Jun 2025

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

Gorgeous place, nice helpful employees, and tasty gluten-free options

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

31 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

27 May 2025

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

Clean and comfortable

Clean and comfortable hotel. Good location as can walk into the centre of Canterbury. Plenty of parking

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

27 May 2025

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

Good experience

Lovely surroundings, very clean. Friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patarawadee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

17 May 2025

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

We absolutely loved this hotel. It has character. We had good time staying here. It would be great if it has AC.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

12 May 2025

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

Great location to city center

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Business traveller

8 May 2025

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

Travelled with partner

8 May 2025

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 traveller

8 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

6 May 2025

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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

5 May 2025

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 traveller

1 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Travelled with partner

30 Apr 2025

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

15 Apr 2025

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

15 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

13 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Business traveller

9 Apr 2025

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

A few problems but they were sorted quickly

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

7 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

5 Apr 2025

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