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8.2 / 10 Guest Rating

The Sun Hotel

7-8 Sun Street, Canterbury, gb

The Sun Hotel - main view

About the Property

Central Location in Canterbury
Located in the heart of Canterbury, The Sun Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions such as Canterbury Cathedral and the University of Kent. With Canterbury WestTrain Station just a stone's throw away, exploring the city is convenient for our guests.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Our rooms at The Sun Hotel are designed to provide comfort and convenience. Each room features a wardrobe, safety deposit box, and some even offer stunning city views. Rest assured with our quality bed linen and towels during your stay.

Diverse Amenities for a Pleasant Stay
Enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Whether you are here for business or leisure, The Sun Hotel ensures a memorable experience for all guests.

Book your stay at The Sun Hotel now and indulge in a delightful Canterbury getaway.

Facilities & Amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.2
Excellent447 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the charming character.

Categories

Cleanliness6.8
Service8.8
Location9.8
Room Quality7.3
Amenities7.8
Value for Money7.8
Food and Beverage8.8
Overall Experience8.3

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GeraldinefrFR
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 20, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

Bien situé

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Fede BethitIT
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 20, 2025

"An experience if you love English Literature"

8.0

I loved the location and the fact that the hotel is itself a town sight, considering Dickens stayed there and used it as an inspiration for his David Copperfield. The rooms are clean and tidy and the people working at El Sol restaurant downstairs, with whom you check in and out, very kind.

The Jacuzzi, in my opinion, doesn't work very well or we'd need better instructions. Water for the shower took a while to get hot and sometimes didn't get hot enough, as I suppose they have a small boiler. No lift and the bed wasn't very comfortable, at least not for me. I didn't mind the fact that the curtains weren't blackout but someone could.

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GourabgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 19, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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ClairegbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 19, 2025

"Fantasic, thank you."

9.0

Location and staff.

There was a noisy pump in Tobago on that for no radon made loads of loud noise after midnight.

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MartinefrFR
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 17, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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DavidgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 16, 2025

"Good location, shame about the facilities"

4.0

The location was perfect

No hot water on arrival, warned by the staff and had hot water later in the day. Staff member said that it was a 500 year old building. But this doesn’t mean it’s a 500 year old water system surely. The room was extremely cramped as well with very little space. The bathroom needs a good clean with watermarks all down the shower walls.

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Simona GiovannaitIT
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 16, 2025

"Good"

5.0

Posizione centralissima vicino alla cattedrale

Non c’era acqua calda. Non abbiamo potuto fare una doccia. Per scoprire poi dal personale che è un problema che hanno sempre perché edificio molto vecchio e non rinnovato. Abbiamo pagato per una stanza matrimoniale superior, ma ci è stata data una matrimoniale molto piccola. La Beckett room, se volete verificare. Credo sia scorretto. Odore di vecchio e sporco, soprattutto nel bagno.

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SimongbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 14, 2025

"Overall, excellent location, historic building compromised by facilities and space."

7.0

Great location, early check in which was a bonus, luggage was stored onsite after check out, staff friendly, restaurant staff friendly, nice room with a cool view in heart of the city.

Size of bathroom and toilet (which are separated by the way) are very small, intermittent hot water, no wardrobe, just a cupboard under stairs (see photo), space around bed is limited, no hand soap in toilet cupboard, no reception desk so therefore no hotel staff available before restaurant opens (emergency contact number given but not highlighted on check in).

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SandragbGB
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 13, 2025

"Overall enjoyable stay."

8.0

The location was very central and the room were quirky.

Unfortunately there was no hot water on the Sunday morning which was the same for three of the other rooms that our friends were in.

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LaurefrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 13, 2025

"Vraiment pas terrible"

5.0

C’est central

Vieux parquet qui fait des bosses sous la moquette, lit qui grince, escalier très étroit pour l’accès (j’ai failli tomber), très bruyant la nuit, et surtout nous n’avions pas d’eau chaude et personne n’a rien pu faire.

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