Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
$96
$80 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 30 - May 1

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36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Family Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Canterbury

A stay at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel places you in the heart of Canterbury, within a 5-minute drive of Canterbury Christ Church University and Westgate Gardens. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Marlowe Theatre.

What's nearby

  • St. Lawrence Ground - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Westgate Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Canterbury Brasserie - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

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.
Stay in one of 43 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Canterbury? This hotel has 495 square feet (46 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1830
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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: 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 966 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Note no pool so didn’t rate that Sta was ok, big room. Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KWOK WING, Carshalton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free car park, quiet room, walkable distance to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full English available Bar was well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dr Janine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room and delicious breakfast. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room especially the bathroom was a bit tired. The staff were good and helpfull.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault anything! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Razmik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Home

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff always courteous and helpful. Hotel extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room. Convenient location. Excellent shower pressure. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, although when opening curtains in daylight facing a brick wall and building site, not what i expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Didn’t use the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Coleford

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fresh. Coffee was only one slow machine, toaster was also only one slow machine. Pastries were fresh and good quality. Would have liked coffee-milk (coffee mate or condensed). Had expected scrambled eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Adriano

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On arrival the heating control was set at 18 degrees and could not be overridden, rang reception there was no answer. In the morning there was no hot water for a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025