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.
Westgate Gardens and Towers - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Kent - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Marlowe Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.5 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
The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - 12 min walk
Black Griffin - 13 min walk
The Unicorn Inn - 10 min walk
The Cricketers - 14 min walk
Marlowe's Restaurant - 14 min walk
About this property
The Victoria Hotel
When you stay at The Victoria Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 20-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 9 minutes' walk from Westgate Gardens. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.
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Reviews
The Victoria Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for being freshly cooked, well-presented, and offering a great choice of food. (120 reviews)
Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity for guests. (44 reviews)
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8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2026
Nice and comfortable place.
Ria
Ria, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2026
Clean quiet room but a little far from the city.Great staff, good breakfast.
William
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 1, 2026
Comfortable room, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2026
Tasteful breakfast
Marcelo
Marcelo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2026
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
The room was spacious and clean.
Breakfast was really good with a big choice of food.
The food in the evening was lovely too.
Just a short walk down into the centre.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2026
Friendly staff, clean room, nice breakfast, good location walking to the city center.
Lin
Lin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2026
Excellent location, 15 minute walk to city centre. Free parking in good sized carpark. Good sized room with tea and coffee.
Excellent freshly cooked breakfast.
Really friendly helpful staff.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2026
Nice spacious room. Excellent breakfast.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2026
Great parking
Nice restaurant
Room was fine, if a little dated
10-15 minute walk to centre.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2025
Excellent, nice room, friendly staff, great food.
Ivan
Ivan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2026
The room was spotless and staff were very friendly Brilliant all round
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2026
Arrived earlier than expected bur no problems checking in. Our room was extremely large and comfortable with Tea and coffee facilities. Car parking was free which was Ideal you can leave your car and take the a short walk to the Westgate of Canterbury and enter the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral. At the Westgate you can take a Punt trip along the river, which we did and found it serene and saw lots of wildlife including Swan's Ducks and Ducklings. On our return to the Hotel we took a walk from the Westgate alongside the river though Westgate park .
We ate in the hotel restaurant the Menu was extensive and there was the option of a carvery. Very good friendly service.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Everything about it,have stayed a few times it never lets you down,staff really friendly, food exceptional, breakfast to die for rooms spot on thank yo
Antony
Antony, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was clean. Good location
Anah
Anah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Polite , smart staff , clean warm rooms . Breakfast was good fresh, hot .Service was efficient and friendly. Great location for sightseeing and shopping in Canterbury.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2026
We had a really lovely stay at the Victoria Hotel. It’s a charming place with plenty of character, and it felt warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived.
Our room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The staff were all friendly and helpful, which really made a difference.
The location is great — close enough to Canterbury city centre but still nice and peaceful. It made it easy to explore the area without being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily return. A great choice if you’re visiting Canterbury and want somewhere comfortable with a friendly atmosphere.
Joyce
Joyce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
Friendly staff . Super clean rooms. Comfy bed
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
Great location lovely staff and great food! Easy walk into Canterbury really enjoyed our stay!
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Comfortable room, good meals, friendly staff
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
The whole hotel was very clean, bed very comfortable. The staff extremely friendly and helpful. A leisurely 20 min stroll to city centre. All in all a very relaxing enjoyable stay. We would come back no hesitation.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2025
Nice clean room Good range of food Very helpful staff.
graham
graham, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2026
Friendly and efficient check-in
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Great staff very very clean hotel, good food.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2025
The staff at the hotel are wonderful. Professional, warm and accommodating.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
The room was spotless. Clean tidy and cosy. When we booked in they gave us an opportunity to have a ground floor room which was especially helpful.
Food excellent and prompt. Bar area comfy with prices on par with pub.
Would recommend a stay here if coming to Canterbury.
Staff extremely helpful, very big car park.