In the heart of Canterbury, The Victoria Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with a garden, bar, and restaurant. Savor full breakfast options while staying connected with in-room WiFi. With perks like laundry services and luggage storage, this hotel is perfect for travelers who appreciate helpful staff.
Canterbury Christ Church University - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
London City Airport (LCY) - 78 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 88 min drive
Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 8 min drive
Canterbury West Station - 14 min walk
Canterbury East Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
Black Griffin - 13 min walk
The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - 12 min walk
Floc Brewing Project - 19 min walk
The Cricketers - 14 min walk
Cafe des Amis du Mexique - 12 min walk
About this property
The Victoria Hotel
At The Victoria Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Picnic area
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Also known as
Victoria Canterbury
Victoria Hotel Canterbury
The Victoria Hotel Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Canterbury
The Victoria Hotel Hotel Canterbury
Frequently asked questions
Does The Victoria Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Victoria Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Victoria Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Victoria Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Victoria Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Victoria Hotel and nearby?
The Victoria Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Victoria Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Victoria Hotel like?
The Victoria Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from University of Kent and 20 minutes' walk from Canterbury Cathedral. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.
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The Victoria Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Food
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and plentiful with a wide range of options. (87 reviews)
The property offers ample free and safe onsite parking, a definite bonus for guests. (30 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
Very friendly hotel. Good service, comfortable rooms.
J
J, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Great find!
Really helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast!
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Very good breakfast
Comfortable room
Good value
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
Excellent quiet location. Good breakfast plenty of choice
Single room good size for one
Edward
Edward, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 10, 2025
Friendly staff, very clean hotel with good food with access to town and both railway stations
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Great place to stay.
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Lovely friendly staff in the hotel and the restaurant. Food excellent. Great having free parking, which we could then walk 20 minutes into central Canterbury.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
2 night stay
Staff very friendly & polite
Food excellent.
Single room 218 very small but for price very good.
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
Mini break location
Excellent location to walk into city.
Free parking
Close to coast.
Good breakfast with early serving time
Value for money.
Staff eager to please
Lynda
Lynda, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
Lovely and friendly staff
Philippa
Philippa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Everything was excellent in every way. Staying at the hottest time of year air conditioning would have added to our comfort
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
Lovely towels.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Great service, lovely staff
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Great hotel, food was excellent, staff always lovely and friendly and a quick walk into the centre of Canterbury. On top of that was very reasonable. Definitely stay again!
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
Easy to find
Plenty of parking
Staff are friendly and helpful
Rooms are nice clean and adequate
Food was very good
Very good location
Recommended for visiting Canterbury head surrounding area
roy
roy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Great stay
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Victoria Hotel Review..
My stay at this hotel was a great experience, great accommodation and friendly staff, awesome breakfast too!!👍
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2025
Staff very helpful and pleasant, food quality and pricing v.good.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Easy walk to city center. Large parking lot out back. Very pleased with the big room. Friendly staff.
Caisie
Caisie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Love this hotel. Staff always happy to help. Fantastic location with parking included.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Con
Service and location are very good. Can have more options for breakfast. Overall good stay
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing staff, warm welcome, great breakfast, excellent overall service.
Juliet
Juliet, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Good room selection - we enjoyed our king size bed.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
15 min walk into town centre via Westgate gardens. Attentive staff
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Always friendly staff. Clean rooms and good food options.