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Thanington Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Canterbury Cathedral

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Miscellaneous
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

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140 Wincheap, Canterbury, England, CT1 3RY
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Exterior

Double Room, Ensuite (4 Poster)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite (or Double Ensuite)

Twin Room, Ensuite (or Double Ensuite)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (4 Persons)

Suite, Ensuite (4 Persons)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Canterbury

At Thanington Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Canterbury Cathedral and Dane John Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station and multilingual staff. Added amenities include luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Canterbury hotel include Westgate Gardens and Weaver's House.

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Kent - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 1 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pausa Caffe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Tree - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Thanington Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Canterbury Cathedral
Thanington Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Canterbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Thanington Hotel offers 20 accommodations.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Thanington Hotel?

Yep, Thanington Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Thanington Hotel?

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanington Hotel on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$172.96, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Thanington Hotel?

The closest beach to Thanington Hotel is Whitstable Beach (10 km).

Is there a spa on site at Thanington Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Thanington Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thanington Hotel?

No, Thanington Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thanington Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Thanington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 467 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very bare and a bit shabby. There was no hot water in the morning for showers. The reception was not manned and staff from the kitchen had to come out to manage the checkout in the morning. Breakfast was fine but the tables had not been cleared and some food trays were empty. Again, this seemed to down to inadequate staffing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was cleam. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pelin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, minutes from the station and town centre. Clean and warm room but a bit updated. Very friendly staff. Swimming pool was a bonus . Breakfast could have had more selection .I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was not quite as expected based on reviews. Although very old and has updated over the years, our room was in need of some love and maintenance. The hotel staff is amazing, ambiance is great, and breakfast was good, but sadly our room was in need of a deep clean. Bed and sheets were clean, but smelled horribly of cigarettes and musk. The hotel did offer us a different room and we probably should have taken it. (So that was our fault.) With some deep cleaning to our specific room, this hotel would have been great for a quick visit to Canterbury. Great pubs in walking distance and close to Aldi for convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic and could not be better. The staff were very attentive and made sure the breakfast tables were regularly topped up. I was very impressed with the helpfulness of all of the staff. They were great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room had a small pool available
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

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

Decent Hotel - Good location

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

Canterbury

Very clean, friendly, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly. Check in was quick and easy. The room was a little dated but comfortable and clean. It had a lovely jacuzzi bath! Breakfast was very good . Had a swim in the pool which was very clean and refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service I received was excellent, staff work hard.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

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

Good location

Great location for a catch up with some friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay but expensive.

We had an enjoyable mid week break. The hotel was a luxury for us but if i am honest the room definitely needs an update and care of the little things like missing rails on the curtains or the bathroom shelf needs securing to the wass more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed Solo

I was so excited to stay here. The reviews were positive, the parking (imperative), a good breakfast & the pool definite pluses. On arrival (I had told the hotel I would be late - arrived about 9pm) No parking available - I was told, 'its first come first served'. Fair enough, but there is no other parking & this wasn't communicated. I was told to use my phone to find a nearby school which should be ok to leave my car, or to find & park in the industrial estate behind (??) I had no idea where I was & it was dark. I did not feel safe. After driving round, I called the hotel, the, 'I'm just a receptionist', on duty could not put me through to a manager as she was now off duty, 'I could email them but they'd not get that till tomorrow'. So, the advice was, 'in your position I would honestly just book another hotel'. Still no reply to the messages sent. So. In conclusion. If it goes well, according to reviews, you'll probably have a great time. If it doesn't, don't expect any back up
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Great service and spacious rooms! But this isn’t a hotel, it is a bed and breakfast with a pool. There is no where to get food or chill out and parking is very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
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

stephane

Business traveller
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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a nice stay here, and the guy on reception (sorry, we didn't get his name) was supper friendly and informative The room was clean, although some of the furniture was a bit dated. Breakfast was a decent selection, especially considering this wasn't a big place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gurtej

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
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

Travelled with partner
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