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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
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral offers a comfortable retreat. Relax by the lobby fireplace, enjoy the garden terrace, or sip drinks at the bar. Free WiFi is available, and guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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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
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

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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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 2 Single Beds, 3rd and 4th Beds Single, Family Room, Non-Smoking

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
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About the area

Located in Canterbury, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is in the city centre and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Westgate Gardens and Tankerton Beach, while Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are popular local attractions. Canterbury Christ Church University and Marlowe Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Kent - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lanna Thai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lime Tree Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Hotel near Canterbury Christ Church University
Located close to Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception. 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
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a lift
  • 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, housekeeping and desks

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)

More

  • 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

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 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Fees

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

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, 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-authorise 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)

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.

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$163.19, 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 15-minute walk of Canterbury Christ Church University and Canterbury Cathedral. Marlowe Theatre and Westgate Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Canterbury East Station is 14 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 22 minutes.

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