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Thanington Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Kent

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
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Exterior
The Thanington Hotel, near Canterbury Cathedral, offers a peaceful retreat with English breakfast and a garden setting. Guests can refresh in the sauna or indoor pool. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage, with multilingual staff ready to assist.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is £102
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (4 Poster) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (4 Poster)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite (or Double Ensuite) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite (or Double Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
140 Wincheap, Canterbury, England, CT1 3RY

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 1 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Real Eating Company - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Thanington Hotel

Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
Consider a stay at Thanington Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Thanington Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Canterbury
The Canterbury Hotel
Thanington Hotel Hotel
Thanington Hotel Canterbury
Thanington Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Does Thanington Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Thanington Hotel?

As of 31 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanington Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from £102.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Thanington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Thanington Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thanington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Thanington Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thanington Hotel located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dane John Gardens and Canterbury Cathedral. Westgate Gardens and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge are also within 15 minutes. Canterbury East Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Thanington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 449 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, spotless, consciousness staff, great breakfast selection, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guy on reception was really helpful, room was nice, bed was comfy, breakfast hit the spot too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and really friendly and we also enjoyed the breakfast which was a nice start to the day
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family hotel, kids loved the pool, breakfast was lovely with lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a small old kind of hotel, let's start with the negatives - small parking inside the hotel - rooms are a bit oldish - Aircon leaking in my room Now the positives - very affordable - it's clean - breakfast is very decent if not great for a little hotel - swimming pool is such a nice bonus - staff are all nice and welcoming (which is rare nowadays) If I have to come back to Canterbury, I would probably rebook this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are fantastic. They go above and beyond to help their customers. The breakfast was excellent and there was plenty of it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOYESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely satisfied with the service along with the location is pretty near from city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a small carpark accommodating up to about 10 cars.It is conveniently located being just a short 15 minute walk from the centre of Canterbury. We stayed in room 14 on the second floor which was lovely and big (with a huge bathroom) but rather noisy, as it looked out over the main road, although secondary glazing helped surpress most of the road noise. The room was comfortable and clean with a good tv. Breakfast was self service with plenty of food beit a full English or continental and the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel appears to be in the process of being refurbished as it was being painted externally (July '25) and clad in scaffold to the rear. Overall, the hotel provides decent accommodation to stay for a trip to Canterbury and I would use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Man Ying Goretti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy hotel with good breakfast

Little cosy hotel in a quiet place. Staff are extremely nice and helpful, breakfast is so good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely stay Staff very helpful Breakfast was good Not far from town about 15 mins walk
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service, lovely room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dry good service nice room and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very great staff an good look after of customers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mr john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel, with very helpful staff.

The Hotel was excellent, with a lovely swimming pool .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A lovely hotel

Great stay, lovely staff, and a building full of character! Breakfast and the pool were truly awesome, too. The only downside was some furniture/equipment needing a bit of love (door knob broken on the bedside table, screw on the window loose, hook behind the door in the changing rooms of the pool broken etc), plus a bit of noise from the road but really nothing major at all, it was a lovely stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kithsiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and staff was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was great. Very comfortable bed, clean bathroom, excellent breakfast. The hotel is close to the city centre and we could do everything on foot. The staff were very friendly and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Nice stay in Canterbury

Very pleasant stay in an excellent location. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

Room was to a high standard; clean and well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful and location was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and caring staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable warm stay, easy walk into Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly and comfortable

Staff very friendly and helpful especially Radu. Location excellent, short walk from town etc. our room didn’t have a hairdryer or bath robes as advertised, but I’m sure if we had asked we could have had this rectified. Most beds were very creaky!! Fantastic breakfast. Although we didn’t use the pool, we were told it was lovely from others. Comfortable room and free parking, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, fantastic food, the staff were lovely, couldn’t do enough for myself and my daughter, only wish we had booked more nights
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024