# 26 Family-friendly hotels in Canterbury (2026)

> 26 family-friendly hotels in Canterbury, best reviewed first — including Thomas Ingoldsby Wetherspoon. Ratings, locations and details.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/family-friendly (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

26 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Canterbury](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 6](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 26](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 6](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/thomas-ingoldsby-wetherspoon) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/the-millers-arms) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/the-duke-william) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/canterbury-cathedral-lodge) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/the-evenhill) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/hampton-by-hilton-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/abode-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/the-falstaff-in-canterbury) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/premier-inn-canterbury-city-centre) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/woolpack-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/holiday-inn-express-canterbury) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/best-western-abbots-barton-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/howfield-manor-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/ebury-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/the-canterbury-hotel-and-apartments) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/innkeepers-lodge-canterbury) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/the-pilgrims-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/travelodge-canterbury-chaucer-central) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/oakside-lodge) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/castle-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/the-hugo-hotel-concept-canterbury) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/the-coach-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/four-seasons-bed-and-breakfast) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/carena-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/peregrine-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/hotels/homelea-bed-and-breakfast)

## 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.