Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 3DU
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 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 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference space and concierge services are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Lawrence Ground. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • 10 minutes by foot from Canterbury Christ Church University and a 3-minute drive from Westgate Gardens
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 495 square feet (46 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Canterbury hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
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 transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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)
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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 377 out of 959 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 959 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 959 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 959 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 959 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KWOK WING, Carshalton

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

10/10 Excellent

Dr Janine

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Currently undergoing some renovations but this didn’t impact on our stay. Good location about 15 mins walk from the centre but also on a bus route. Parking was included
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and tidy. However for £150 a night inc breakfast, id expect a Coffee machine in the room. Nespresso or akin. Breakfast: coffee machine drink was simply terrible- slow as well. Need a decent fast machine. Ended up asking for a coffee from the bar which had a proper machine. Given free. Juice was bad as well- watered down package stuff. Over done the water ratio. Rest of the breakfast was adequate- nothing special. Venue: lovely location with free parking. Three star rating that could be Four with a bit of attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nausheen Fareedha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025