Grove Ferry Inn

Property class: 3
Canterbury hotel with 3 bars/lounges and restaurant

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At Grove Ferry Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Children's games
$154 nightly
The total price is $185
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Balcony, River View

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Double Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Double Room, Balcony, River View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Royal Double Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, River View

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with a view of greenery.

Family Triple Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a lamp, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Valley View

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Valley View

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Grove Ferry Rd, Canterbury, England, CT3 4BP

What's nearby

  • Grove Ferry Picnic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • University of Kent - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 124 min drive
  • Canterbury Sturry Station - 7 min drive
  • Ramsgate Minster Station - 9 min drive
  • Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The George & Dragon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Juliet's Farm Shop And Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beer On The Pier - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Grove Ferry Inn

  • At Grove Ferry Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
    • Pet sitting services offered

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Changing table

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 10:30 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Grove Ferry Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pet-sitting services and food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Grove Ferry Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grove Ferry Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Grove Ferry Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Grove Ferry Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and segway rentals. Enjoy amenities like 3 bars and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Grove Ferry Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Grove Ferry Inn like?

Grove Ferry Inn is located a short 2-minute walk from Grove Ferry Picnic Site.

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Reviews

Grove Ferry Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and offered plenty of choices. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious and the evening meals were also great with good food options. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant place to stay with friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

The accommodation was lovely and even accommodated for our family of 5 and situated in a great location for walking or water fun on the river as well as being not to far from the coast. the people that run this property was lovely friendly and very helpful. We stayed on a Tuesday when the pub and restaurant was closed so can't comment on the evening meals but the breakfast was lovely and plenty of choices would definitely come back.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were helpful, quite at night. It's right on the riverside, lots of walks on the door step. Room was nice, shower in our room needed updating.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is definitely a hotel where you will find peace and tranquility. The balcony experience was amazing. The location is excellent, in a very quiet area. Perhaps the only drawback is the lack of a refrigerator in the room, but the fact that it's a pub could be a reasonable justification.
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10/10 Exceptional

The family room was lovely and well equipped for 2 adults and 2 children. A couple of niggles in that the blind was broken in the bathroom and the rubbish bins were a bit on the small side. Staff were really lovely and nothing was any trouble. Breakfast was delicious and we had 1 meal there which was great. Lovely setting next to the river. Would highly recommend
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8/10 Very good

Nice friendly staff. In a nice spot
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10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we stepped into the hotel we felt a very warm welcome from the staff who were really helpful and friendly. Special thankyou to Sam who checked us in and served our breafast.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in Willow, the staff were so lovely and attentive! They work so hard to make everything nice for you . The balcony was lovely this morning. We did the walk around the nature reserve and boat trip was great! Pete the captain was so nice and very knowledgable. We had the best time and Will definitely come back soon . Thanks to all the staff x
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6/10 Good

Amazing looking building beautiful bedroom with balcony Shane we were not informed about a 21 party being held as it was very loud until gone 1in the morning Breakfast was ok but nothing outstanding Staff were great but ran of there feet Very crowded in the bar either no seats available and it was to noisy to sit out on our balcony wanted a relaxing night away in the country felt like I was at loud club night
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4/10 Fair

When we arrived we were told there would be a 10min wait for our room due to a late check out (even though we had arrived 30mins later than when the stated check in window began) . 45 mins later our room was finally ready. When we got to the room we found the toilet unflushed from the previous resident, with a lovely "deposit" sitting in it. We were told room service would be available, but when i tried to call either of the numbers on the menu in the room all I got was a voicemail or an unavailable number. I decided to go down to the bar and order directly from there. At the bar I was told that the menu in the room wasnt available and that i could only order from another menu. I said I needed to go and check what my partner wanted from this new menu and could I have a number to call to order. Upon getting to the room I discovered this was one of the same numbers from the other menu, so useless. Tired and annoyed we just gave up on dinner. We were told that the following morning we could have breakfast at 8am (as we wanted to eat early and get a start on our day). 8am came and went and there was nobody to be seen downstairs. Come 20 past 8 staff finally opened up for breakfast, we didnt really want to wait around any longer, and by this point were pretty fed up with our stay so we decided to just check out. Overall it was a pretty disappointing stay, and was certainly not worth the price we paid.
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8/10 Very good

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4/10 Fair

The hotel itself was nice, but the experience was terrible. The room was not ready at check in time and we couldn’t find parking. We had to ask for drinks while we waited, was amazed they didn’t think to do this to compensate for the inconvenience. The worst part was the fact that there was a function until 1am and continuing noise afterwards from rowdy guests. Our room was right above this. The most disappointing part was the reaction of the manageress when we raised it along with two other guests the next morning. No apology, just ‘well it was a function’ We would expect some warning in advance so we could make an informed choice as to whether we wish to stay,
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional