Surrounded by 300 acres of parkland with a labyrinth and nature trails, the 4-star VisitEngland campus-graded accommodations offers single and double rooms with attached bathroom with tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi. There is ample free parking onsite. Towels and linen are provided at Keynes College. Communal laundry facilities and an iron and ironing board are available. Fans and hairdryers are available upon request. Bedrooms are located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors - please note that there is no elevator access. The University campus has a number of cafes, bars and bistros along with a state of the art cinema and theater. Breakfast is served in the Dolche Vita Restaurant, Keynes College 07:45 - 10:00 hrs daily. The campus shop is open 7 days a week and sells essential items and Fairtrade products. Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Castle and the Roman Museum are 30 minutes' walk from the campus and regular bus services to the coast and city center run every 10-15 minutes. Canterbury West train station is 20 minutes' walk away, with a high-speed service to London.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good facilities. Rooms were clean. Tea/coffee available in the room. Towels were provided including body wash and shampoo. Plenty of power sockets. Good lighting. Comfy bed. Secured rooms. Near to the bus stop so easy access to the city centre.
  • Geraldine
    United States of America United States of America
    Property well maintained and very clean. Good local transportation and free parking. Good value for money. College is set in beautiful park like location.
  • Buzz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean room, plenty of electric points including close to bed, shower was a wet room, close to bus stop with good service into town. Plenty of desk space, with good, comfy office chair. Plenty of storage space

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Dolche Vita
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Keynes College

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM on site
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Keynes College takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted Keynes College accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property only has single or double beds, and cannot offer any twin or family rooms.

Please note extra beds are not available and the maximum occupancy of a double room is 2, which includes any children.

Please note that breakfast is served in Dolche Vita Restaurant, Keynes College 07:45-10:00 daily.

All guests staying in Keynes accommodations check in at Keynes College main reception, located in the atrium.

Parking is available in the neighboring car parks (‘Keynes College car park’ or ‘The Sports Center car park’ are the closest).

Parking permits are required 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday and available at reception free of charge.

Outside reception opening hours, security staff will issue accommodations keys to guests.

Please advise security of your arrival by dialing (0) 1227 823300 using the white internal telephone located at the entrance of Keynes reception.

Please inform Keynes College of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Keynes College

  • Keynes College has 1 restaurant:

    • Dolche Vita

  • Room options at Keynes College include:

    • Single
    • Double

  • Check-in at Keynes College is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Keynes College can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at Keynes College may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Keynes College is 1.3 miles from the center of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Keynes College offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights