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About this property

In 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel is just outside Canterbury centre, half a mile from Canterbury Cathedral. The bright, spacious bedrooms are individually decorated, and each has a flat-screen TV. All rooms feature a modern bathroom with free toiletries. The Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from St Lawrence Cricket Ground. There is free on-site parking, and Dover Ferry Terminal is just a 20-minute drive away. Please note that our restaurant will be temporarily closed due to refurbishment. However we warmly invite you to experience the welcoming atmosphere of our newly renovated Westfield Bar. Unwind in its stylish and comfortable setting while enjoying a diverse array of food and beverages. Whether you're in the mood for light bites, hearty main courses, stone-baked pizzas, or delectable desserts, there's something to satisfy every craving. Join us for breakfast in our Fountain Room, where you can enjoy a continental buffet alongside a selection of hot breakfast options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Best Western

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katharina
    Germany Germany
    They are currently refurbishing the hotel, I suppose the room rate is reduced and therefore excellent value for money. I stayed in one of the new rooms, which was just beautiful, comfy, spacious with the extra bonus of having a bath tub! Had a...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All very clean and comfortable. Will check out other Best Western hotels on my travels.
  • Golden
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was lovely and the grounds were great and the staff were so friendly
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was going through a major refit and was lucky to stay in a new room, the decor and fixtures and fittings were very modern and contemporary which made the stay alot better than I initially thought. Would certainly stay again if I needed...
  • Alla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved my stay — the freshly refurbished room was spacious, clean, and beautifully styled. Excellent service made it even better.
  • Veronique
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    It is in a very convenient location, close to town center, available parking and green space, the outdoors around it is great. This was important for us as we were traveling with dogs. I am a returning customer, our children studied in Canterbury,...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location,grounds parking,room ,walking distance to centre & Cathederal ,friendly staff,Safe Parking, Dog friendly
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It has been updated … and the facilities in the room were spotless
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice hotel. Lots of car parking. Easy. 15 minute walk to centre of town (Cathedral). Good buffet style breakfast.
  • Belinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was close to town. The food at the restaurant was great.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Fountain Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the bedrooms at this property are not wheelchair accessible.

Please note that parking spaces can be limited at certain times. For information and maps for other local car parks, please visit reception or contact the property in advance using the details on the Booking Confirmation.

Please note that the elevator will be unavailable.

Please note that the pre-authorisation charge will be returned to the guest following check-out. It may take some time for it to appear in the guest's account.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.