Thanington Hotel

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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Thanington Hotel is a charming 18th-century property with an indoor swimming pool, spa and free Wi-Fi. Canterbury town centre and cathedral are a 15-minute walk away. With many original period features, the elegant en suite rooms have flat screen TVs, desks and cosy beds. A continental and cooked breakfast buffet' is available each morning at the property. The Thanington Hotel has an unique courtyard rose garden and a very cosy bar Free parking is provided on a first come first served basis, and the rail station is close by. The Marlowe Theatre is a 16-minute walk from Thanington Hotel. London Southend Airport is 42 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was enjoyable, the swimming pool was good”
Janice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly greeting in check in . Spacious room Lovely freshly cooked breakfast, plenty of choice & friendly staff”
Teresa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! The location was great - an easy walk into the centre of town. The family was superb - really big and with everything we needed. The pool was brilliant fun and we had it all to ourselves for an hour which was brilliant. The staff...”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were friendly and efficient Breakfast was great and pool lovely for a swim, all within easy walking distance of the sites”
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was good and the staff were accommodating to my needs. The location was an easy walk, I don’t like to walk but it was not too far away from the city center. Attended the Holy Communion service at the Cathedral and it was a lovely...”
Linsay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, a great breakfast and a comfortable room. It was good to have parking included, although parking is tight when there are a lot of guests!”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pool and breakfast was included in our booking. It was a Monday evening and a last minute booking so may not always be as cheap as we go it but if it was always the original price of 110 on a weekend then I'd say it is well worth it.”
Steph
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy walking distance to the attractions of Canterbury. Free parking. Clean & friendly.”
Giulia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was very nice and quaint, staff was very friendly, breakfast was superb!”
Javan11
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I had a wonderful stay at Thanington Hotel. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, and the check-in process was quick and easy. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a pleasant night’s rest. The hotel itself has a...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking spaces are limited and do not need to be requested.