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Reviews of Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3 stars

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

#26 of 27 hotels in Canterbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 320 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful hotel of excellent value and lots of parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unable open windows Very squeaky floor boards No water to drink in room

    Gorgeous hotel about 10 minutes walk out of town Off main road Plenty of parking and at no extra cost Excellent looking hotel with woodland around Quiet location Spacious room Lots hot water and bathing extras Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t get shower to comply either too hot or freezing no in between

    New rooms are spectacular

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    too hard
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed and pillow

    if only my bed not as hard as the floor I would give 10 , maybe it's my fault should ask for softer mattress and pillows ,otherwise everything is nice staff bit unfriendly best area is bathroom 😁

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows were locked shut when we arrived and room was stuffy, but staff sorted that and temperature was just right.

    Friendly and helpful staff, rooms very comfortable. Excellent breakfasts.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Traditional British hotel with great service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite a journey through the 1830’s property to a lovely bright room at the top. There is a lift but it would be worth mentioning any mobility probs as you book so they are able to allocate an easy access room

    A grand gothic style Victorian hotel set just on the outskirts of the city centre, just a 7/10 min walk away. Refreshing not to stay in a bland brand hotel. Parts have recently been refurbished. We stayed in an older section of the hotel which was completely comfortable and clean. It was interesting to see how our tastes in hotel decor have changed over the years! We were welcomed warmly with a Bonio dog treat at reception. The charming manager helped us throughout our stay. Breakfast was excellent, a good selection on a fresh buffet with delicious local Kent apple juice. All hot items cooked to order. We stayed in a large family room with our spaniel who was able to eat with us at the bar. Great price, great service & breakfast all with a comfortable Britishness. We will be returning in the near future.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    A pleasure to experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    A delightful and peaceful locality.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Ideal location for visiting Canterbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was fine

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cozy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was ok, but not great.

    Great location, friendly welcome, good clean rooms with pleasant staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay in Canterbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to wait 10 mins to check out and eventually had to go and find a member of staff and the lovely young lady on reception was also manning the coffee bar in another room

    The staff were lovely and the room was beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    A Wonderful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would have been helpful to have wifi instructions somewhere - perhaps on the folded paper card which holds the door key?

    This Best Western was a great find. We were looking for a quiet room within walking distance of the center. Our room was large, the bed was very comfortable and our room, on the third floor and in the back, was very quiet. We had the added bonus of a tree view in the distance. This Best Western is newly redecorated and very stylish. The receptionist was warm and welcoming. We loved our stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was the weakest I’d ever experienced. I had to rinse my hair in the sink as the shower was too weak to wash the shampoo out.

    Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    a lovely place to stay and we would definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    cheap single ply toilet paper

    staff, room, food etc all excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no lager on draught

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much. Could have done with a few changes, like glass rather than plastic cups, and WiFi that's easier to connect to

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely room and breakfast was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walking distance to town , clean and quiet . Onsite parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location with on prem parking - recently refurbished beautifully decorated - great room - super staff - couldn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location , beautifully decorated, parking, excellent staff and dog friendly!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have liked a selection of tea bags in my room and the provision of fresh milk for making hot drinks.

    Very friendly and helpful staff Close to Kent county cricket ground

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Good place to stay for Canterbury or the hospital.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Understand that it may not be complete but could do with some background music in the breakfast room. Damp smell in the ground floor corridor - probably had a leak at sometime. Only pizza available from bar (although they do allow food delivery) personal view as I don't like pizza.

    Room recently refurbished. Nice en-suite. Good TV. Short walk to hospital and town centre. Really nice breakfast. Good parking. Friendly staff. Interesting building, could do with some background history to be made available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice location and hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Would be great if the entrance was better sign posted.

    Room size was pretty big, nice modern en-suite and very clean. The area is quiet and walking distance into Canterbury.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cozy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of parking. Refurbished areas were nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable convenient with helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We knew that renovation and extension of the hotel was in progress when we booked. However it did take the edge off the stay.

    Location close to city centre on several bus routes but also within manageable walking distance. Refurbished room in which we stayed was excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Good night sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good sleep despite the renovation work going on.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been cleaner - a number of black hairs in the bath and around bath tiles. Not nice. Also I was offered a refurbished room for an extra £5. The hotel wasn’t full , that is the sort of thing the hotel should be offering complimentary to encourage people back.

    Room 316 - bed was comfortable and jacuzzi bath was great. Also Nice to have shower that you can take off to wash hair separately.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    great staff, good location, parking, comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    despite the renovation work the hotel was clean and the room very good. staff were very friendly and helpful (even booked a table at a restaurant for us!)

    Stayed in February 2024

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