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Your Stay at Abbots Barton Hotel in Canterbury
Abbots Barton Hotel is a distinguished Victorian Gothic property offering a blend of historical charm and modern amenities. Our 3-star hotel is nestled within 2 acres of landscaped gardens, providing a tranquil retreat just 10 minutes' walk from Canterbury City Centre. With free on-site parking and proximity to major transport links, we cater to both leisure and business travellers. Our accommodations range from compact classic doubles to spacious deluxe suites, ensuring comfort for solo guests, families, and those celebrating special occasions. The newly refurbished Westfield Bar offers a contemporary setting for dining, featuring stone-baked pizzas, light bites, and main meals.While our main restaurant undergoes enhancement, guests can enjoy breakfast in the Fountain Room with both continental and hot options. As proud members of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, we maintain strong local partnerships. Our commitment to competitive pricing is reinforced through our Low Rate Guarantee, ensuring direct bookings via our website deliver the best value. With over a century of hospitality heritage, our team combines extensive industry experience with personalized service to create memorable stays. We adhere to rigorous operational standards, maintaining transparency in all guest communications and prioritising satisfaction through attentive service.
Services
Accommodation
Dining
Overnight Packages
Parking
Event Hosting
Highlights and features
- We offer free on-site parking and a 10-minute walk to Canterbury City Centre
- Our rooms cater to diverse needs from solo travellers to special occasions
- We provide guaranteed best rates when booking directly via our website
- Our team maintains strong local partnerships through Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce
- We combine Victorian charm with modern amenities for enhanced guest comfort
What people say
Excellent location
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Beautiful gardens
Great value
Services
Accommodation
Our 3-star hotel offers diverse room options from compact doubles to deluxe suites. Each room combines Victorian architecture with modern amenities including free WiFi and contemporary bathrooms. Located just 10 minutes' walk from Canterbury's historic centre, our property provides easy access to local attractions while maintaining peaceful surroundings within 2 acres of landscaped gardens.
Dining
The Westfield Bar provides modern dining with stone-baked pizzas, light meals, and desserts in a relaxed atmosphere. While our main restaurant undergoes refurbishment, guests can enjoy breakfast in the Fountain Room featuring both continental and hot menu options. Our menus emphasize locally sourced ingredients and seasonal variations to cater to diverse tastes.
Overnight Packages
We offer specially curated overnight packages including dining combinations and seasonal promotions. These packages provide value-added experiences with accommodation, meals, and local activity options. Current offerings include themed stays for autumn visits and special occasion packages with room upgrades and added amenities for celebrations.
Parking
Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests with no reservation required. Our secure parking area accommodates various vehicle sizes including standard cars and larger vehicles. The parking facility is conveniently located adjacent to the main hotel building with direct access to reception and guest rooms.
Event Hosting
Our conference rooms and function spaces accommodate business meetings, social events, and special celebrations. The venues feature modern amenities including audio-visual equipment, climate control, and flexible seating arrangements. We provide tailored packages with catering options and event coordination support for weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.
Questions
What room types are available?
We offer classic doubles, twin rooms, and deluxe suites to accommodate solo travellers, couples, and families.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is available with both continental buffet and hot menu options in our Fountain Room.
Can I park on-site?
Yes, we provide complimentary on-site parking for all guests with no reservation required.
Are pets allowed?
We are a pet-friendly hotel, welcoming well-behaved pets in designated rooms for an additional fee.
How close are local attractions?
Canterbury Cathedral is a 10-minute walk, with city centre shops and restaurants also within easy walking distance.
Is WiFi available?
Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel including guest rooms and public areas.
Reviews (5)
Karen Bishop
Jun 04, 2022
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I was a guest at a wedding here and it is in a convenient location near the city centre with more than adequate parking. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the hotel looked well cleaned and cared for. The venue is perfect for a wedding with an adequate sized function room with good toilet facilities for guests. I was due to actually stay at the hotel overnight but due to the government putting up migrants there - other guests and I had to book into a hotel over the road overnight instead which was slightly problematic as we had bad weather on the day of the wedding and had to walk about 600 metres in the rain after the evening function finished.
Stella Godden
Oct 09, 2021
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We had afternoon tea a very warm welcome from a member of staff called Megan a lovely young lady so happy in her job. Shown to our table lovely views comfortable chairs never once felt rushed. Excellent food lovely sandwiches cakes and scones all home made. As many pots of tea and coffee that you want. Will recommend to family friends excellent well done really enjoyed wonderful
H. C.
Sep 24, 2021
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Lovely cream tea. Couldn't eat it all. Had we been offered a refill for the tea I would have given it 5 stars but after our initial waiter went off duty it was like the Marie Celeste.
James Gardner
Aug 22, 2021
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Enjoying our stay. Friendly welcome. Large 'classic' room is spotless with large bed and enough room for my yoga mat. Rug on floor for our dog. 10 minutes walk into the city. Perfect for our needs.
Steve Weatherley
Aug 10, 2021
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We came for afternoon tea. On arrival we were shown to our table. It was situated near other diners but also close to an area where a wedding party were congregating before leaving for the service. The group were noisy with children running around and shouting and this I felt was overlooked as the hotel staff could have positioned us away from this in a quieter room by the hotel bar which was closed. Also my wife asked for coffee and after finishing this cup a second cup wasn't offerred. We left after about 45 mins - staff had disappeared out front to watch the wedding party leave
