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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast at this peaceful retreat where comfort meets convenience in a tranquil garden setting

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is RM238
RM286 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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

Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor, Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

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

Canterbury is home to Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG. Rupert Bear Museum and Sidney Cooper Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boughton Golf Club and Canterbury Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Lawrence Ground or BMX Track Herne Bay. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
Map
A2 Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, England, CT2 9HX

What's nearby

  • Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England
    University of Kent
    4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The historic River Stour which flows through Canterbury, England. (June 2017) #LocalSecrets #Trovember #History
    Westgate Gardens
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Panto time... "Oh no it's not"....
    Marlowe Theatre
    6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral featuring a statue or sculpture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
    Canterbury Cathedral
    6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mount Ephraim Gardens
    4 min drive - 5.7 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
  • Pausa Caffe
    7 min drive
  • Queens Head
    6 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

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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 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
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 are 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.

Payment types at the property

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-authorise 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 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)

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

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG on 15 Mar 2026 start from RM238, 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. Westgate Gardens and Towers and Rupert Bear Museum are also within 6 miles (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

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, as always, excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at this hotel. Very good value for money and an excellent place to stay if you’re catching the ferry from Dover. The breakfast was amazing and included in the price. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are an asset to the organisation. Really friendly. Clean rooms. Great breakfast.
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

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

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

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

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice breakfast. Parking good. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

John

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Inna

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

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

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

Fiona

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

Holiday inn , Canterbury motorway review

Great stay . Bit noisy with traffic in room 218. Staff extremely helpful in food area. Bed on small side but very comfortable. Bathroom excellent. Could do with more space to hang clothes/put clothes away but find as we were there for one night. Definitely would go again . Great fan in room !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Great staff

Easy access to the ports. The staff made the difference. Everybody we spoke to was friendly and professional. The hotel was just a stopping point. Well done the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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