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About the Hotel

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

Rooms at Abbots Barton

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is a grand Victorian Gothic 3-star hotel set on 2 acres with landscaped gardens. Located a 10-minute walk from Canterbury City Centre and a 20-minute drive from Dover Ferry Terminal, the hotel provides free on-site parking. Room options range from Classic Double Rooms for solo travelers to contemporary Deluxe King Suites. All rooms include a TV, electric kettle, wardrobe, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Added amenities in select rooms are: a shower bath, towel warmer, speaker, screen mirroring TV, USB connecting radio alarm clock, electric kettle, fridge, ice bucket, bathrobes, and slippers. Family Rooms, suitable for two adults and two children, are also available. Each room features carpeted floors and free toiletries.

Dining choices

The hotel offers multiple dining choices. The Fountain Restaurant serves modern British food with locally sourced ingredients. All meals, including breakfast, require a reservation. The Westfield Bar serves meals in a modern setting. The bar offers a range of premium spirits, locally sourced beers and wines, and Chegworth Valley Organic juices (Bramley, Cox, Discovery, Pear, and Apple & Beetroot). The Brewery can be viewed from the bar, where guests can watch the production of cask ales. Jon Mills and Tom Sharkey oversee the brewery.

Hotel Features

The hotel is undergoing refurbishment to enhance guest experience. The hotel includes conference rooms: Marlowe & Beckett Rooms (up to 90 delegates) and the Cathedral Room (up to 150 delegates), air-conditioned, flooded with natural daylight, and with access onto the terrace and gardens they are well suited for meetings, private dining and all-day conferences. All meals served in restaurant, including breakfast, will require guests to book a time slot. A popular room for couples getting married at the hotel.

Location and Transport

Situated in Canterbury, Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is 2 km from Canterbury West and 100 km from London City. Canterbury Golf Club is located just outside the City Centre on the A235 Littlebourne Road towards Sandwich. Nearby landmarks include Eastbridge Hospital (1 km), West Gate Towers (1.5 km), St. Lawrence Ground (0.5 km), Canterbury City Walls (1 km), St Martin's Church (1 km), The Canterbury Tales (1 km), St Augustine's Abbey (0.5 km), and Westgate Gardens (1.5 km).

Hotel Services

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel provides free parking for registered guests. Guests must register their vehicle at reception using the tablet upon check-in. In the event that the hotel car park is full, guests may occasionally have to use chargeable off-site parking facilities with the nearest being Longport Car Park which is under 10-minutes walk from the hotel. All dogs will receive a comfortable bed, bowl and a warm welcome from us. The hotel practices sustainability, reducing electricity usage, working with local suppliers, and diverting waste from landfill. A local linen provider is used with a proven sustainability program.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe King Suite
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2 persons
6 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Superior King Room
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2 persons
6 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Classic Twin Room
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2 persons
5 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Canterbury 1.2 km
Airports
London City (LCY) 95.9 km
London Southend (SEN) 113.7 km
Train
Canterbury East Train Station 1.0 km
Canterbury WestTrain Station 1.7 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 3DU
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36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 3DU
Nearby
The Spitfire Ground St. Lawrence Old Dover Road
St. Lawrence Ground
590 m
Restaurants
Pizza Hut
400 m
Unit 7 Barton Business Park New Dover Road Unit 7
Lime Tree Cafe
600 m
The Spitfire Ground St. Lawrence Old Dover Road The Spitfire Ground
Beretun Restaurant
410 m
New Dover Road
New Far East Chinese Takeaway
510 m
1 Edward Road
Waitrose Cafe
500 m
St GEORGE'S Place St. Georges Centre St George's Centre
The Lounge Bar & Kitchen
540 m
41 Saint George's Place Christ Church Students' Union Saint George's Centre
Phoebes
670 m
57 Ivy Lane
Longport Cafe
720 m
9 Longport
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