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Our top choices for Canterbury family-friendly hotels

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a table, and chairs, overlooking a historic building with a tall tower.
A traditional building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a wooden wall panel.
A reception desk with the name 'Bode' prominently displayed, a vase with white flowers, and a modern staircase in the background.

1. ABode Canterbury

ABode Canterbury
Canterbury
￥13,267
￥15,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ABode Canterbury
A cathedral with a clock tower and a lawn with a table and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows, and a brick wall interior.
A large hall with a high wooden ceiling and a central stage. Rows of chairs are arranged for seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of buildings through the windows.

2. Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury
￥20,180
￥24,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
A cozy corner with a round wooden table, cushioned bench seating, and a vintage suitcase.
A bar area with a large clock, multiple beer taps, and various bottles of alcohol.
A two-story building with the sign "The Millers Arms" on the ground floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

3. The Millers Arms

The Millers Arms
Canterbury
  • Family-friendly escapes that kids will love—steps from Westgate Gardens with delicious breakfast and comfy beds for all.
￥14,077
￥16,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Millers Arms
A hotel entrance with a wooden floor, a central seating area, and decorative lighting.
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a white potted orchid, and a leopard print chair.
A cozy, rustic interior with wooden beams, a bar area, and seating arrangements.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

4. The Falstaff Hotel

The Falstaff Hotel
Canterbury
￥15,065
￥18,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Falstaff Hotel
A rustic wooden interior with multiple dining tables and chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a chalkboard menu.
A bar area with wooden paneling, seating, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A garden pathway with stone planters and hanging flower baskets, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

5. The Victoria Hotel

The Victoria Hotel
Canterbury
￥11,574
￥13,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Victoria Hotel
A cozy room with a fireplace, a green sofa, a round table, and a blue chair.
A historic building with brick architecture, large windows, and a garden area with outdoor furniture.
A large, historic brick building with multiple chimneys and arched windows, surrounded by snow-covered lawns and trees.
A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and a television screen.

6. Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
Canterbury
￥11,090
￥13,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clock on the wall.
A reception area with two computer stations, a large promotional poster, and a bulletin board with notices.
A hotel room with a large bed, curtains, a mounted TV, and a shelf with items.

7. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
Canterbury
  • Family-friendly escape features free breakfast buffet and activities, just minutes from Canterbury Cathedral and gardens.
￥8,248
￥9,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, a stone wall, and a large bush.
A reception area with a black door, a sign above the door, and potted plants on either side of the entrance.
A gravel courtyard with a white building, a stone wall, and a sign for Veolia.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a desk, and a chair.

8. Castle House Hotel

Castle House Hotel
Canterbury
  • Free breakfast and prime location near Westgate Gardens offer families a stress-free Canterbury escape.
￥14,039
￥16,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Castle House Hotel
A narrow water channel with a brick bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick building.
A hallway with a framed quote on the wall, a fire exit sign, a radiator, and a staircase with wooden balusters.
A brick building with a sign reading "Greyjars" illuminated by neon lights.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Greyfriars Lodge

Greyfriars Lodge
Canterbury
￥9,453
￥11,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Greyfriars Lodge
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A traditional building with a sign reading "The Evenhill Accommodation."
A bar with wooden stools, a counter with various bottles, and flags on the wall.
A traditional pub with outdoor seating and a well-maintained garden.

10. The Evenhill

The Evenhill
Canterbury
￥14,516
￥17,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Evenhill
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Canterbury

Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Canterbury

A cozy corner with a round wooden table, cushioned bench seating, and a vintage suitcase.
A bar area with a large clock, multiple beer taps, and various bottles of alcohol.
An outdoor patio with wooden benches and tables, a white umbrella, and a wooden fence.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

The Millers Arms

The Millers Arms
Canterbury
￥14,077
￥16,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Millers Arms
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a table, and chairs, overlooking a historic building with a tall tower.
A traditional building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a wooden wall panel.
A reception desk with the name 'Bode' prominently displayed, a vase with white flowers, and a modern staircase in the background.

ABode Canterbury

ABode Canterbury
Canterbury
￥13,267
￥15,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ABode Canterbury
A rustic interior with wooden beams, a striped floor, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and benches.
A bar area with wooden paneling, seating, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A garden pathway with stone planters and hanging flower baskets, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

The Victoria Hotel

The Victoria Hotel
Canterbury
￥11,574
￥13,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Victoria Hotel
A hotel entrance with a wooden floor, a central seating area, and decorative lighting.
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a white potted orchid, and a leopard print chair.
A cozy, rustic interior with wooden beams, a bar area, and seating arrangements.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

The Falstaff Hotel

The Falstaff Hotel
Canterbury
￥15,065
￥18,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Falstaff Hotel
A large, historic building with multiple chimneys and a well-maintained lawn in front.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a green sofa, a round table, and a blue chair.
A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and a television screen.
A historic building with brick architecture, large windows, and a garden area with outdoor furniture.

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
Canterbury
￥11,090
￥13,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, curtains, a mounted TV, and a shelf with items.
A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a carpeted floor.
A conference room with a long wooden table, blue chairs, a whiteboard, and a television on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clock on the wall.

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
Canterbury
￥8,248
￥9,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
A cathedral with a clock tower and a lawn with a table and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows, and a brick wall interior.
A large hall with a high wooden ceiling and a central stage. Rows of chairs are arranged for seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of buildings through the windows.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury
￥20,180
￥24,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, a stone wall, and a large bush.
A reception area with a black door, a sign above the door, and potted plants on either side of the entrance.
A gravel courtyard with a white building, a stone wall, and a sign for Veolia.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a desk, and a chair.

Castle House Hotel

Castle House Hotel
Canterbury
￥14,039
￥16,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Castle House Hotel
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A traditional building with a sign reading "The Evenhill Accommodation."
A bar with wooden stools, a counter with various bottles, and flags on the wall.
A traditional pub with outdoor seating and a well-maintained garden.

The Evenhill

The Evenhill
Canterbury
￥14,516
￥17,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Evenhill
A narrow canal with a boat carrying passengers.
A staircase with wooden balusters and carpeted steps, leading to an upper floor.
A narrow water channel with a brick bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick building.
A brick building with a sign reading "Greyjars" illuminated by neon lights.

Greyfriars Lodge

Greyfriars Lodge
Canterbury
￥9,453
￥11,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Greyfriars Lodge
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4-star family-friendly hotels in Canterbury

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a table, and chairs, overlooking a historic building with a tall tower.
A traditional building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a wooden wall panel.
A reception desk with the name 'Bode' prominently displayed, a vase with white flowers, and a modern staircase in the background.

ABode Canterbury

ABode Canterbury
Canterbury
￥13,267
￥15,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ABode Canterbury
A cozy corner with a round wooden table, cushioned bench seating, and a vintage suitcase.
A bar area with a large clock, multiple beer taps, and various bottles of alcohol.
An outdoor patio with wooden benches and tables, a white umbrella, and a wooden fence.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

The Millers Arms

The Millers Arms
Canterbury
￥14,077
￥16,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Millers Arms
A hotel entrance with a wooden floor, a central seating area, and decorative lighting.
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a white potted orchid, and a leopard print chair.
A cozy, rustic interior with wooden beams, a bar area, and seating arrangements.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

The Falstaff Hotel

The Falstaff Hotel
Canterbury
￥15,065
￥18,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Falstaff Hotel
A cathedral with a clock tower and a lawn with a table and chairs.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows, and a brick wall interior.
A large hall with a high wooden ceiling and a central stage. Rows of chairs are arranged for seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of buildings through the windows.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury
￥20,180
￥24,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A traditional building with a sign reading "The Evenhill Accommodation."
A bar with wooden stools, a counter with various bottles, and flags on the wall.
A traditional pub with outdoor seating and a well-maintained garden.

The Evenhill

The Evenhill
Canterbury
￥14,516
￥17,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Evenhill
A rustic interior with wooden beams, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A rustic bar area with a wooden counter, a beer tap, and various snacks and condiments.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a metal bed frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view.
A traditional pub named 'The Duke William' with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign above the entrance.

The Duke William

The Duke William
Canterbury
￥14,915
￥17,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Duke William
A brick building with a grand entrance, large windows, and a staircase leading up to the door.
A green building with a small porch and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a pond in the foreground.
A grand room with a fireplace, ornate ceiling, and comfortable seating.

Broome Park Hotel

Broome Park Hotel
Canterbury
￥17,215
￥20,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Broome Park Hotel
A traditional building with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A room with a large ornate mirror, a wooden bench, and a window with floral curtains.
A room with a large ornate mirror, floral curtains, a patterned sofa, and a small table with a vase.
A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a wall-mounted lamp, and a mirror with a textured frame.

The Dog at Wingham

The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury
￥26,147
￥31,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Dog at Wingham
A modern two-story house with a dining area featuring a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick patio.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a wooden floor, white tiles, and green chairs.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden facade.
A modern dining area with a long table, six chairs, a large abstract painting, a floor lamp, and a potted plant.

Cedar House at The Old Fire Station

Cedar House at The Old Fire Station
Canterbury
￥29,832
￥35,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Cedar House at The Old Fire Station
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Top Canterbury Hotel Reviews

The Millers Arms

The Millers Arms

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were very welcoming and helped with everything we needed including parking. The room was cozy and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice and all freshly made. Very happy with our stay and would come again."
Christine 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Millers Arms
The Victoria Hotel

The Victoria Hotel

8/10 Good
"Fantastic location to the middle of Canterbury. Great food and staff."
Kellie 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
The Victoria Hotel
The Falstaff Hotel

The Falstaff Hotel

8/10 Good
"Hotel was well located bedroom was very small especially the bathroom breakfast first morning wasn’t great as only half our guests got theirs and had nearly finished when the others were brought to the table but, all were ordered at the same time."
Stephen 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Falstaff Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice breakfast with helpful, friendly staff."
Lillie Annette 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG
Cathedral Gate Hotel

Cathedral Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice old building, immediately adjacent to the entrance to Canterbury Cathedral ticket office. Centrally located on the Royal Mile. The main downside is that parking is about 1/4 mile away and Ubers and Taxis can only get you within 100 yards of the door"
Raymond 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cathedral Gate Hotel
Canterbury Hotel

Canterbury Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice gardens & rooms clean."
Marlene 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Canterbury Hotel
Howfield Manor Hotel

Howfield Manor Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely old house, plenty of character. Staff very attentive and helpful"
Stuart 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Howfield Manor Hotel
Broome Park Hotel

Broome Park Hotel

8/10 Good
"We stayed in one of the lodges. There were some maintenance issues. There were some broken tiles on one of the bathroom floors. It could have also been a little cleaner. But it was a good location for a wedding we attended. The breakfast was lovely and had a great selection. The staff were also very attentive."
Paige 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Broome Park Hotel
Castle House Hotel

Castle House Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Well located for city centre visits, good transport links, as well ... & a private car park for guests, too! Booked one night this time but would be happy to rebook in future ."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Castle House Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Canterbury like for family-friendly vacations?
The historic destination of Canterbury is a good choice if you've been considering a getaway with your kids. The museums, art scene, and cafes are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Arrange a flight into London (SEN-Southend), which is located 25.8 mi (41.5 km) from the city center.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Canterbury?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 44°F. Average annual precipitation for Canterbury is 30 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Canterbury?
While you and your family are vacationing in Canterbury, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Marlowe Theatre and St. Lawrence Ground. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park.
What's the best way for us to get around Canterbury?
If you'd like to explore more of the area, ride aboard a train from Canterbury East Station, Canterbury West Station, or Canterbury Sturry Station. Canterbury may not have many public transit options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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