Thanington hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2071 reviews)
140 Wincheap , Canterbury , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Clean facilities
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
No evening meals
Small car park

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Some concerns expressed about room cleanliness and worn items.
Service
9.21
Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.25
Multiple reviews praised the hotel's convenient location.
Room Quality
8.2
Various comments noted the room as comfortable but with some wear.
Amenities
8.23
Guests appreciated amenities like the pool, though there were some access issues.
Value for Money
8.69
Generally viewed as good value given the services and location.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Breakfast quality commended, though some concerns about buffet service.
Overall Experience
8.71
Overall positive experiences with minor complaints not affecting the enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:52

Property Description

Indulge in Historic Elegance

Swim, Relax, and Stay Connected
The Canterbury Hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, spa facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi to ensure a relaxing and connected stay for all guests.

Charming Accommodations and Delightful Dining
Experience the charm of the 18th-century property in the elegant en suite rooms with modern amenities. Start your day with a delicious continental and cooked breakfast buffet before exploring the unique courtyard rose garden and cosy bar.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
With free parking and proximity to the town centre, cathedral, and Marlowe Theatre, the Canterbury Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the historic city. Book now to experience a blend of history and comfort.

Important information:

Please note that parking spaces are limited and do not need to be requested.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2071 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Dongzhe • couple • it
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Taty • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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ACGABAR • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Habitació àmplia i llit confortable. Bona situació. Zona piscina i jardí molt agradable.

Cons:

Esmorzar una mica escàs i poc puntual. A l'habitació hi feia bastanta calor.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Caterina • family_with_children • gb
8
Thannington offeens f helpful staff, breakfast & facilities good, - overall great place to stay
Pros:

Good location , free parking, lovely gardens and swimming pool for relaxation. Breakfast excellent with owner ensuring quality of food and service. Friendly helpful staff. Good price. Please note if you or any of your party have any requirements to suppott mobility needs there is no lift available and some rooms accessed via one or two flights of stairs. Advise request a ground floor room.

Cons:

Some interior areas would benefit from an update but did not affect overall service and provision which was very good.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Asier • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • solo_traveller • gb
9
enjoyable stay short walk from city centre
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Bar room was comfy. swimming pool small but great

Cons:

On main road but thats hardly something they can change

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent
The indoor pool was fantastic
Great location..

Cons:

No air-conditioning, it was spurting out water continuously. So it had to be turned off, was soooo hot in the hotel and the rooms..

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was nice
Indoor pool was fantastic

Cons:

No air conditioning, it broke.
Rooms in hotel were too hot..
Noisy and busy road outside

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Nate • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

staff mostly friendly some of building has characteer

Cons:

the hotel has no air condition at all and my room was genuinely hotter than outside, all they could offer was a bottle off water and a fan, I did not sleep. On check out I was not asked how my stay was and I had to rush to catch my train so could not complain

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Ingama • solo_traveller • de
7
Für eine Nacht okay
Pros:

Hotel war sauber, 15 Minuten Fussweg zum.Centrum von Canterbury.

Cons:

Enger Parkplatz, in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel mit deutlichen Abnutzungsspuren.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Tsuneyasu • couple • jp
8
カンタベリーに車で行くならここが便利
Pros:

ロケーションが良い。旧市街まで歩いて7-8分。

Cons:

ファミリールームは端っこでwifi がない。Airのようなwifi 機器を入れて貰ったが丸一日かかった。駐車場が狭い。バーがあるがビールが無い。

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Bird • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location, breakfast and pool
Pros:

Great Pool, Location & Breakfast

Cons:

Chains on windows, no good in these ridiculous temperatures.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
9
The staff make all the difference !! So helpful and friendly !!!
Pros:

They let me in early and I was able to use the pool . So accommodating and friendly !!!!

Cons:

I liked it .

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
Nice hotel I would stay here again
Pros:

Staff were very nice, breakfast was good, the garden was nice to sit in, the shower water pressure was good.
The hotel is in a good location and good value for the money. The pool area is kept clean and tidy.

Cons:

Our room needed some updating, and a bit more cleaning, I did not find the bed comfortable

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
9
Excellent and great value for money
Pros:

It was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.The swimming pool was an added bonus.

Cons:

The shower didn’t work very well in our room

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

The location was great and staff friendly enough.

Cons:

The bed and pillows were so uncomfortable and lumpy. The towels had dirty marks on. At breakfast they kept running out of things including food, glasses and mugs

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
7
A convenient budget stay
Pros:

Easy location close to the city centre
The breakfast choice was very good

Cons:

Very limited parking and tight spaces .
The shower leaked in bathroom floor and the bed felt very creaky.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Suited our purpose

Cons:

Nil

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
8
Clean, good breakfast easy walk to Canterbury
Pros:

Swimming pool, a welcomed refreshment. Breakfast well stocked and tasty. Staff very friendly. Easy to get into Canterbury, 20min walk. Room clean with nice bathroom

Cons:

The shower glass needed some reinforcement as it did leak a little causing big puddle on the floor.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Virginie • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Chambre très propre, le personnel est sympathique. L'hôtel est plutôt bien situé pour visiter Canterbury. Le petit déjeuner est très bon, rien à redire c'est un établissement que je recommande sans hésitation !

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee