With a stay at ABode Canterbury, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, within a 5-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Weaver's House and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eastbridge Hospital.
What's nearby
Marlowe Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Canterbury Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Westgate Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Westgate Gardens and Towers - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Canterbury Christ Church University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Canterbury West Station - 9 min walk
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 1 min walk
Prezzo - 1 min walk
Tiny Tim's Tearoom - 3 min walk
The Old Weavers House - 1 min walk
The Old Buttermarket - 3 min walk
About this property
ABode Canterbury
ABode Canterbury offers 72 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Canterbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Brasserie Abode, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Brasserie Abode - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
AB Champagne Bar - This theme restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 8 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
AB Champagne Bar
Brasserie Abode
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1600
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 8 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 25.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Breakfast is available 8-11 AM on Sunday.
Property is also known as
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ABode Canterbury Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1003 reviews
10 - Excellent
474
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1003 reviews
8 - Good
289
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1003 reviews
6 - Okay
158
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews
4 - Poor
59
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Sharon
30 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Not a brilliant stay all round. The room was cold and the heated towel rail was off, so the bathroom was cold too. There is no hot water to have a shower. At breakfast, we asked for a second coffee but none appeared. In actuality, I had asked for breakfast in our room on account of it being our wedding anniversary, but there was no acknowledgement of that at all.
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Paul
Travelled with family
28 Dec 2025
Arrived Christmas Eve 2025 for a two night stay
Given room 116 on check in at 3pm room was as expected and left for family meal out at 3.30pm
On returning to room that evening could hear a dog yelping whining first thought it may coming from outside
During night time sleep and waking in morning could hear dog again
Spoke to maid in corridor and she confirmed there was a dog in next room went to reception and they Also confirmed a dog was in Nextdoor room
On booking this hotel did not realize that dogs could be staying in hotel
Saying how dissatisfied and unhappy with hearing the dog I requested a change of room the response from reception was we are fully booked and that they do allow dogs in rooms
Whilst angry and deciding what to do now on Christmas Day of all days to be disappointed with the abode hotel the receptionist found me in lobby and they had an alternative room which was a relief
This new room was fine and resolved the issue
However it has left a bad impression of the abode in Canterbury
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Razmik
28 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fairly good location close to e everything.
Razmik
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Julie
Travelled with partner
27 Dec 2025
Liked: Amenities
Reception & bar staff very good.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
spencer
22 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel , we would like to go again.lovely breakfast, great staff
spencer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
linda
Travelled with family
21 Dec 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The location, cleanliness
linda
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Sophie
19 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, great location.
Room very cold, window rattled a lot which prevented sleeping well.
A little dissappointed with bathroom. needs bath removed & shower cubicle installed & either underfloor heating or warmer floor product.
everything else about our stay was really great.
alison
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Jon
Travelled with partner
16 Dec 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Walls in room were paper thin, could hear next doors snoring and talking. No hot water in shower. Ran out of Gluten Free bread at breakfast.
Jon
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
david, Fetcham
Travelled with family
16 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Such a shame. Lovely hotel in a central location. We had a lovely room on the top floor, but next to the restaurant's induction fan, which meant my wife barely slept all night. We mentioned to reception in the evening. Response was "we've never had complaints with this room before!" Not the attitude you would expect from reception staff. Manager said the induction fan would be switch off at 9.30, but it was on all night. Breakfast was over an hour wait in the morning too - hotel was fully booked and they couldn't cope. Management response to our complaint has been poor. Will prefer the Premier Inn next time - not worth the premium here - especially when you have to pay extra to park your car if you cant get in the tiny car park at the hotel.
david
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Charlotte
14 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff, good sized room in a great location. Lovely to have all the expected amenities including bath, hairdryer, wifi and tea and coffee. Only two gripes - I struggled to get more than a lukewarm shower, and there quite a lot of noise from within the hotel.
Charlotte
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ganine
14 Dec 2025
Ganine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Charlotte
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and all staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was a good size and had all the amenities you culd need, including a bath. There was a fair bit of noise from within the hotel, mostly quite a noisy air-con unit and other guests. The only thing that let it down was a shower that struggled to get above lukewarm.
Staff very good but room tired, light in the cupboard hanging off and light over the dressing table not working until I screwed the bulb in properly. Shower was dripping continuously. Breakfast good but the couple we went with forgot to book breakfast when they booked and were told there wasn’t any availability on the Sunday morning so ended up going up the road to a cafe, while we had breakfast in the hotel. Not a good way to start our group day in Canterbury!
Staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.
The room was clean and had everything we needed, the comfort of the bed was exceptional, great nights sleep!!
All in all a lovely stay and we would recommend the Abode in Canterbury.
Debra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Vanda
5 Dec 2025
Vanda
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Louis
Travelled with partner
5 Dec 2025
Bed was too soft, bathroom too small for a 4 star hotel. Staff were friendly and check in and out were easy.
Staff were friendly, the room was freezing on arrival, the plug sockets didn't work either side of the bed which was frustrating as like to have phone next to me and charging. Wanted to be able to have a drink in the bar after the panto but no where to sit, breakfast took forever
Claire
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Nigel
29 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Whilst the room was clean and tidy, we couldn't get anything other than luke warm water out of the shower. Breakfast was included and we had to chase one of the items, only to be told they'd run out and then a few minutes later it turns up. Would I stay here again, no.