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The Grove Ferry Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Canterbury with free breakfast and restaurant

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Property entrance
Garden
Double Room (Juniper)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine, al fresco dining
Property grounds

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Grove Ferry Rd, Upstreet, Canterbury, England, CT3 4BP
  • Wingham Wildlife Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Double Room, River View (Elderflower)

Double Room, River View (Elderflower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (Gooseberry)

Family Room (Gooseberry)

Family Room (Gooseberry)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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 (Cowslip)

Double Room, View (Cowslip)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, View (Juniper)

Double Room (Juniper)

Double Room, View (Juniper)

Highlights

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

About the area

Canterbury

At The Grove Ferry Inn you'll be steps from Grove Ferry Picnic Site and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. 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 University of Kent and Botany Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 12 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • University of Kent - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sainsbury's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chopsticks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter Herne Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Butchers Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Grove Ferry Inn

Inn in Canterbury 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

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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.

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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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

The hotel/pub was very busy as it’s located next to a river, check in was at the bar, there was one bar staff and a queue of about 8 people waiting to order drinks. We queued for about 20 minutes just for 2 glasses of wine. The bar staff were very friendly. The room needed cleaning, the floor was dirty and there was a large mirror which was covered in dust. The bathroom was clean but windows were covered in mould and there was mould around bath and shower tiles. I think the whole place needs a revamp. The hotel sits right next to a river and also a train line, trains begin about 6am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dislike the electrical unit that is clearly faulty as it sounds like it is going to blow up and making a constant whirling noise throughout the night, tried contacting the owners By phone, number closed By text, mailbox full Emailed just to show I was still awake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and peaceful very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Georgina

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

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

VERY DISAPPOINTING

Location of the hotel was lovely and the staff were very friendly and helpful but we were surprised to find that food wasn't served after 5pm on a Sunday when website said food til 8 everyday. The overall feeling was that it was not as clean as we would expect. The bedside tables in the rooms were sticky and rubbish wasn't removed from the room after the first night stay. The plumbing was awful. Toilet didn't flush properly and the shower was little more than a dribble. Lighting in the bathroom was very poor. There was no plug near a mirror so very difficult to do one's hair. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was ok but fried eggs were overcooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our 1 night stay. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We had nice room overlooking the river which was lovely. Breakfast great good portions. Only small niggle mattress was a bit uncomfortable but other than that great place and would definitely stay again! Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

The Grove Ferry Inn.

Wonderful location by the river. There are hourly electric boat trips running but it would be an idea to prebook if you are interested in doing. Excellent cooked breakfast was included in our rate. Very close to Canterbury city.
From our balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great overnight stop just outside Whitstable

Clean and comfortable room above a lovely pub in a beautiful riverside setting. Staff were all attentive and the vegan full English breakfast was a great bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok for one night

We felt a lot more could have been made as this inn is located next to a river. Not allowed to use the front door in the portico shown in the photo and this was covered in notices of all types showing mixed messages. In the end we had to walk right to the end of the building, through the garden and in the back way. The garden was busy with diners when we arrived and we think that this is where the inn makes its business. Our bedroom was ok - clean; the bed was comfortable; lashings of hot water from the easy to use shower in the ensuite. However, the room was filled with nick-knacks which rather took up a lot of space on what little shelving there was so our stuff had to stay on the floor. Also, while the bedroom could clearly accommodate one, there was no wardrobe but a few wire coat hangers on a mobile unit. We were told that breakfast would be served from 8 a.m; apart from ourselves there was just one other couple at a table the next morning and they seem to have been waiting a long time. In the end, the lady had to chase up theirs as she had an appointment. Food still didn't arrive for quite a while and she left after only a couple of mouthfuls leaving her partner to eat alone. Ours arrived and was ok although coffee appeared long before the food. We began to think that the "hotel" side of the business was secondary.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

brendon

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

Hidden Gem

Stayed for a midweek wedding near canterbury, and was a beautiful retreat by the river! Newly redecorated, the room was very clean and spacious, and the breakfast was delicious! The wider property was very well kept with ample space, and with riverboat trips running throughout the day I feel this would be a popular venue at weekends... the staff and owners can be proud of their efforts, a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay! Lovely room with a stunning view of the river. Great staff members and overall a truly relaxing setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021