About this property

With a 24-hour front desk, this hotel offers free breakfasts and a modern restaurant. Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is situated in Upper Harbledown, just outside historic Canterbury. The bright, colourful bedrooms each have a private bathroom with a power shower. Rooms also feature a work desk, tea/coffee facilities and a TV with satellite channels and on-demand movies. Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all areas of the hotel. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast each morning, including hot and cold items. The restaurant serves a varied evening menu, and the lounge bar offers afternoon teas, snacks and fresh coffees. The Holiday Inn Express Canterbury is just a 10-minute drive from the city centre and the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral. The hotel is situated on the A2 road.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rosaria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable bed, quiet room. Tasty breakfast, very polite staff. Cleanliness impeccable.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were fantastic and very helpful and the place was spotless , breakfast excellent Xavier the manager I presume , as he was very busy he was excellent and run a very tight ship overall it was a great experience thanks
  • Jamiu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The politeness of the staff and the cleanliness of the hotel was great
  • Graman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect for exploring the local area. Comfortable room and good facilities. Charming staff who couldn't do enough for us particularly Delia. Good food selection , tasty and perfect quantity.
  • Okeoma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The customer service was excellent as my preferred room (adjoining room) was not available. The staff (Xavier) took the time to explain and reassure me of the efforts put in by the team to make this available, but this was not possible. The...
  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    Staff great, room clean and comfortable, food excellent 👌
  • Marjorie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff helpful and exceptionally pleasant especially compared with where we are tonight!
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were helpful, room clean and breakfast included
  • Marco
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is close to the town, only 5 minutes. Excellent breakfast and personel very kind.
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Hotel was easy to locate and only 3 miles from Canterbury City Centre. The staff were all lovely and made us very welcome. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were very good with a suitable choice of cooked and non cooked...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Great Room
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$133. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, for the room selected at check-In, bed selection is not guaranteed. For this room type, bed selection is based on availability upon arrival and is determined by the front desk.

Pet Policies / Terms and Conditions :

• Pets (only dogs) are permitted

• A £30 per stay ( max 3 days) per pet per room applies.

• Pets must not be left unattended in the rooms or public area.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.