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The Grove Ferry Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, al fresco dining
Double Room, View (Cowslip) | Bathroom
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Grove Ferry Rd, Upstreet, Canterbury, England, CT3 4BP
  • Popular LocationWingham Wildlife Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHowletts Wild Animal Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanterbury Cathedral19 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)94 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, River View (Elderflower)

Double Room, River View (Elderflower)

Double Room, River View (Elderflower)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Gooseberry)

Family Room (Gooseberry)

Family Room (Gooseberry)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room, River View (Marshmallow)

Family Room, River View (Marshmallow)

Family Room, River View (Marshmallow)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, View (Cowslip)

Double Room, View (Cowslip)

Double Room, View (Cowslip)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, View (Juniper)

Double Room, View (Juniper)

Double Room, View (Juniper)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Canterbury

At The Grove Ferry Inn you'll be steps from Grove Ferry Picnic Site and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Isle of Thanet. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Canterbury inn include Dreamland and Canterbury Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 7 min drive
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive
  • University of Kent - 14 min drive
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 19 min drive
  • Marlowe Theatre - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Canterbury Sturry Station - 7 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sainsbury's Cafe - 9 min drive
  • The Bell Inn - 5 min drive
  • Chopsticks - 4 min drive
  • The Prince of Wales at Hoath - 5 min drive
  • Butchers Arms - 9 min drive

About this property

The Grove Ferry Inn

Comfortable inn with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Grove Ferry Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Canterbury inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Grove Ferry Inn offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, German

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 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Grove Ferry Inn?

The Grove Ferry Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Grove Ferry Inn?

Yep, The Grove Ferry Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Grove Ferry Inn?

The closest beach to The Grove Ferry Inn is Margate Beach (13.7 km).

What makes The Grove Ferry Inn a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Grove Ferry Inn.

Does The Grove Ferry Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, free English breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Grove Ferry Inn?

No, The Grove Ferry Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Grove Ferry Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Grove Ferry Inn?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Grove Ferry Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Grove Ferry Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay!
Had a lovely stay, very friendly staff and welcoming. John and Jane where great hosts, breakfast is huge, made to order and very tasty. Room where very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location next to the river. Evening meal service not great, waited nearly an hour just to get a drink then starter and main came out at more or less the same time. Restaurant was not busy (half full) and had plenty of staff on so i dont know why we had to ask to be served. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Lovely area a good location for surrounding areas to visit. Staff were friendly nothing too much trouble very attentive. Would definitely recommend visiting and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and wonderful location
Wonderful visit. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely warm welcome we received from the young team at Grove Ferry Inn. We were welcomed with a big smile and once we were checked in at the bar our host offered to carry our bags to our room and actually showed us to the door, didn't leave us searching corridors for our room - nice touch! We stayed in Gin & Tonic and the room was clean and spacious and beautifully decorated. we were very comfy! We were too late for dinner sadly, as caught up in traffic, however we were given local recommendations and had a lovely meal at Bill's in Canterbury. Breakfast was served up until 11am so we sauntered down at 9am and enjoyed a hearty big breakfast with copious amounts of tea and juice. Special shout out to the young waitress who was so helpful and polite - couldn't do enough for us. A 5*hotel the Grove Ferry is not and in areas could maybe do with a little upgrading, but if you are looking for a lovely setting, with 5 star staff then you won't be disappointed. We would definitely book again, excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quiet location. Convenient for north Kent coastal towns. Adjacent to wildlife preservation area and river.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location
Beautiful location. Friendly staff and great service.Wonderful food. Good value for money. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021