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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Canterbury with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is 1.910.189 ₫
2.292.227 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
A2 Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, England, CT2 9HX

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • University of Kent - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Chartham Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marino's Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Coach & Horses - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Monument - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marino Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG. The on-site restaurant, Great Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, barbecues and meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 3 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 3 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG on 22 Apr 2025 start from 1.910.189 ₫, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 3 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Kent, St. Dunstan's Church and Westgate Gardens. Church of St Cosmus & St Damian is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Nice place inside with super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Convenient access, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Amenities
This place was a surprise, drive in not expecting much. Staff friendly and helpful Food even though options are restricted was spot on. Great sleep and good breakfast the staff here really make the place, eventhough it is in the middle of nowhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hoi Ka

Is good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Would recommend

Clean rooms, very friendly and supportive staff, everything went well, good breakfast, I would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

The only downside to this hotel is that there is no lift
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Great!

Hotel was perfect for our quick stop off. The staff were so friendly and nice. Rooms good and clean. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great stay

Staffs at reception and restaurant are friendly. Room itself is okay, but wall too thin, easy to hear the sound from other roo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Lovely stay. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Really nice breakfast, nice touch to supply takeaway cups and bags in case you want to eat on the go!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

The staff were very cheerful and helpful and the room was spotless. Breakfast of a high standard so very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to stay

Great welcome and very professional staff. 100% recommend this hotel. We always use this hotel when travelling to or from Dover. Staff can not do enough for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Pleasant stay

The hotel was clean and bright. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. This is my second at this hotel and both visits were great and I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Great stopover on trip from France.

The room was good and the beds were comfortable, all very clean. Also we had dinner, very nice, and the included breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Great location, 10 minutes to Canterbury, very quiet, great staff - they couldn't do enough for us, greeted us like friends every morning. Would definitely book this place again if in the area - fabulous stay for 4 nights after a 30 hour flight from Australia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

The staff were friendly and helpful. Had a great stay. The only downside was having to carry bags upstairs as there is no lift. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Modan

Fab stay

We had an excellent stay, the staff at the front desk and bar were very friendly, attentive and courteous, breakfast was very nice, plenty of choice , and evening meal which we ate on two consecutive nights were lovely, even the chef came out to check how the food was and prepared the food to our liking; we would highly recommend this hotel if you are visiting Canterbury which is 5 mins drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business trip to Canterbury

One of the best Holiday Inn Express Hotels I've stayed in - the staff were amazing, extremely pleasant, efficient & spoke to every guest. A big shout out to the chef, I was very surprised at how good the food was - make sure you try the sweet potato & chickpea curry - delicious. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Holiday inn express and more!

Very welcoming staff with great hospitality - an absolute asset to the IHG brand!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Convenient for onward journey abd staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Highly recommendable Holiday Inn

Really impressed. Staff were all super professional helpful, and friendly, all round excellent customer service! Rooms very clean, comfortable bed and great breakfast. Brilliant value, would definitely recommend. I’m not easily impressed but this was excellent, especially for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

leo

Staff were amazing and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

EXCELLENT WILL BOOK AGAIN!

Amazing Hotel friendly welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Very clean, good staff, needs Fairtrade!

The hotel has a high standard of cleanliness. Staff are helpful and friendly. The room for 3 is pleasant but very cramped. The addition of Fairtrade tea, coffee, sugar would be brilliant - and Fairtrade chocolate and bananas too, please!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024