Best Boutique Hotels in Canterbury
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Canterbury is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
An inn since the 15th century, this beautiful property offers boutique rooms and modern stable rooms with free Wi-Fi, just a few minutes’ walk from the city center. It has a bar, library, and its Victorian walled garden is the largest in Canterbury. Each room has a flat-screen TV and a DVD player with DVDs available. A Continental and freshly cooked Kentish breakfast is served daily in the wood-paneled Quadrant room, using local organic produce where possible. Located only 656 feet from Canterbury West Station and 328 feet from the riverside, highest rating in the area for sustainability including solar generated electricity.
Guest Reviews:
- "Good breakfast. Freshly cooked." - "Breakfast excellent, location of property a 2 minute walk into the city centre" - "Atmosphere, friendly staff, access to all we need even after 7pm like :drinks, food, dvd.... Go out and back when you like." - "The friendliness of the staff was just one of the highlights of our stay. The breakfast was amazing, with a great range of choice between cooked and continental. The room was extremely comfortable with plenty of space to spread out and not feel cramped. The shower is a proper walk-in shower and not over a bath, which for us was a much appreciated bonus. It was within easy walking distance to the city centre, Canterbury Cathedral and the bus terminal."
Fabulous
552 reviews
In the private and peaceful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, this stylish lodge offers free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts and scenic views. Canterbury’s historic center is a 2-minute walk away. The bright and airy bedrooms at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a modern bathroom, and many have cathedral views. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the Refectory, or on the spacious terrace. There is also an elegant lounge bar and the beautiful Campanile Garden to relax in. Just a 5-minute walk from the Canterbury Tales attraction, the Cathedral Lodge is only 2297 feet from Canterbury West Railway Station. Parking vouchers for the public car park outside the grounds can be purchased from reception on arrival.
Guest Reviews:
- "Decor; comfort; welcoming and professional staff" - "Second stay lovely room, facilities,view of the cathedral, nice breakfast, lovely staff, great location." - "Everything and absolutely everyone was lovely, right from the start to the end- the parking lady, receptionists, cleaning lady, breakfast staff, police at the gate who let you in after 9pm! Delightful vegan breakfast! Lovely big comfy room and big bathroom! Splendid view and perfect location!"
Fabulous
2765 reviews
Within Canterbury’s historic city walls, ABode Canterbury is just 984 feet from Canterbury Cathedral. With an award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar, the hotel offers stylish bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The elegant rooms at Abode Hotel Canterbury each have a luxury private bathroom with a monsoon shower. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Tea and coffee facilities and bespoke luxury toiletries are also provided. The County Restaurant serves an innovative menu, featuring fresh, local produce. There is also a lively cocktail and champagne bar, offering creative drinks and snacks in contemporary surroundings. Located on the pedestrianized High Street, Abode Canterbury is just yards from a selection of quaint shops and cafés. The Canterbury Tales attraction is a 2-minute walk away, and the Dover Docks can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.
Guest Reviews:
- "Very convenient. Quiet. Excellent bed." - "Lovely hotel, very clean bed and bathroom. Nice tray of drinks and snacks in the room" - "Lovely building situated centrally to all the sites I wanted to see. I could come and go as I pleased which was ideal for exploring!" - "All the hotel 1st class" - "The location was excellent. The bar area was really good." - "We came to Canterbury for our daughter’s graduation at the Cathedral so wanted somewhere close to stay, Abode/County Hotel fitted this perfectly. On arrival we were given an upgrade which was absolutely lovely. Thank you, it was much appreciated."
Good
2563 reviews
