Thanington hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2053 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 2053 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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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
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Beate • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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julie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great staff lovely room and super breakfast

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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davina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Hot water. White bed linen. A bath. Good breakfast. Lots of cupboards

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
9
All in all it was a really enjoyable stay. Close enough to the city centre to walk
Pros:

We were very satisfied with the warm greeting we received at reception. He was very helpful and friendly. The room was a nice size with a t.v and fan. The bathroom had a shower and bath which had the jacuzzi effect if you so wished. Plenty of fresh towels provided.
Breakfast was included and had the choice of a traditional cooked breakfast or continental or both if you’re really hungry. Free car parking too.

Cons:

The t.v was a bit on the small side

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Bon accueil, hôtel très bien situé pour visiter Canterbury.. Parking privé. Literie confortable.

Cons:

Il manque peut-être un salon intérieur confortable et le petit déjeuner est correct mais sans plus.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
8
Nice comfortable bed.
Pros:

It had a swimming pool
The bed was comfortable. The shower was powerful.
Good location a short walk from the centre

Cons:

Decor was a bit tired.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Yk • couple • gb
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff. Comfortable clean room. Lovely hot bath to relax in.
Very good breakfast 👌

Cons:

Minor person grip. The pillows were a little firm for me.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
1
Was expecting more for the money paid
Pros:

Not a lot loud uncomfortable wouldn’t satay again

Cons:

A lot staff in accommodating and rude

Place wasn’t clean

Bad experience

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • solo_traveller • nl
9
Goed genoeg
Pros:

Prima plek in de stad. En met een parkeerplek

Cons:

Bed is erg smal

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sian • couple • gb
8
Great place, great location, lovely price.
Pros:

Lock box for out of hours entry was helpful, lovely quiet room. Car park is very small so had to park up the road, which is permit holders at certain times. Convenient location, bargain price for so close to the city centre. Was working so only used it as a stop off, not there long at all. Very happy would use again.

Cons:

Don’t like I couldn’t park so had to make sure I was out the door really early so I wouldn’t get a ticket.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • us
10
A comfortable, charming stay in Canterbury
Pros:

It was charming.

Cons:

Location? Maybe we just didn’t really know how to get around (except by taxi) (which the Thanington staff were very helpful)

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

La camera spaziosa ben arredata e silenziosa. La gentilezza del personale. La posizione vicino al centro. Il parcheggio gratuito nel cortile e la colazione inglese ottima

Cons:

Nulla

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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GuidoJ • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Mathias • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
5
Not the best value for money
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Poor breakfast
Expensive bar poorly stocked

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • je
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • gb
9
We'd stay again.
Pros:

We needed somewhere to stop over on the way to a Dover ferry, and this fitted the bill perfectly. Nice room and breakfast, secure off-road parking, handy location, decent price.

Cons:

Nothing really. If the hotel had been a little nearer the centre of Canterbury we might have walked in to eat in the evening. But it was raining cats and dogs, so we got no further than the nearest pub (which was fine).

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee