The Ebury Hotel is a characterful guesthouse-style hotel on New Dover Road, on the abbey side of the city, with a wide mix of rooms from singles to a luxury apartment and a cottage that sleeps five. It offers free self-parking, a rare convenience in Canterbury, and its rooms all have private bathrooms. The walk to the cathedral takes about seventeen minutes, St Martin's Church is only ten, and St Augustine's Abbey is a short stroll, so it is an excellent base for travellers who plan to see the World Heritage sites on foot, and for families and groups who need more space than a standard hotel room offers.
Location and getting around
The Ebury is about ten minutes on foot from St Martin's Church, twelve from Canterbury Christ Church University and around seventeen from the cathedral, with Canterbury East station also roughly seventeen minutes away. Canterbury West station is about twenty-four minutes, and the Marlowe Theatre about twenty, so you will walk more than from the central hotels, but the route is simple and passes pleasant streets.
St Lawrence Ground, home of Kent cricket, is only six minutes away, which is a bonus for cricket fans. Gatwick Airport is about an hour and a half by car.
Rooms and what to ask for
There are eight room types, all with private bathrooms. Choose from a single, a small double, a double with a king bed, a four-poster double, a triple, a deluxe quad, a luxury one-bedroom apartment sleeping four, or a two-bedroom cottage sleeping five. The apartment and cottage are the standout options for families or friends travelling together, because they give you extra space and room to spread out.
Free WiFi is available in public areas, and the property has luggage storage, a meeting room and a computer room. Check-in is from the afternoon until late evening, and check-out is at eleven.
Who it suits and what to know: families, groups, drivers and anyone who prefers a home-style stay will be happiest here. Free parking makes it a good base for day trips to Dover Castle or Whitstable. Breakfast is available at an extra charge, though some guests report it included, so check the terms of your rate when you book, and confirm what food and drink facilities are on site before you rely on them.
The hotel is on the quieter eastern side of the city, so evenings are calm, but you will need to walk about twenty minutes to reach the busier restaurant streets in the centre. Ask for a four-poster room if you want a romantic touch, and book early for summer weekends and for the Christmas period, when the larger units are the first to go.
Why stay here
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Private bathrooms in every room
- ✓Four-poster rooms
- ✓Apartment and cottage options
- ✓Free WiFi in public areas
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Meeting room
- ✓Non-smoking property
Good questions
Does The Ebury Hotel have free parking?+
Yes, free self-parking is available, which is helpful for day trips from Canterbury.
What room types does The Ebury offer?+
There are eight types, from singles and four-poster doubles to a luxury apartment sleeping four and a cottage sleeping five. All have private bathrooms.
How far is The Ebury from the cathedral?+
It is about seventeen minutes on foot, and St Martin's Church is around ten. Breakfast carries an extra charge, so check your rate.
