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ABode Canterbury

4.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, a short walk to Canterbury Cathedral

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Exterior
Enviable Double Room
Most Enviable Double Room
Fabulous Suite | Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Explore the area

Map
30-33 High St, Canterbury, England, CT1 2RX
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Desirable Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Enviable Double Room

Enviable Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Comfortable Double Room

Comfortable Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Desirable Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Most Enviable Double Room

Most Enviable Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fabulous Suite

Fabulous Suite

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Canterbury

ABode Canterbury puts you in the heart of Canterbury, within steps of Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and Royal Museum and Art Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, Brasserie Abode, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 4-property class Canterbury hotel, you'll find Canterbury Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Kent - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 9 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cherry Tree - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ABode Canterbury

Hotel with a fitness centre, a short walk to Canterbury Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly ABode Canterbury. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Canterbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1600
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
ABode Canterbury offers 72 accommodations with a safe and designer toiletries. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Canterbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Romanian, Slovak

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 18 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AB Champagne Bar
  • Brasserie Abode

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 18 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 18.00 per night

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

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ABode Canterbury?

ABode Canterbury offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ABode Canterbury?

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ABode Canterbury on 21 Apr 2025 start from NZ$186.87, 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.

Is parking available at ABode Canterbury?

Yep, ABode Canterbury has a secured uncovered self car park for GBP 18.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to ABode Canterbury?

The closest beach to ABode Canterbury is Whitstable Beach (9.6 km).

What makes ABode Canterbury a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at ABode Canterbury.

Does ABode Canterbury serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ABode Canterbury?

No, ABode Canterbury does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ABode Canterbury?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at ABode Canterbury?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at ABode Canterbury?

No, only service animals are allowed.

ABode Canterbury Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1126 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveller
Good value in a great location
A comfortable clean hotel in great location for visiting Canterbury. We certainly stay there again as it was good value for money, breakfast was excellent with a really good selection of food. Easy walking distance of all the main attractions and the cathedral only two minute walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Poor
Neighbouring property playing extremely loud music until 3am, with loud machine noise internally for the rest of the night. Overlooking an area full of rubbish and looked like a dump! Shower broken with no hot water… not 4 star experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great but dont have the breakfast
Lovely place comfortable room. Very Clean only thing that lets this place down is the breakfast. Was expecting breakfast to be a little more than just full english. There are no cereals, fruit available to help yourself instead they charge extra for it. Plus the tea and coffee wasnt very forth coming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy beds. Nice size bathroom. Lovely breakfast service. Right in the middle of Canterbury
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central. Howere the water in room 127 was very very hot. Couldn't shower as Couldn't mix the water. We did mention this on departure. As i have a knee probelm i Couldn't bathe as no had grip in the bath
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was agreeable with everything you would expect from a night in a hotel. Excellent location and was quiet. What let this stay down was the breakfast, which I paid to have included in my stay. Disappointed that the orange juice was more like cheap cartoon orange, which tasted watery and more like squash and not fresh orange juice, and at £3 a glass, I’d expect a little bit more. Also my pot of tea contained a long thick black hair (I’m white blonde,) which didn’t come out of the pot until my last pour. As you can imagine, this made me feel quite unpleasant. I pointed it out to the waitress who apologised but didn’t take it away or even offer to replenish my pot of tea. A separate waitress, as I left the restaurant recommended to mentioned it to reception upon checkout, which I did. I only got an apology and the receptionist advising she would be speaking to the kitchen staff as it’s their job to clean the dishes. Most high end hotels would at least offer to reimburse the breakfast or provide a discount on another stay. The receptionist just walked off. I’m not one to usually complain but felt this experience really dampened my impression of the overall stay, which is a great shame.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Abode with the bed being extremely comfortable and the shower delightful. We also really enjoyed a number of cocktails in the bar downstairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Chloe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing stay
Was quite disappointed with our recent stay at the Abode. Was expecting standards to be higher than other hotels but would rate the Premier Inn higher than this. Some members of staff were very helpful but others were rude. The room was basic and very small. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls and tape was used to keep it up. The bathroom needed updating with the shower head hanging off the wall and needed cleaning. The view from the room was awful and was kept up until 2am due to the noise from the pub opposite. Asked for spare pillows but waited for 45 minutes and they didn’t come so had to go and ask again. Breakfast was below standard. English breakfast was fine but eggs benedict was cold and muffin was hard. Had to wait over 30 minutes to get the attention of staff to ask for more food and drinks. Overall would be put off from staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy overnight stay
We stayed overnight as the work Christmas party was in Canterbury and it meant we didn't have to drive. Hotel staff were extremely friendly and the breakfast delicious. The bar was very nice and i can recommend the home made shortbread biscuits.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
OK in Canterbury
The location of the hotel is superb, but please do not go there expecting a 4* experience. To be fair, it isn't really priced at 4* level. The room was quite small with basic, though comfortable, furniture. The bathroom was poorly planned with a very noisy fan, which unfortunately has to come on if you use the loo at night, because both it and the light have to be on before you can flush the toilet! Both the room and the communal areas are showing quite a lot of wear. We paid for breakfast which, (apart from truly awful "pancakes" which were bought in from outside and inedible) was very good, served in a nice restaurant with attentive staff. We will try somewhere else for our next visit unless we read that the hotel has received some overdue care and attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Christmas market weekend Canterbury
Reception check in staff were very helpful. The bar service was very slow and we were almost charged for drinks we did not order. Unfortunately our dining experience was not great. My fishcakes were served and 15 minutes later, my sister who we were with, was served her meal and then about 10 minutes later while our meals were getting cold, our fries arrived. MY husbands meal was then served and when we had almost finished eating my brother in law got his burger. The food was fine except the fishcakes, very poor quality! No salad the only option was black bean salad - we would not expect this shortage at 7pm on a saturday evening.!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No parking available and chargeable 😕 No details of this shown through app Shame on you, hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High quality, central Canterbury Hotel
Great hotel in the centre of Canterbury, made it easy to see the town. Good restaurant for evening meal and breakfast. Only downside is very limited parking. We used the park-and-ride and left our car there. Great if you want to be in the centre of Canterbury.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

angelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room walls seem.quite thin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

J M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and really beautiful and interesting building, nicely furnished and equipped. I liked the proper hairdryer (rather than a tiny one attached to the wall) and the comfortable bed, plus individual room air conditioning/heating. If you want a modern hotel, this won't be for you, but if you appreciate history, then you'll enjoy your stay. Breakfast is ordered from a menu, rather than a buffet. Good value when included in your room price, but rather expensive if you need to purchase separately. Lovely breakfast, other than the coffee, which I didn't enjoy. Some issues with being charged for the room twice on check in, but was easily resolved the next morning. Also no room key on check in, but again, that got sorted out and delivered to my room very quickly. Lift out of order due to flooding, but I was only on the first floor and have no mobility issues, so no real problem (although it would have been nice if the receptionist had offered to help with one of my bags when he showed me to the room). All in all, a good comfortable stay, but there are a few things they could improve.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024