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4.0 out of 5

"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 ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 10 Oct 2021

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Double Room, View (Juniper)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room, River View (Marshmallow)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room, River View (Honeysuckle)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room, River View (Elderflower)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room (Gooseberry)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room, View (Cowslip)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at The Grove Ferry Inn, you're just a quick walk from Grove Ferry Picnic Site. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a meeting room and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Grove Ferry Picnic Site and a 3-minute drive from Isle of Thanet

The Grove Ferry Inn ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Grove Ferry Inn

Everyone (2) Couples (1)
3 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 10 Oct 2021

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5 out of 5
I was very late arriving but the owner gave me his number and he got up to let me in, the breakfast the next day was exceptional and overall my stay was excellent

Posted by , from Brussels on 18 Jul 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Jul 2020 by Grove Ferry Inn

Thank you very much for your review hopefully we will see you again kindest regards John and Jaine Hinsley

4 out of 5

Posted by on 16 Jun 2019

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Grove Ferry Inn. Self parking is free. This 3-star Canterbury inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Canterbury Sturry Station (6.9 km / 4.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Grove Ferry Inn offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions.

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Cashless transactions are available

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • No front desk
  • Host will greet you
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Debit cards
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.