Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury
- Pet friendly
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Non-smoking
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is a 3-star hotel in a building dating from 1830, on New Dover Road in Canterbury. It suits travellers who want a restaurant, a bar and a garden in a quiet base within walking distance of the city's main sights.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is a 3-star property housed in a single building constructed in 1830. It has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, a garden and a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. Breakfast is available for an extra charge every day from 06:30 to 09:30, and room service runs around the clock. The reception desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and the hotel has a lift and step-free access routes, with wheelchair access.
The hotel sits on New Dover Road, with Canterbury Christ Church University 10 minutes away on foot and Canterbury Cathedral 15 minutes away. The Marlowe Theatre is an 18-minute walk. Nearby options include The Phoenix pub (3 minutes on foot), The Ark Music and Coffee (5 minutes) and Saint Augustine's Abbey (8 minutes). Canterbury East station is a 12-minute walk, and London Gatwick is about 88 minutes away by car.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: who is it for?
The hotel suits travellers who want a long stay in a historic building, with a restaurant and bar on site, such as visitors who value the 1830 building and the lobby fireplace. It also suits families, since it has a Family Room with two twin beds and space for four, and guests who want a walkable base, with the cathedral, university and theatre all within 18 minutes on foot. Visitors who prefer to stay in a non-smoking, smoke-free hotel will also find that it fits their needs.
Is its price a good deal?
Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.
Not enough readings yet to judge. The history builds up with each pass, about three times a week.
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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: which rooms?
Room prices checked on October 28, 2026 for the night of November 27, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?
Distance from Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel to the centre of Canterbury: 1 km, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsBest Western Abbots Barton Hotel: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Cantorbéry Christ Church University10 min walk
- Cathédrale de Cantorbéry15 min walk
- Marlowe Theatre18 min walk
- Londres (LGW-Gatwick)88 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- The Ark Music and CoffeeCafé5 min walk
- Waitrose CafeCafé6 min walk
- Lime Tree CafeCafé6 min walk
- Saint Smokey'sRestaurant6 min walk
- KudosChinese cuisine7 min walk
- Phoebe's Coffee House & Sandwich BarCafé7 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- The PhoenixPub3 min walk
- Bat and BallPub5 min walk
- Old City BarPub5 min walk
- Two SawyersPub7 min walk
- The Thomas IngoldsbyPub9 min walk
What to see nearby?
- St Mary BredinPark5 min walk
- Barton allotment fieldPark7 min walk
- St Augustine’s AbbeyMuseum7 min walk
- Saint Augustine's AbbeyAttraction8 min walk
- The LambAttraction9 min walk
- King George V Memorial FieldPark9 min walk
How to get around?
- Canterbury EastTrain station12 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: frequently asked questions
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: where is the hotel?+
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is in Canterbury, in the Canterbury area. Address: 36 New Dover Road, CT1 3DU Canterbury. Cantorbéry Christ Church University is a 10 min walk away. Distance from Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel to the centre of Canterbury: 1 km, as the crow flies.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €99 for the night of November 27, 2026 (recorded on October 28, 2026).
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Canterbury East (Train station, 12 min walk).
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: The Ark Music and Coffee (Café, 5 min walk), Waitrose Cafe (Café, 6 min walk), and Lime Tree Cafe (Café, 6 min walk).
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: The Phoenix (Pub, 3 min walk), Bat and Ball (Pub, 5 min walk), and Old City Bar (Pub, 5 min walk).
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: St Mary Bredin (Park, 5 min walk), Barton allotment field (Park, 7 min walk), and St Augustine’s Abbey (Museum, 7 min walk).
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Sleeps 2), Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room) (Sleeps 2), Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (14 m², Sleeps 2), Cozy Double Room (Sleeps 2), and Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (28 m², Sleeps 4).
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: are pets allowed?+
Yes, the hotel accepts pets.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel?+
Breakfast is available every day from 06:30 to 09:30 as a full breakfast with an extra charge. The hotel also offers vegan and vegetarian options in its dining.
Can I check in or get help at any time of day?+
The reception desk is open 24 hours a day, and room service is also available around the clock.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with reduced mobility?+
The hotel offers wheelchair access, a lift, and a route to the entrance without stairs.
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