Grove Ferry Inn

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Located in Canterbury, Grove Ferry Inn is in a rural area and in a regional park. The Kings Hall and RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Westgate and Birchington Golf Club and Manston Golf Centre. Wingham Wildlife Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cave exploring, and horse riding, or hop on a segway rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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Grove Ferry Rd, Canterbury, England, CT3 4BP

What's nearby

  • A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and detailed stone carvings.
    Canterbury Cathedral
    15 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • A modern building with red lighting and a sign that reads "The Green Room".
    Marlowe Theatre
    16 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • A narrow canal with boats docked along the sides, a building with a sign for Weavers River Tours, and a clock tower in the background.
    University of Kent
    17 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Grove Ferry Picnic Site
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University
    15 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Bell Inn
    5 min drive
  • Smugglers Inn
    9 min drive
  • The George & Dragon
    8 min drive
  • Juliet's Farm Shop And Cafe
    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, massage treatment rooms, and meeting rooms
    • Wedding services, pet-sitting services, and luggage storage
  • 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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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 Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grove Ferry Inn on Oct 26, 2026 start from $192, including 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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Grove Ferry Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

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 Monkton Nature Reserve and Reculver Towers and Roman Fort. Wingham Wildlife Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant place to stay with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a lovely setting right on the river.It did have bad reviews but dont take any notice of them .The room was spotless and well equipped and overlooked the river .We had dinner there and food was good the only slight issue is the menu which should have a few more normal dishes but apart from that it was good as was the breakfast served looking out at the river.Parking was no problem loads of room.We will be going back later this year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A property with warmth and character. Beautiful room, bathroom was pleasant but could do with a little attention as felt well used however all was in working order. Check-in was smooth. Jon was very welcoming and explained everything we needed to know. Breakfast was fine and enjoyed by all. We really enjoyed pur stay. Sadly didnt have time to explore the area but seemed a lovely area too. We would stay again and would recommend the Grove Ferry Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice friendly staff. In a nice spot
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was wonderful, only draw back was no air conditioning, during a heat wave that is tough to deal with! Otherwise, great stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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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
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Amenities
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,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026