The Sun Hotel

8.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(312 Ratings)

Hotel in Canterbury

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, TV, Hot tub or spa and more

About this hotel

Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury WestTrain Station reachable within less than 1 km, The Sun Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Hot tub or spa

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

10.3 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

33.9 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

27.4 mi

Mote Park

37.7 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Family Room

1 King

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

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Superior Double Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Double Room with Bath

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior King Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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8.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(312 Ratings)

Hotel in Canterbury

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, TV, Hot tub or spa and more

About this hotel

Situated in Canterbury and with Canterbury WestTrain Station reachable within less than 1 km, The Sun Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Hot tub or spa

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

10.3 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

33.9 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

27.4 mi

Mote Park

37.7 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Family Room

1 King

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior King Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(312 Ratings)

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8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Excellent stay in a historic building. I slept in the same bed as Charles Dickens did!

The location was perfect right in the centre of town where everything is within an easy walk. As such do expect some noise from people leaving nearby bars and restaurants in the early hours. It is a small price to pay to stay in such an old building inhabited by Dickens. Breakfast is left on a tray within the room as there is no dining room. It consists of ceral, fruit and packaged croissants. there is also tea and coffee int he room. On the ground floor there is an independent spanish restaurant.

It is an old building with the limitatiions that come with that so I feel they have done the best they can.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Perfect getaway!

Fantastic location and a beautiful historic hotel. The staff was super friendly and helpful—we were able to check in early and they were kind and inviting. Our breakfast was delicious!

Everything was great…we could not ask for friendlier staff, cleaner room or more central location!

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

It was ok as in central

It was clean and the room was lovely

Too close to city with late night and early noise. Not much choice for breakfast: full English, vegetarian English or toasted sandwich with crisps.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Historic, spacious and comfortable room with a view

Centrally located, unique, historic hotel with comfortable bed, spacious room with views and modern bathroom with great shower. Would stay again.

For less mobile people the stairs might be tricky. Also, if you are a light sleeper the noise from people in the street might be an issue.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Ticked all the boxes!

Great location and free upgrade. Super friendly, helpful staff.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Had a great time and fully recommend.

Breakfast and hotel restaurant food was very good and the staff professional, always polite and helpful. All was absolutely fine, excellent central location, room was overlooking road, Jacuzzi bath, clean and tide.

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Smack in the sweet spot of old town in a historic site with ambiance

The historic vibe is amazing and the breakfast was good. The Dickens Room is gorgeous and full of charm

The pillows were awful

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Great historical location around the corner from the cathedral.

Bit loud outside, Saturday night.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant

Very close to the centre of Canterbury. An interesting, historic building with an impressive four poster bed.

Bathroom was small and cramped. Noise from the restaurant prevented early sleep, though it stopped just before 11pm. Breakfast choices were limited.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We will be back when we visit Canterbury again and recommend The Sun Hotel.

The location. The fact that it was so old and interesting. Must have been renovated quite recently as it was so clean and fresh. Old hotels can be a bit grubby. The breakfast was included and very good, not on the minimal side. The staff were welcoming and helpful and very pleasant.

It is hard to get used to the sloaping floors in these old hotels, You feel drunk as soon as you get up, but that is part of their attraction and novelty.

7.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Great location in beautiful historic building.

The location of the Sun Hotel is fantastic.

Breakfast is not served until 9am - although a cold tray was offered it's not the same as a cooked breakfast in the restaurant.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

The bed was so comfortable and the staff are so friendly and helpful

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

hightly recommend, friendly staff and great room

very friendly and welcoming staff. amazing listed building with lots of history. stayed in the cathedral room, great room and new bathroom. breakfast was delicious. would recommended highly to anyone visiting.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Historic hotel only a stones throw from the Cathedral. . Excellent staff and hospitality. El Sol restaurant downstairs, amazing.

Towels could have been bigger.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful room, great location, staff very attentive and polite

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Lovel Hotel with attentive staff and well placed to explore Canterbury.

The hotel was lovely, steeped in history and lots of period features. Location right in the middle of Canterbury and right next to the impressive Cathedral. Staff very attentive and friendly, couldn't do enough for you.

The room although large was a little muddled for example, it didn't have a bin and or a dressing table. The TV was relatively small and only just worked from the bed. Furniture not really befitting the history of the building.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

An amazing stay.

Excellent location. 10 yards or so from Canterbury Abbey. Breakfast great. Hosts very good. Don’t be put off by the fact you enter through a Tapas restaurant to get there. Dickens room well recommended.

Shower was a bit temperamental.

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Amazing old hotel

Staff really friendly and tell you about the history of the hotel. There are loads of original features, we stayed in the Cathederal room and it was lovely and quirky with sloping walls and floors. The tapas restaurant is definitely worth visiting, really tasty food and excellent staff.

The mattress was a bit uncomfortable, it could do with a mattress topper on it as you could feel springs.

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Pleasant

Breakfast was good, location good, room was pretty & had a nice view.

Bedsheets & pillows felt very cheap & mattress was very uncomfortable. Heating was on full with no controls to turn it down. Products in bathroom (shampoo/body wash/soap) felt cheap. For £185 per night you’d expect a comfortable bed & better bathroom amenities.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

cozy colorful space with warm helping staff! highly recommended!

A most lovely and cozy space that’s centrally located. The hosts were absolutely amazing and welcoming. highly recommended!

lots of steep stairs - which weren’t a problem for us by may be for others. I will say that our lovely host carried the luggage up so that was no trouble at all!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

10000 recommend!!!

The room was amazing and the jacuzzi bath was lovely. The staff were so friendly and Gerry the chef, what a great guy!!! Highly recommend eating downstairs at El Sol!

Nothing. It was perfect

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Disappointing. Over priced at £125

Ok but how about a pot of coffee and why serve cereal with the cooked breakfast. No choice of cereal and no fruit. No choice of bread

Room had peeling wallpaper. Breakfast

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Authentic English Stay with Period Charm

If you are looking for an authentic English experience in a historical building, then the Sun Hotel is the place to stay. We loved the fact that Dickens stayed here. The rooms are a quinticential example of period charm; cozy and quirky, but with the convience of wifi and USB charging ports. The central location means everything is within walkable distance. We plan to return to explore Canterbury and Whitstable, which is only a 20 minute drive away. Our fantastic hosts ensured we had a wonderful stay. Thank you both for making us so welcome. Susannah and Aaron

There was nothing to dislike, as the hosts are on hand to ensure your stay is the best it can be.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Canterbury?

The average price for a rental in Canterbury is £103 per night. This rental is £1 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Sun Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Sun Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Sun Hotel?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, hot tub or spa, and tv.

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The Sun Hotel

Hotel in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Family Room

Deluxe King Room

Superior Double Room

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Superior King Room

The Sun Hotel

Hotel in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Family Room

Deluxe King Room

Superior Double Room

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Superior King Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Canterbury?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Sun Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Sun Hotel?

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