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The Victoria Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Canterbury Cathedral

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The Victoria Hotel in Canterbury's heart offers a peaceful garden, bar, and restaurant. Guests enjoy full breakfast options and in-room WiFi. Practical amenities include laundry services and luggage storage, backed by notably helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 264
AED 317 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
59 London Road, Canterbury, England, CT2 8JY

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Kent - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 14 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Floc Brewing Project - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lady Luck Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Victoria Hotel

Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
At The Victoria Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, overall value, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Victoria Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Victoria Canterbury
Victoria Hotel Canterbury
The Victoria Hotel Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Canterbury
The Victoria Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Victoria Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Victoria Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Victoria Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Victoria Hotel located?

Situated in Canterbury, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Dunstan's Church and Canterbury Cathedral. Westgate Gardens and Westgate Gardens and Towers are also within 15 minutes. Canterbury West Station is 14 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 18 minutes.

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The Victoria Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, we'll be back 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Devakar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A short walk to the centre of Canterbury, excellent location for exploring the Kent attractions. We will be visiting again.
Canterbury cathedral.
War Horse. Canterbury cathedral.
Canterbury cathedral.
Canterbury cathedral.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location lovely staff and great food! Easy walk into Canterbury really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything very good.. Hotel spotless. Staff veryfriendly snd helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, good meals, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value with free parking close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, good variety. Parking very easye
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ample parking behind the hotel. Good breakfast selection. Room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and very quiet. 15-minute walk to the cathedral and centre of Canterbury. Hotel is older and isn’t fancy but is a great value. Staff were all excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very very clean hotel, good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cosy hotel, friendly and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly hotel. Good service, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, staff extremely helpful and friendly, walking distance to Canterbury centre, breakfast options excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern large (but not tower block!) hotel, a pleasant 20 -minute walk from West Gate. Generous room size, clean restaurant with extensive menu. Excellent breakfast. Very friendly & helpful staff. I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi internet not available in our room. Staff were fine. Enjoyed dinner at restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely feel to this hotel, very friendly staff, superb breakfast, nice bar, everything you need and about 15 minutes walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great breakfast and clean room. Very convenient for the centre of Canterbury. Good value for money. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel Very friendly staff Was given a free upgrade to a family room Clean just a bit of dust on backs of beds & wardrobe Modern feel to room but dated chairs We decided to have dinner, it was very busy, but was found a side room Breakfast was lovely good variety Value for money If we ever was to visit Canterbury again would definitely stay here & would highly recommend Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Shower not working. Unable to sleep on worn out matteress. The staff very good food excellent. But disappointing. Second time of ysing hotel. Expected better
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, nice room, friendly staff, great breakfast. Not too far from Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Staff friendly and attentive. Good location with a 10 minute walk into the city centre. Easy to recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great find!

Really helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a 20 minute walk from the city centre with free parking which was a real
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast Comfortable room Good value
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Handy car park at the rear. Pub/restaurant was pleasant. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025