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The Grove Ferry Inn

3.0 star property
Canterbury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Double Room, River View (Elderflower) | Water view
Double Room (Cowslip)
Property grounds
In the heart of a bustling shopping district, The Grove Ferry Inn offers an inviting atmosphere with breakfast, a cozy bar, and a delightful restaurant. Relax on the picturesque garden or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace. With in-room WiFi and helpful staff praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Double Room, River View (Elderflower)

Double Room, River View (Elderflower)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Gooseberry)

Family Room (Gooseberry)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, River View (Marshmallow)

Family Room, River View (Marshmallow)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (Cowslip)

Double Room, View (Cowslip)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Juniper)

Double Room, View (Juniper)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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8.4 out of 10, Very good, 802 reviews
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • University of Kent - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 19 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 85 min drive
  • Canterbury Sturry Station - 7 min drive
  • Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 9 min drive
  • Ramsgate Minster Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sainsbury's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chopsticks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter Herne Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Butchers Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Grove Ferry Inn

When you stay at The Grove Ferry Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dreamland. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Ferry Grove
Grove Ferry
Grove Ferry Inn
Grove Ferry Pantry Pub
Grove Ferry Pantry Pub & Inn
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Grove Ferry Inn Canterbury
Grove Ferry Canterbury
The Grove Ferry Pantry Pub Inn
The Grove Ferry
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The Grove Ferry Inn Inn Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grove Ferry Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Grove Ferry Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Grove Ferry Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Grove Ferry Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Grove Ferry Inn?

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

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

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Grove Ferry Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers al fresco dining and British cuisine.

What's the area around The Grove Ferry Inn like?

The Grove Ferry Inn is located a short 1-minute walk from Grove Ferry Picnic Site.

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The Grove Ferry Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Value
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay!

Had a lovely stay, very friendly staff and welcoming. John and Jane where great hosts, breakfast is huge, made to order and very tasty. Room where very comfortable.
Adrienne, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice location next to the river. Evening meal service not great, waited nearly an hour just to get a drink then starter and main came out at more or less the same time. Restaurant was not busy (half full) and had plenty of staff on so i dont know why we had to ask to be served. Lovely breakfast.
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Lovely area a good location for surrounding areas to visit. Staff were friendly nothing too much trouble very attentive. Would definitely recommend visiting and would stay again.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and wonderful location

Wonderful visit. Will stay again
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely warm welcome we received from the young team at Grove Ferry Inn. We were welcomed with a big smile and once we were checked in at the bar our host offered to carry our bags to our room and actually showed us to the door, didn't leave us searching corridors for our room - nice touch! We stayed in Gin & Tonic and the room was clean and spacious and beautifully decorated. we were very comfy! We were too late for dinner sadly, as caught up in traffic, however we were given local recommendations and had a lovely meal at Bill's in Canterbury. Breakfast was served up until 11am so we sauntered down at 9am and enjoyed a hearty big breakfast with copious amounts of tea and juice. Special shout out to the young waitress who was so helpful and polite - couldn't do enough for us. A 5*hotel the Grove Ferry is not and in areas could maybe do with a little upgrading, but if you are looking for a lovely setting, with 5 star staff then you won't be disappointed. We would definitely book again, excellent value for money.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet location. Convenient for north Kent coastal towns. Adjacent to wildlife preservation area and river.
Brian, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location

Beautiful location. Friendly staff and great service.Wonderful food. Good value for money. Would stay again.
C, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Disappointing

The hotel/pub was very busy as it’s located next to a river, check in was at the bar, there was one bar staff and a queue of about 8 people waiting to order drinks. We queued for about 20 minutes just for 2 glasses of wine. The bar staff were very friendly. The room needed cleaning, the floor was dirty and there was a large mirror which was covered in dust. The bathroom was clean but windows were covered in mould and there was mould around bath and shower tiles. I think the whole place needs a revamp. The hotel sits right next to a river and also a train line, trains begin about 6am.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dislike the electrical unit that is clearly faulty as it sounds like it is going to blow up and making a constant whirling noise throughout the night, tried contacting the owners By phone, number closed By text, mailbox full Emailed just to show I was still awake
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clifford, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and peaceful very relaxing
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Georgina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

VERY DISAPPOINTING

Location of the hotel was lovely and the staff were very friendly and helpful but we were surprised to find that food wasn't served after 5pm on a Sunday when website said food til 8 everyday. The overall feeling was that it was not as clean as we would expect. The bedside tables in the rooms were sticky and rubbish wasn't removed from the room after the first night stay. The plumbing was awful. Toilet didn't flush properly and the shower was little more than a dribble. Lighting in the bathroom was very poor. There was no plug near a mirror so very difficult to do one's hair. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was ok but fried eggs were overcooked.
ELIZABETH, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our 1 night stay. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We had nice room overlooking the river which was lovely. Breakfast great good portions. Only small niggle mattress was a bit uncomfortable but other than that great place and would definitely stay again! Thank you 😊
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Grove Ferry Inn.

Wonderful location by the river. There are hourly electric boat trips running but it would be an idea to prebook if you are interested in doing. Excellent cooked breakfast was included in our rate. Very close to Canterbury city.
From our balcony
Eileen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jennie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Graeme, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight stop just outside Whitstable

Clean and comfortable room above a lovely pub in a beautiful riverside setting. Staff were all attentive and the vegan full English breakfast was a great bonus!
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok for one night

We felt a lot more could have been made as this inn is located next to a river. Not allowed to use the front door in the portico shown in the photo and this was covered in notices of all types showing mixed messages. In the end we had to walk right to the end of the building, through the garden and in the back way. The garden was busy with diners when we arrived and we think that this is where the inn makes its business. Our bedroom was ok - clean; the bed was comfortable; lashings of hot water from the easy to use shower in the ensuite. However, the room was filled with nick-knacks which rather took up a lot of space on what little shelving there was so our stuff had to stay on the floor. Also, while the bedroom could clearly accommodate one, there was no wardrobe but a few wire coat hangers on a mobile unit. We were told that breakfast would be served from 8 a.m; apart from ourselves there was just one other couple at a table the next morning and they seem to have been waiting a long time. In the end, the lady had to chase up theirs as she had an appointment. Food still didn't arrive for quite a while and she left after only a couple of mouthfuls leaving her partner to eat alone. Ours arrived and was ok although coffee appeared long before the food. We began to think that the "hotel" side of the business was secondary.
nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem

Stayed for a midweek wedding near canterbury, and was a beautiful retreat by the river! Newly redecorated, the room was very clean and spacious, and the breakfast was delicious! The wider property was very well kept with ample space, and with riverboat trips running throughout the day I feel this would be a popular venue at weekends... the staff and owners can be proud of their efforts, a lovely stay.
brendon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay! Lovely room with a stunning view of the river. Great staff members and overall a truly relaxing setting.
Kelly, 1-night trip