- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
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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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Glover
United Kingdom
“We left too early to take advantage of the full breakfast options but continental was adequate” - Carol
Australia
“Staff great, room clean and comfortable, food excellent 👌” - Marjorie
United Kingdom
“Staff helpful and exceptionally pleasant especially compared with where we are tonight!” - Angela
United Kingdom
“Staff were helpful, room clean and breakfast included” - Marco
United Kingdom
“The hotel is close to the town, only 5 minutes. Excellent breakfast and personel very kind.” - Nigel
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...” - Iris
Germany
“A very comfortable room, clean and modern. The hotel is directly next to a kind of highway outside of Canterbury behind a gas station. That's convenient for those (like us) who are just passing through and need a place to stay overnight. Despite...” - D
Luxembourg
“We stayed for one night, en route to the ferry port. Check-in was very slick, and the staff were friendly. Room was clean and tidy and served our needs very well. Despite being next to the motorway, the room was not too loud at night, so we slept...” - Susan
United Kingdom
“Staff are very welcoming and attentive. The room & communal areas were very clean and smelt fresh 👌” - Simon
United Kingdom
“Excellent service from the staff, More than happy to cater to those in the hotel. Arrived in time for an Indian night for a wonderful spread of Starters, Mains and desserts, I was especially pleased with the Payasaam and Gulabjam that was...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Great Room
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.




The fine print
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.