About this property
With a 24-hour front desk, this hotel offers free breakfasts and a modern restaurant. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is situated in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury. The bright, colourful bedrooms each have a private bathroom with a power shower. Rooms also feature a work desk, tea/coffee facilities and a TV with satellite channels and on-demand movies. Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all areas of the hotel. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast each morning, including hot and cold items. The restaurant serves a varied evening menu, and the lounge bar offers afternoon teas, snacks and fresh coffees. The Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is just a 10-minute drive from the city centre and the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral. The hotel is situated on the A2 road.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cassandra
United Kingdom
“The team at the hotel were faultless- everyone I had the pleasure of meeting- front of house team and restaurant and bar team- all absolutely smiley and happy and genuinely interested in me/ my children. Nothing was too much trouble for the team I...” - Gordon
United Kingdom
“Lovely friendly service very clean breakfast brilliant” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“We were really impressed with the hotel - it's in a great location for Canterbury and the ferries. The staff were very friendly and helpful, it was spotlessly clean throughout. Great breakfast very freshly cooked. Everything about our stay was...” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Cooked breakfast brilliant. Different foods on offer amazing. Exceptionally well run hotel with efficient and friendly staff. Expected a lot of road noise but it was muted and easily ignored. My disabled wife found the bathroom with walk-in shower...” - Ayman
Bahrain
“The location is right on a highway next to gas station with a small store. 10 minutes drive to Canterbury city center. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Typical breakfast included. The chef is very helpful too and would do any special...” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly, on site restaurant very good inclusive breakfast excellent.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“The staff were super helpful and friendly, the room and hotel was very clean and well looked after. The breakfast was excellent as was the evening meal we had. We had a two night stay whilst visiting Canterbury. What stands out about this...” - Claire
United Kingdom
“The staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful and welcoming. The rooms were immaculate. The breakfast was good.” - Graeme
United Kingdom
“Very modern , very clean , very friendly staff. The hotel is situated near a. Just motorway however I did not hear the traffic from my room and had an excellent nights sleep.” - Rosaria
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable bed, quiet room. Tasty breakfast, very polite staff. Cleanliness impeccable.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Great Room
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
Please note, for the room selected at check-In, bed selection is not guaranteed. For this room type, bed selection is based on availability upon arrival and is determined by the front desk.
Pet Policies / Terms and Conditions :
• Pets (only dogs) are permitted
• A £30 per stay ( max 3 days) per pet per room applies.
• Pets must not be left unattended in the rooms or public area.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.