The Sun Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (440 reviews)
7-8 Sun Street , Canterbury , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request

Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Service
Cons:
Cleanliness
Room Quality
Heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.28
Specific issues mentioned related to cleanliness, such as cobwebs and dirt under the bed.
Service
8.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier, with some positive mentions of staff kindness.
Location
9.29
Frequent positive remarks about the central and convenient location.
Room Quality
7.74
Mixed reviews about room comfort and noise issues.
Amenities
7.77
Some amenities did not work well, like the shower and heating system.
Value for Money
8.23
Generally felt the pricing was acceptable but had issues affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Good quality mentioned but no specific negative comments.
Overall Experience
8.25
An overall decent experience with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 22:04

Property Description

Central Location in Canterbury
Located in the heart of Canterbury, The Sun Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions such as Canterbury Cathedral and the University of Kent. With Canterbury WestTrain Station just a stone's throw away, exploring the city is convenient for our guests.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Our rooms at The Sun Hotel are designed to provide comfort and convenience. Each room features a wardrobe, safety deposit box, and some even offer stunning city views. Rest assured with our quality bed linen and towels during your stay.

Diverse Amenities for a Pleasant Stay
Enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Whether you are here for business or leisure, The Sun Hotel ensures a memorable experience for all guests.

Book your stay at The Sun Hotel now and indulge in a delightful Canterbury getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 440 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.28
Service: 8.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.25
A
Alexandr couple ru
10
Pros:

Location is superb, you can see the spires of the Cathedral from your windows

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bonnie family_with_children gb
9
Exceeded my expectations. Will be glad to return.
Pros:

It is very near Canterbury Cathedral. High Street is just around the corner. Pricing for a family room is good. Spanish Tapa Restaurant below (part of the hotel) was nice, great food (octopus and paella). Super friendly staff. Complimentary croissant breakfast with jam, marmalade and free tea and coffee.

Cons:

Stairs, as with all loft rooms on period houses I guess. Nothing can be done about this.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
E
Eloise extended_group au
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
9
Lovely hotel & situated in a nice place. It's also just round the corner from the main street of Ca
Pros:

We had a very pleasant one night stay at the sun hotel. The staff were very helpful & accommodating.

Cons:

The only thing we were not keen on, was the shower room smelt damp, so we were taking very quick showers.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
L
Lyn solo_traveller gb
4
Not a superior room or good value
Pros:

No breakfast - pre wrapped buns and packets of cereal in the room only

Cons:

No parking, no directions to parking ie I called and asked for help and was told they couldn’t help me. I had to find a central car park on my own which was a 10 min walk from the hotel and expensive. The room was up a narrow winding staircase which was hard to negotiate with a case and my hip replacement. I wouldn’t have booked this hotel if I’d have known about these items

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Amanda extended_group gb
8
Pleasant stay , clean and friendly
Pros:

Location
Historical
Complimentary bottle of water each

Cons:

Drains smelled unpleasant in the room . Unable to connect onto the WiFi even though we did follow the instructions and request assistance, we did not receive any help.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
E
Edwina family_with_children au
5
Location made up for defects in room
Pros:

Location great, staff friendly

Cons:

Bathroom facilities need improvement. First morning no hotwater. Sink blocked and shower dangerous(slippery), water went everywhere.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple gb
8
Beautiful stay, great location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The stairs, we’re old 😂

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple gb
8
The location was the best thing - literally a stone’s throw from the cathedral.
Pros:

Could have been better. Tiny bowls for cereal.

Cons:

We didn’t get the room we booked because the water pressure was inadequate and were put up in the eves of the hotel accessed by a steep stairs. On the plus side the room was very comfortable and incredibly warm.

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
7
Great price and great location
Pros:

Great price

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
S
Shantanu couple gb
6
Probably best to avoid unless you really must sleep in an uncomfortable four poster bed.
Pros:

Central location and historic vibe. Eccentric layout.

Cons:

Very old and historic, but uncomfortable and expensive. It was also very noisy late on a Saturday night (the drunken youth of Canterbury!)

The bed was uncomfortable and creaky.

The room was in credibly hot and the superheated bathroom towel rail could not be turned down/off.

The toilet had not been flushed after previous occupant...

2025-12-09 via Nuitee
D
Dean solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

TV faulty, Drab tired decor, No dedicated staff for the accommodation, No spare milk for cereals, Broken door handle/lock

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
S
Sue extended_group gb
8
Overall good - would not rush back there
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Not being able to get out of the accommodation before 9am as the main door was locked.. This must be a safety issue in case you have to leave the premises quickly in case of an emergency.

2025-11-15 via Nuitee
S
Sacha couple gb
8
2025-11-10 via Nuitee
W
William couple gb
10
Loved it
Pros:

Location and ambiance

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
J
Joubert couple fr
4
Chambre bien située, mais trop bruyante et peu confortable
Pros:

Les plus : bon accueil, explications adéquates à notre arrivée. Petite chambre dans une ancienne maison rénovée au cadre historique. Très bien située, en plein centre ville, chauffage lors de notre passage, petit déjeuner, repas possible au rez-de-chaussée dans le restaurant par lequel nous sommes entrés.

Cons:

L'entrée mal indiquée, qui est celle du restaurant, escalier étroit et raide. Côté confort, pas d'eau chaude les deux jours, une lampe de chevet qui ne fonctionne pas, le distributeur savon hors service. Porte d'entrée de la chambre difficile à fermer de l'intérieur, literie peu confortable.
Mais surtout, une propreté limite (mouchoir et ancienne serviette sous le lit) et le bruit perpétuel de la rue en journée comme la nuit, comme si la fenêtre était ouverte en permanence, ou du restaurant en-dessous jusqu'à plus de 22 heures. Si nous revenons, nous irons dans un autre logement.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
8
Lovely stay, charming character and lots to do in Canterbury
Pros:

The room was spotless, large and spacious and had a lot of character. Great central location.

Cons:

The room was quite chilly and the heating was not working. However a member of staff did bring to our room a blow heater. Quite noisy at night due to being right in the centre. So if you are looking for a no noise at night I would not recommend this hotel.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
M
Mike couple gb
7
2025-10-01 via Nuitee
K
Kirstin extended_group gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Very cold room. Staff member who accompanied me to room initially said he checked the radiator but it didn’t come on and I had to put on a jumper and socks to help me sleep in the cold. No bath mat in the bathroom. No staff around in the early morning to ask for one. Cobwebs above the TV. Shower gel holder broken and fell off the wall.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
G
Geraldine family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

Bien situé

2025-08-20 via Nuitee