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Family-friendly hotels in Canterbury

26 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All hotels and B&Bs in Canterbury

Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon

Canterbury

Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon

★ 4.2 (4,187)

A budget Wetherspoon hotel on Burgate in Canterbury, with spacious en-suite rooms just steps from the city's historic centre.

The Millers Arms

Canterbury

The Millers Arms

★ 4.5 (1,075)

Riverside Shepherd Neame pub of 1826 with twelve en-suite rooms, Kentish ales and a courtyard garden, five minutes from the cathedral.

The Duke William

Canterbury

The Duke William

★ 4.6 (868)

Four en-suite rooms above a Canterbury pub, with breakfast, free parking and a garden made for lingering.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Canterbury

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

★ 4.6 (670)

The only hotel inside the cathedral precincts, with 35 modern rooms, a private garden, and breakfast and cathedral entry included in the rate.

The Evenhill

Canterbury

The Evenhill

★ 4.5 (756)

A pub-hotel in central Canterbury with a carvery and fresh breakfasts, comfortable rooms and free on-site parking.

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Canterbury

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

★ 4.4 (873)

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury offers a hearty breakfast buffet and a handy bar, just three minutes' walk from Canterbury Cathedral.

ABode Canterbury

Canterbury

ABode Canterbury

★ 4.1 (1,419)

Boutique four-star hotel on the pedestrianised High Street two minutes from the cathedral, with 72 rooms, a brasserie and a cocktail bar.

The Falstaff in Canterbury

Canterbury

The Falstaff in Canterbury

★ 4.2 (1,115)

A former coaching inn of 1403 beside the Westgate Towers, refurbished to four-star level, three minutes' walk from Canterbury West station.

Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre

Canterbury

Premier Inn Canterbury City Centre

★ 4.0 (1,421)

Some rooms at this 120-room Premier Inn on New Dover Road look straight out over Canterbury Cathedral, a short walk from the city centre.

Woolpack Inn

Canterbury

Woolpack Inn

★ 4.4 (694)

Fifteen rooms above a traditional Kent pub, with hearty Ploughman's lunches and a garden for lingering, on The Street in Canterbury.

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury

Canterbury

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury

★ 4.0 (1,223)

A no-fuss base off the A2 for drivers and families visiting Canterbury, with 89 rooms, free-flowing breakfast and on-site parking.

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Canterbury

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

★ 4.2 (783)

A three-storey hotel set in two acres of gardens on New Dover Road, Canterbury, a walkable stretch from the cathedral and city walls.

Howfield Manor Hotel

Canterbury

Howfield Manor Hotel

★ 4.4 (564)

A 15-room manor hotel just outside Canterbury, with a beamed restaurant and free parking amid Kent countryside.

Ebury Hotel

Canterbury

Ebury Hotel

★ 4.3 (420)

A 16-room hotel on New Dover Road in Canterbury, with riverside grounds, free parking and a bar for evenings in.

The Canterbury Hotel and Apartments

Canterbury

The Canterbury Hotel and Apartments

★ 4.3 (418)

Independent Victorian townhouse hotel on New Dover Road with two acres of grounds, an indoor heated pool, self-catering cottages and free parking.

Innkeepers Lodge Canterbury

Canterbury

Innkeepers Lodge Canterbury

★ 4.5 (284)

A former 1700s pub in Canterbury housing cosy, informal rooms above a working bar and restaurant with an open fireplace.

The Pilgrims Hotel

Canterbury

The Pilgrims Hotel

★ 4.3 (285)

A 16th-century, 14-room hotel on The Friars in Canterbury, close to the Cathedral and River Stour, with a bar and restaurant on site.

Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central

Canterbury

Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central

★ 3.6 (836)

Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central offers an unlimited breakfast and a Bar Café steps from the Cathedral, in a quiet but central spot.

Oakside Lodge

Canterbury

Oakside Lodge

★ 4.7 (171)

Converted barn B&B on Roman Road, Canterbury, close to the city's historic sites and open Kent countryside for walking or golf.

Castle House

Canterbury

Castle House

★ 4.3 (236)

An 18th-century hotel built astride Canterbury's Norman city walls, with just 15 rooms and some cathedral views.

The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury

Canterbury

The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury

★ 4.5 (85)

A modern hotel on St Peters Street in Canterbury, well suited to travellers who want to walk to the Cathedral and city sights.

The Coach House

Canterbury

The Coach House

★ 4.2 (88)

A B&B on Watling Street in Canterbury, close to historic sights, with free parking and a garden to unwind in.

Four Seasons Bed and Breakfast

Canterbury

Four Seasons Bed and Breakfast

★ 4.0 (65)

An adults-only B&B on Sturry Road in Canterbury, offering simple en-suite rooms, free parking and a lounge for unwinding.

Carena House

Canterbury

Carena House

★ 4.4 (39)

A straightforward B&B in Canterbury for travellers who want easy access to the cathedral and city without fuss.

Peregrine House

Canterbury

Peregrine House

★ 3.6 (37)

A small Georgian townhouse guest house in Canterbury, well suited to travellers who want simple, no-fuss rooms near the station rather than resort-style extras.

Homelea Bed and Breakfast

Canterbury

Homelea Bed and Breakfast

★ 4.8 (13)

A four-room adults-only B&B on Canterbury Road, Chilham, with a pool and sauna and views over a neighbouring riding school.

Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Canterbury?+

We list 26 in Canterbury. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Canterbury are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon (4.2/5, 4,187 reviews), The Millers Arms (4.5/5, 1,075 reviews) and The Duke William (4.6/5, 868 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.

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