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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 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)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 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

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

View all photos for Cozy Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Spa

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

1 Single Bed, Non-Smoking, Classic Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Superior Room With 1 King Bed, Extras, Music Device, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Room With 1 King Bed, Extras, Music Device, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 10-minute walk to Canterbury Christ Church University
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. Augustine's Abbey. 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
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Christ Church University and Canterbury Cathedral
  • 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 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
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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