Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 3DU

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Executive King Room

Max:

2 persons

6 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Classic Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

5 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

6 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Canterbury 1.2 km

Airports

London City (LCY) 95.9 km

London Southend (SEN) 113.7 km

Train

Canterbury East Train Station 1.0 km

Canterbury WestTrain Station 1.7 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Immaculate Rooms!

“My room was spotless and appeared to be recently upgraded, providing a very comfortable and pleasant stay.” view full review

Cozy Tea Prep

“I appreciated having a kettle and supplies for making tea in the room, enhancing my relaxing evenings.” view full review

Stylish Atmosphere

“The newly redecorated rooms were not only stylish but also created a warm and inviting ambiance during my stay.” view full review

Comfy Beds!

“The bed in my room was incredibly comfortable, allowing for a restful night's sleep after a busy day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 3DU

Map view

36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 3DU

City landmarks

Church

Canterbury Cathedral

1.2 km

St. Augustines Abbey Longport Winter opening hours- only open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm

St Augustine's Abbey

660 m

Church

St Martin's Church

820 m

Museum

The Canterbury Tales

1.1 km

Castle

Canterbury Castle

1.5 km

Park

West Gate Towers

1.4 km

Gallery

Royal Museum and Art Gallery with Buffs Regimental Museum

1.1 km

St Peter's St

Westgate Gardens

1.6 km

Museum

Canterbury Roman Museum

1.2 km

Church

Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury

810 m

Canterbury City Walls

1.0 km

25 High Street

Eastbridge Hospital

1.2 km

Stour Street

Canterbury Heritage Museum

1.1 km

Church

Parish Church of St Paul

690 m

Art object

Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

1.1 km

Shopping Area

Whitefriars Shopping Centre

830 m

Museum

The Kent Museum of Freemasonry

1.4 km

Christ Church Gate 11E The Precincts The Buttermarket

Christ Church Gate

1.1 km

Stour Street

Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens

1.2 km

University of Kent

The Canterbury Labyrinth

1.0 km

Mall

The King's Mile

1.2 km

Gallery

Lilford Gallery

1.1 km

Park

Dane John Gardens

1.0 km

17 Palace Street

Conquest House Gallery

1.1 km

Church

St Mildred's Church

1.2 km

Synagogue

Old Synagogue

1.2 km

Church

St Peter's Anglican Church

1.3 km

Square

The Buttermarket

960 m

Gallery

Sidney Cooper Gallery

1.3 km

Nearby

The Spitfire Ground St. Lawrence Old Dover Road

St. Lawrence Ground

590 m

Restaurants

L'Hote Grill

570 m

163 Old Dover Road

Beretun Restaurant

410 m

New Dover Road

Lime Tree Cafe

600 m

The Spitfire Ground St. Lawrence Old Dover Road The Spitfire Ground

New Far East Chinese Takeaway

510 m

1 Edward Road

Waitrose Cafe

500 m

St GEORGE'S Place St. Georges Centre St George's Centre

The Lounge Bar & Kitchen

540 m

41 Saint George's Place Christ Church Students' Union Saint George's Centre

The Lunchbox

700 m

63 Dover Street

Longport Cafe

720 m

9 Longport

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Cleanliness

Friendly staff

Limited dining

Maintenance issues

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.3

Location

7.3

Service

8.0

Dining

5.3

Ian

United Kingdom, April 2024

5.4/10

The hotel room was a bit disappointing as the TV didn't work and there was no fridge. It wasn't even ready when we arrived after the check-in time. The unpleasant encounter with a huge spider made us happy to leave early. The room felt cold and lacked any atmosphere.

Rooms

5.0

The room was not up to par due to several issues.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made up for some room shortcomings.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient for driving to beach towns but lacked charm and atmosphere.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had some issues with food freshness and availability.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were average without any standout features.

Walter

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, airy, and very clean. However, there were no clear instructions on how to heat the air con unit before 5 PM. The service was top-notch with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The location, although a bit far to walk from Canterbury, was great for enjoying cricket matches and within walking distance of the town center. The dining experience was satisfactory but slightly overpriced for the offerings available.

Rooms

8.0

I found the rooms to be spacious, comfortable, airy, and very clean. The bathroom was also of good size.

Service

9.0

The staff were very polite, friendly, and extremely helpful. The barman could have been a bit more lively though.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is convenient, especially for cricket fans, and within walking distance of Canterbury town center.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was satisfactory but slightly overpriced for the offerings, especially for vegetarians.

Facilities

The facilities were decent overall, with room service, housekeeping, laundry services available.

Richard

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.0/10

I found the hotel to be a mixed bag. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but the temperature was a bit high. The service was friendly and helpful, but the dining options left much to be desired. The location was excellent, right in the heart of Canterbury with good access to other areas. Facilities were decent, with some room for improvement in certain areas.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, albeit a bit too warm at times. I appreciated the cleanliness and comfort, although some minor maintenance issues were noticeable.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and always willing to assist. I found their service to be quite satisfactory throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was superb for exploring Canterbury and reaching other parts of Kent easily. It was convenient and had ample parking facilities.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience fell short of expectations. Limited breakfast options and a rather high price for what was offered. I was left wishing for more varied and better quality food choices.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent overall, with room for improvement in certain areas. The hotel could enhance its offerings to better accommodate guests' needs.

Cleanliness

Limited dining