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About the Hotel

36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 3DU

Rooms & Suites

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel offers 53 rooms, including Classic Double, Cosy Double, Standard Twin, Executive King, and Deluxe King Suite. Rooms feature en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, hairdryers, and hospitality trays with tea and coffee. The Deluxe King Suite includes a separate living area, dual sinks, a walk-in shower, a free-standing bath, and premium toiletries. All rooms have TVs, USB radio alarm clocks, and electric kettles.

Dining Options

The Fountain Restaurant serves modern British dishes with locally sourced ingredients. The Westfield Bar offers stone-baked pizzas, light bites, and a selection of local beers and wines. Breakfast includes a continental buffet and hot options. Chegworth Valley Organic juices and Romney Ale Brewery products are available.

Leisure & Events

The hotel has landscaped gardens and a bar with Gothic windows. Conference rooms accommodate up to 150 guests, with options for theater, boardroom, or banquet setups. Nearby attractions include Canterbury Golf Club and Howletts Wild Animal Park.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Canterbury City Centre and a 20-minute drive from Dover Ferry Terminal. Canterbury West train station is 2 km away, with direct links to London (100 km). Free on-site parking is available, managed by Britannia Parking with ANPR technology.

Services & Sustainability

Guests can register vehicles for free parking at reception. The hotel uses eco-friendly cleaning products and recycles food, glass, and cardboard. Local suppliers provide ingredients, reducing delivery mileage. Housekeeping offers optional room servicing upon request.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Classic Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

55 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Triple Room

Max:

2 persons

65 sq. feet

Bed options:

3 Single beds

Shower

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Deluxe King Suite

Max:

2 persons

65 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Canterbury4000 ft

Airports

London City (LCY) 59.6 mi

London Southend (SEN) 70.7 mi

Train

Canterbury East Train Station3300 ft

Canterbury WestTrain Station 1.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 3DU

Map view

36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 3DU

City landmarks

Church

Canterbury Cathedral

4000 ft

Landmark

St Augustine's Abbey

2200 ft

Church

St Martin's Church

2700 ft

Museum

The Canterbury Tales

3500 ft

Castle

Canterbury Castle

4800 ft

Park

West Gate Towers

4800 ft

Gallery

Royal Museum and Art Gallery with Buffs Regimental Museum

3700 ft

Landmark

Westgate Gardens

5200 ft

Museum

Canterbury Roman Museum

3900 ft

Church

Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury

2700 ft

Landmark

Canterbury City Walls

3500 ft

Landmark

Eastbridge Hospital

3900 ft

Landmark

Canterbury Heritage Museum

3700 ft

Church

Parish Church of St Paul

2300 ft

Art object

Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

3700 ft

Shopping Area

Whitefriars Shopping Centre

2800 ft

Museum

The Kent Museum of Freemasonry

4700 ft

Landmark

Christ Church Gate

3500 ft

Landmark

Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens

4100 ft

Landmark

The Canterbury Labyrinth

3400 ft

Mall

The King's Mile

3800 ft

Gallery

Lilford Gallery

3600 ft

Park

Dane John Gardens

3400 ft

Landmark

Conquest House Gallery

3800 ft

Church

St Mildred's Church

3900 ft

Synagogue

Old Synagogue

4000 ft

Church

St Peter's Anglican Church

4200 ft

Square

The Buttermarket

3200 ft

Gallery

Sidney Cooper Gallery

4400 ft

Nearby

The Spitfire Ground St. Lawrence Old Dover Road

St. Lawrence Ground

2000 ft

Restaurants

L'Hote Grill

1900 ft

163 Old Dover Road

Beretun Restaurant

1400 ft

New Dover Road

Lime Tree Cafe

2000 ft

The Spitfire Ground St. Lawrence Old Dover Road The Spitfire Ground

New Far East Chinese Takeaway

1700 ft

1 Edward Road

Waitrose Cafe

1700 ft

St GEORGE'S Place St. Georges Centre St George's Centre

The Lounge Bar & Kitchen

1800 ft

41 Saint George's Place Christ Church Students' Union Saint George's Centre

The Lunchbox

2300 ft

63 Dover Street

Longport Cafe

2400 ft

9 Longport

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Ian

United Kingdom, April 2024

5.8/10

The hotel room was a bit disappointing as the TV didn't work and there was no fridge. It wasn't even ready when we arrived after the check-in time. The unpleasant encounter with a huge spider made us happy to leave early. The room felt cold and lacked any atmosphere.

Rooms

5.0

The room was not up to par due to several issues.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made up for some room shortcomings.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient for driving to beach towns but lacked charm and atmosphere.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had some issues with food freshness and availability.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were average without any standout features.

Walter

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, airy, and very clean. However, there were no clear instructions on how to heat the air con unit before 5 PM. The service was top-notch with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The location, although a bit far to walk from Canterbury, was great for enjoying cricket matches and within walking distance of the town center. The dining experience was satisfactory but slightly overpriced for the offerings available.

Rooms

8.0

I found the rooms to be spacious, comfortable, airy, and very clean. The bathroom was also of good size.

Service

9.0

The staff were very polite, friendly, and extremely helpful. The barman could have been a bit more lively though.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is convenient, especially for cricket fans, and within walking distance of Canterbury town center.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was satisfactory but slightly overpriced for the offerings, especially for vegetarians.

Facilities

The facilities were decent overall, with room service, housekeeping, laundry services available.

Richard

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.0/10

I found the hotel to be a mixed bag. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but the temperature was a bit high. The service was friendly and helpful, but the dining options left much to be desired. The location was excellent, right in the heart of Canterbury with good access to other areas. Facilities were decent, with some room for improvement in certain areas.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, albeit a bit too warm at times. I appreciated the cleanliness and comfort, although some minor maintenance issues were noticeable.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and always willing to assist. I found their service to be quite satisfactory throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was superb for exploring Canterbury and reaching other parts of Kent easily. It was convenient and had ample parking facilities.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience fell short of expectations. Limited breakfast options and a rather high price for what was offered. I was left wishing for more varied and better quality food choices.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent overall, with room for improvement in certain areas. The hotel could enhance its offerings to better accommodate guests' needs.

Cleanliness

Limited dining