Grove Ferry Inn

3.0 star property

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You can look forward to free English breakfast, a playground, and a fireplace in the lobby at Grove Ferry Inn. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to 3 bars and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 493
AED 591 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Luxury Double Room, Balcony, River View

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

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, River View

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

Superior Triple Room, River View

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

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

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

Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Quadruple Room, Valley View

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, Grove Ferry Inn is in a rural area and in a regional park. Canterbury Cathedral is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Margate Beach and Whitstable Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dreamland or BMX Track Herne Bay. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and cave exploring, or hop on a segway rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
Map
Grove Ferry Rd, Canterbury, England, CT3 4BP

What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park
    Wingham Wildlife Park
    11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    Canterbury Cathedral
    15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England
    University of Kent
    17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • MARGATE, Kent, UK: 21 May 2020: Visitors to Margate's Main Sands beach surrounded by white cliffs during the heatwave in Britain.
    Margate Beach
    18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Grove Ferry Picnic Site
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Sturry Station
    7 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    124 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bell Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Punch Tavern
    7 min drive
  • The Chequer Inn - Ash
    8 min drive
  • The George & Dragon
    8 min drive
  • Mobile Fish And Chips
    6 min drive

About this property

Grove Ferry Inn

Hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a playground, and a fireplace in the lobby at Grove Ferry Inn. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to 3 bars and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, pet-sitting services, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, local meal delivery service, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Grove Ferry Inn include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and children's books
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Separate sitting areas, a personal chef, and art supplies

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Grove Ferry Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Grove Ferry Inn?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grove Ferry Inn on 11 May 2026 start from AED 493, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grove Ferry Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grove Ferry Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grove Ferry Inn located?

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of East Blean Woods National Nature Reserve and BMX Track Herne Bay. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort and Wingham Wildlife Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Grove Ferry Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026