Surrounded by 300 acres of parkland with a labyrinth and nature trails, the 4-star VisitEngland campus-graded accommodation offers single and double en-suite rooms with tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi. There is ample free parking onsite. Towels and linen are provided at Keynes College. Communal laundry facilities and an iron and ironing board are available. Fans and hairdryers are available upon request. Bedrooms are located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors - please note that there is no lift access. The University campus has a number of cafes, bars and bistros along with a state of the art cinema and theatre. Breakfast is served in the Dolche Vita Restaurant, Keynes College 07:45 - 10:00 hrs daily. The campus shop is open 7 days a week and sells essential items and Fairtrade products. Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Castle and the Roman Museum are 30 minutes' walk from the campus and regular bus services to the coast and city centre run every 10-15 minutes. Canterbury West train station is 20 minutes' walk away, with a high-speed service to London.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stella
    Ireland Ireland
    The breakfast was good, however it didn't include sweets ( pastry or cakes) I'm Italian and I needed a sweet breakfast
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely peaceful location on a very interesting well landscaped campus with good facilities. There are wonderful views of Canterbury cathedral from parts of the campus. Canterbury is a lovely historic city, and quite walkable at just over a mile...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good breakfast. Parking included . Quiet grounds with views towards the cathedral . Bus service from the college to the city centre (or a 30 minute walk) and to Whitstable. Fair value for money if you are happy with a basic student room. There...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Dolche Vita
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Keynes College

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Keynes College takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property only has single or double beds, and cannot offer any twin or family rooms.

Please note extra beds are not available and the maximum occupancy of a double room is 2, which includes any children.

Please note that breakfast is served in Dolche Vita Restaurant, Keynes College 07:45-10:00 daily.

All guests staying in Keynes accommodation check in at Keynes College main reception, situated in the atrium.

Parking is available in the neighbouring car parks (‘Keynes College car park’ or ‘The Sports Centre car park’ are the closest).

Parking permits are required 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday and available at reception free of charge.

Outside reception opening hours, security staff will issue accommodation keys to guests.

Please advise security of your arrival by dialling (0) 1227 823300 using the white internal telephone located at the entrance of Keynes reception.

Please inform Keynes College in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Keynes College

  • Keynes College is 1.3 miles from the centre of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Keynes College can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at Keynes College include:

    • Single
    • Double

  • Check-in at Keynes College is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Keynes College may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Keynes College has 1 restaurant:

    • Dolche Vita

  • Keynes College offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights