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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

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

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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury offers a quiet escape with a breakfast buffet and garden. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or unwind at the bar while using the free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides express check-in and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 192
AED 231 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 January 2026

Room options

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

Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mount Ephraim Gardens - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Artichoke - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Nero - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pausa Caffe - ‬7 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 center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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The price is AED 203
AED 244 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 January 2026
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of GBP 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 3 per night
  • Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 elevators
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)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 100 per stay and a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Kent, St. Dunstan's Church, and Westgate Gardens. Westgate Gardens and Towers and Rupert Bear Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All really good would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLAPOSI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were caring, pay good attention to your needs, approachable and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great..the room was very clean..we also had a evening meal which was excellent. Only reason didn't give 5* is because the room was really cold when we arrived and no heat in bathroom. Not sure why we had to pay £3 parking..as there's nothing else around!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mpolokeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel qss very friendly, helpful beyond the call of duty and made us feel safe and taken care of as first-time visitors to Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice clean and comy bed. definitely would stay again Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Danister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff hospitality and the tranquil environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and safe neighbourhood with friendly and professional staff. However, the hotel would fo well to broaden it's dinner menu.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff. Great service. Breakfast is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic for an overnight stay. It's near the motorway but not too noisy. Staff super helpful and friendly. Indian buffet for dinner on a Friday which we did not try but looks delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen Margareth Ayllon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Amenities
Clean room comfortable bed and good breakfast with plenty of choice. The staff were all welcoming and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend this hotel and look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seamless friendly check in Top notch customer service Health varied breakfast options And the complimentary items incase you forget a toothbrush,shaving cream, sanitary products etc..💯
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

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

Stella

It was amazing. The staff are very friendly and is a welcome environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, good food, and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely at the hotel and try to accommodate everything but for a major nationwide chain to not understand Gluten Free needs (coeliac) is quite weird. We were offered Vegan and Vegetarian options! Sofa beds are not the nicest to sleep on but they're manageable for one night but they do make the room very "snug" to say the least. But overall it was fine for one night. Lovely to have windows that actually open so you can have fresh air rather than air conditioning. Parking is very easy but annoying that you have to pay for parking as an overnight guest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
overnight stay before boarding Le Shuttle - ideal base for a quick visit to Canterbury - looking a little tired but ideal for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Grey place to stay.

They were polite, friendly, professional,and fast. The hotel was Clean comfortable and inviting. Also great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place inside with super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and clean was nice to be able to sit outside and the staff were lovely very helpful I would recommend this hotel and will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Practical and basic.

Twin beds were comfortable; breakfast overcrowded and dangerous considering hot drinks and food and also displayed on a very small area. Maybe it could be expanded to a larger space during busy times. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great service

The service was 5 star. I eould go back just for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024