ABode Canterbury

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

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

Map
30-33 High St, Canterbury, England, CT1 2RX
  • Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Canterbury Roman Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About the area

Canterbury

ABode Canterbury puts you in the heart of Canterbury, within steps of Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and Weaver's House. 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

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.

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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 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ABode Canterbury on 1 Apr 2025 start from AU$140.91, 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. 489 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel in dire need of maintenance. No cold water coming out of sink tap, thermostat gone on shower, massive noise problems until 11.00pm each night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEALE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Stay
Right in the heart of Canterbury!! Beautiful rooms and super sized bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Harlow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right in the high street but in our room noise was non existent even with the internal noise of people moving about the hotel. The arrival was welcoming and the staff were extremely helpful. The room was clean and ready for us on arrival, we had a minor problem with a lamp not working but that was resolved very quickly. I will warn people that the parking is only about 10-12 cars so is very restrictive. We arrived on the Sunday afternoon and space was available but on departure mid week the car park was full so you may need to be ready to park away from the hotel. The location of the hotel is great for getting about Canterbury with many of the sites within a only a few minutes walk and shopping and food options are a plenty. We will look to try and stay here again on our next trip to Canterbury.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous night sleep, the most comfy of all beds, lovely breakfast and great service. Only gave 4 stars as parking is limited and car parks locally are more expensive when parking for 3 days!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Abode is a lovely place to stay. We have stayed at abode many times. There must be quite a high turnover of staff because noone recognises us to say welcome back. The city centre location is very convenient. The staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night business stay
My Stay was for one night, check-in and service very helpful and quick.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aboding
Nice hotel in central Canterbury with nice staff. Breakfast not the best but did not spoil A good hotel and room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rampersad

A comfortable hotel that feels like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Nice spacious atrium. Very helpful polite staff. Room also very good with a lovely comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

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

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location. Room however was looking tired, particularly in the bathroom. Terrible service over breakfast, very clear cut backs are being made and sadly we encountered a very rude member of staff with a very poor attitude which was also commented on by the table next to us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Abode review
Inconsistency over service between staff members
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff didn’t great us on entry, just stood there doing some work, the room was okay, not high quality, but clean, but we had a room next a street that had a pub with outside drinkers which were very noisy until early hours and a generator that came on and off! Not what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you Abode
Comfortable hotel in a great location with parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location. Breakfast wasn’t amazing and the lifts could be heard from the room. Very friendly staff. Big comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice and the staff are very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An enjoyable Canterbury tale
Excellent and helpful service, spacious room and bathroom and good food very nicely served. We had drummer once and breakfast twice, each time a very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location spot on
Great location, we were lucky getting a car park space as hotel is bang in the centre of town, room nice and clean cocktails in the bar was lovely touch after dinner
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

craig

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
property was not warm and cosy as advertised, very few staff members around, you need to chase to get any service, restaurant food very ordinary and overly expensive for what is was. Canterbury city centre not what it was just a few years back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
check the shower !
nice bar and oldie world lounge. The problem was shower was cold...I reported this when I left and had hoped for a reduction in my bill.. but that wasn't offered
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024