The Victoria Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near University of Kent

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The Victoria Hotel in Canterbury's heart offers a peaceful garden, bar, and restaurant. Guests enjoy full breakfast options and in-room WiFi. Practical amenities include laundry services and luggage storage, backed by notably helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
59 London Road, Canterbury, England, CT2 8JY

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Kent - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 14 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Monument - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pegasus Tap Room & Gin Palace - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Victoria Hotel

Hotel near University of Kent
Located close to Canterbury Cathedral, The Victoria Hotel provides a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Victoria Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Victoria Canterbury
Victoria Hotel Canterbury
The Victoria Hotel Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Canterbury
The Victoria Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Victoria Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Victoria Hotel?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Victoria Hotel on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$165.34, 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 The Victoria Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Victoria Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Victoria Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Victoria Hotel located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. Dunstan's Church and University of Kent. Westgate Gardens and Westgate Gardens and Towers are also within 15 minutes. Canterbury West Station is 14 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

The Victoria Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very very clean hotel, good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cosy hotel, friendly and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, staff extremely helpful and friendly, walking distance to Canterbury centre, breakfast options excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely feel to this hotel, very friendly staff, superb breakfast, nice bar, everything you need and about 15 minutes walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, nice room, friendly staff, great breakfast. Not too far from Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Handy car park at the rear. Pub/restaurant was pleasant. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Excellent breakfast.the staff were very helpful .Plenty of parking.Plus an easy walk into the center. We would be quite happy to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast Comfortable room Good value
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money hotel with helpful staff and quiet rooms. Pleasant walk into town but also just a short bus ride. Attached to pub so convenient food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert James

Staff excellent. Breakfast just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tha chap on reception was really helpful and informative
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afzal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were friendly and always available to help, food was excellent. Very comfortable lounge and bar area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariel

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

Great as before

Great stay, close to town. Comfortable beds and spacious room. Nice food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean hotel with good food with access to town and both railway stations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent quiet location. Good breakfast plenty of choice Single room good size for one
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

victoria hotel london rd canterbury

amazing stay lovely people and city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, good breakfast, but only one real ale and not one of the best, but all in all a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find Plenty of parking Staff are friendly and helpful Rooms are nice clean and adequate Food was very good Very good location Recommended for visiting Canterbury head surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff in the hotel and the restaurant. Food excellent. Great having free parking, which we could then walk 20 minutes into central Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 night stay Staff very friendly & polite Food excellent. Single room 218 very small but for price very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Quick checkin. Polite staff. Restaurant dining was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025