Thanington hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2148 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2148 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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John • couple • gb
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Comfortable Room with plenty of storage . Breakfast very good. Staff friendly and helpful

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • gb
9
A lovely experience, and I forgot to mention the beautiful garden.
Pros:

A lovely dining room, good selection of food and always a helpful service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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julia • couple • gb
8
must enjoyable stay staff were friendly and helpful room was large and had what we needed
Pros:

We enjoyed the breakfast room found it to be cosy without being cramped the pool was clean and warm a little bit of TLC needed but nothing much parking was good

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Lo staff è stato molto disponibile. L’hotel è a pochi minuti di cammino dal centro cittadino.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Bernd • couple • de
9
Insgesamt waren wir zufrieden.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war ruhig und sauber. Die Parkplätze sind direkt am Hotel.
Das Frühstück wird für ein Hotel erst relativ spät angeboten und der einzige Angestellte war etwas überfordert.
Insgesamt waren wir mit der Unterkunft zufrieden.

Cons:

Die Frühstückszeit sollte verändert werden. Und der Service sollte sich besser auf die Gäste vorbereiten.
Wir hätten uns gewünscht, wenn die kleine Bar im Haus am Abend auch besetzt gewesen wäre.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Flora • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Great location and clean and comfortable

Cons:

Breakfast was not so good

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
8
Not in the centre, but easy walk to main locations.
Pros:

Very helpful and friendly staff. Pool was fine. Good breakfast offering.

Cons:

Car parking tight if several cars trying to use limited spaces.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very pleasant stay.
Pros:

Very friendly staff, we booked this very last min as we had booked another property which was terrible and felt unable to stay there. The beds were very comfortable and rooms spacious. Breakfast was a bonus and very tasty, highly recommend the eggs. There is a pool, sadly we did not have swimming things with us as we had not orginally planned to stay here. Free parking although quite tight spaces.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicholls • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • extended_group • nl
6
Soso lala
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel. Redelijke kamer, een beetje verouderd maar met een goed bed. De badkamer was klein maar met een fijne douche.

Cons:

Het parkeerterrein is erg klein en moeilijk om in te manoeuvreren. Het ontbijt was karig en om 7:30 uur stond er nog niets, terwijl ontbijt vanaf 7:00 uur geserveerd wordt.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kaila • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were really kind and helpful. Also the breakfast was very good!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • nl
2
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tara • extended_group • gb
8
Perfect little night away
Pros:

Spacious bedroom, lovely building and facilities, included a lovely breakfast which I enjoyed in their nice courtyard area. Lovely welcoming host at reception. Annoyed that I didn’t get the time to use the swimming pool that they also had to offer!

Cons:

There wasn’t much I didn’t like, I guess it wasn’t as city central but I knew that already

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Marc • solo_traveller • ch
6
Pros:

Schönes Frühstücksbuffet

Cons:

Dusche ist ein Rinnsal. Die gewünschte Temperatur einzustellen dauerte 10 Minuten.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Katja Rose • couple • de
8
Pros:

The room was very clean and the complimentary breakfast was simple but tasty. Gluten-free bread was available. Also, the pool was a nice perk.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • de
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jana • family_with_children • de
6
Viel zu laut gelegen
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt in Laufweite zur Innenstadt und hat einen netten kleinen Innenhof, in dem man frühstücken kann.

Cons:

Aufgrund der Lage des Hotels an der Hauptstraße war es selbst durch geschlossene Fenster unerträglich laut. Leider ging der Verkehr die ganze Nacht.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee