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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Canterbury with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury offers a quiet escape with a breakfast buffet and garden. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or unwind at the bar while using the free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides express check-in and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$108
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
A2 Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, England, CT2 9HX

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Chartham Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Artichoke - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Hotel near University of Kent
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG. The on-site restaurant, Great Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 3 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30, per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of GBP 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 3 per night
  • Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 100 per stay and a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$108.18, 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 Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 3 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Kent, St. Dunstan's Church and Westgate Gardens. Church of St Cosmus & St Damian is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mpolokeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel qss very friendly, helpful beyond the call of duty and made us feel safe and taken care of as first-time visitors to Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Amenities
Clean room comfortable bed and good breakfast with plenty of choice. The staff were all welcoming and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend this hotel and look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seamless friendly check in Top notch customer service Health varied breakfast options And the complimentary items incase you forget a toothbrush,shaving cream, sanitary products etc..💯
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, good food, and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place inside with super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

Holiday inn , Canterbury motorway review

Great stay . Bit noisy with traffic in room 218. Staff extremely helpful in food area. Bed on small side but very comfortable. Bathroom excellent. Could do with more space to hang clothes/put clothes away but find as we were there for one night. Definitely would go again . Great fan in room !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Great staff

Easy access to the ports. The staff made the difference. Everybody we spoke to was friendly and professional. The hotel was just a stopping point. Well done the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hoi Ka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Is good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sanjit

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

Nice sized rooms

Good stay for overnight required for work, if I could wish for a highway/motorway hotel to be like then this would be perfect for that little quick stop over to rest and continue your journey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good except the shower water temperature is not stable. Sometimes, it is cold and hot…..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Pleasant stay

The hotel was clean and bright. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. This is my second at this hotel and both visits were great and I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very cheerful and helpful and the room was spotless. Breakfast of a high standard so very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Great welcome and very professional staff. 100% recommend this hotel. We always use this hotel when travelling to or from Dover. Staff can not do enough for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. Had a great stay. The only downside was having to carry bags upstairs as there is no lift. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

We phoned to confirm that we would be arriving later than expected only to be informed that the hotel was closed due to a disruption to water supply. An attempt by the manager to find alternative accommodation, that took less than two minutes was fruitless. What would they have done had we arrived as per schedule
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajalakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and great hospitality. Prompt check in and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Highly recommendable Holiday Inn

Really impressed. Staff were all super professional helpful, and friendly, all round excellent customer service! Rooms very clean, comfortable bed and great breakfast. Brilliant value, would definitely recommend. I’m not easily impressed but this was excellent, especially for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Recommend

Happy to recommend. If travelling, good location and comfortable place to stay. Very good choice and quality of food available in the evening. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic very attentive and noticed a mistake with my payment and made all the refunds before I had even noticed. Super friendly and alright buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

dean

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

Amazing Staff

The staff here are simply amazing. SO friendly and attentive. Even the chef comes around and says good morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adelade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what you need and expect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024