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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Canterbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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)

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Restaurant

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (959)
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
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About the area

Map
36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Kent - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

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 in a shopping district
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A lift, coffee/tea in reception and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Romanian, Spanish

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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)

More

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

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
  • Heating
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 4 2024 to December 31 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
The property will be renovating from 17 December 2024 to 6 January 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel on 22 Dec 2024 start from AU$123.6, 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.

How much is parking at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Augustine's Abbey, St. Lawrence Ground and St. Thomas' Catholic Church. St. Martin's Church and Canterbury Christ Church University are also within 10 minutes. Canterbury East Station is 14 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 750 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 750 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 750 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 750 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 750 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

4/10 Poor

Ganna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we will not stay at this hotel again. The property is not sound proofed at all. You can hear guests upstairs, all night was noisy because pipes was making awkward noises or something else was working there! It’s difficult to explain what was that but it’s very disturbing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hazel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a very good location, walking distance to Cathedral and shops. Parking was available which was a big plus in Canterbury. Hotel restaurant is being refurbished which I am sure will be lovely when complete but currently bar food which was not of a very good standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here for one night before visiting Kent University. Close to town, a 15 min walk into the centre. We had a family room with one double bed and two single beds, the size of the room was excellent and probably one of the best sized family rooms we’ve stayed in. The front desk check-in staff were very friendly and helpful and were able to answer all of our questions. Whilst the room was clean, it was very tired and run down, the bedsheets had some stain marks on them, and the carpets have definitely seen better days. Being an old building there was no sound insulation every time someone in adjoining room or below us flushed the toilet or close the door we could hear it, especially in the middle of the night when people are getting up to use the toilets. The downstairs area by the lift had a very musty and old building smell about it. Whilst it had Carpark on site, the spaces are very small and I suspect they’re probably aren’t enough spaces for everybody who stays at the hotel. We arrived at about 7 pm and had one of the last spaces, which is rather tricky to get into and out of. Would I stay here again? Probably not in its current state, as there are plenty of other hotels in Canterbury, I would probably try one of those first. Having said that if it was to be refurbished, possibly as the room size was good for a family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here last month andbhad a pleasant time. The room was tidy & comfortable, and their morning breakfast was delocious and vast in variety
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and facilities were very good, and the staff were excellent. The proximity to the city centre was good. We particularly liked the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed in the King room with the wife for a weekend. The staff were amazing, they informed us that work is being done ahead of our arrival which was nice as I have stayed in places that havent notified me. The work didnt affect our stay except for breakfast but overall it was a great stay. The half of the hotel they have done up looks great and once finished its going to look amazing. Wifi is very poor though at times and phone signal is bad but for us it didnt affect our stay as we were aout most of the time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, spacious room and easy parking. Very walkable to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rene

Nice location, lovely staff. Property is in renovation, we stayed in the old section. Very Noisy from people just walking in the room above and the wifi connection was horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Saratoga Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained. Was a quick and easy walk to downtown and attractions. Plenty of parking. Would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you're initial interaction when checking in is for the hotel to upgrade you to a suite then you know you're going to love your stay. The suite was wonderful with extra touches such as a speaker in the bathroom so you can listen to tunes as you relax in the deep bath. The suite was tastefully decorated and the luxurious bed allowed for a great night's sleep. The location for the hotel was wonderful meaning a walking into the heart of Canterbury was only 10 minutes away so you're only ever a short distance away from checking out the Cathedral or a range of dining options. Breakfast was another triumph with many ingredients being sourced locally such as the sausages, eggs and apple juice. I stay over night 3-4 times per month and have done so for the last couple of years and I can safely say that this rates very near the top of all those stays and I look forward to hopefully staying here again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great for walking into Canterbury. Room was fine except the bath was lethal for getting out of it was so slippery.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denise, Maryville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay, breakfast was agreeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Annette, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Although the hotel was very nice overall, the housekeeping was below par. We were aware that the rooms would not be cleaned on a daily basis which was fine, when we did request the room be made up, all that was done was emptying the trash, making the bed and changing towels They did not replenish the toilet paper or clean the bathroom counter and mirror. They did not replace the coffee and milk for the coffee maker. The room was not vacuumed. The restaurant was not open except for breakfast and the bar didn’t serve food until 6 pm.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolaas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location for walking into the centre of Canterbury. Hotel rooms are a basic and perhaps dated, but the new bar area is very nice. Restaurant closed for refurb so can’t comment on that, but with so many good non chain restaurants just 10 minute walk away it’s not an issue at all. Staff friendly and room quiet too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was the most helpful, had a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to the Old Town and from rail stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kadem

Two site ( new site it’s ok ) but another site very terrible no air conditions very old
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
It was a lovely hotel friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024