Canterbury Christ Church University - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
Marlowe Theatre - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
University of Kent - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 124 min drive
Canterbury Sturry Station - 7 min drive
Ramsgate Minster Station - 9 min drive
Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
The Bell Inn - 5 min drive
The George & Dragon - 8 min drive
Juliet's Farm Shop And Cafe - 8 min drive
Smugglers Inn - 9 min drive
Beer On The Pier - 9 min drive
About this property
Grove Ferry Inn
At Grove Ferry Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Canterbury Cathedral. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Pet sitting services offered
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
3 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Private dining
Private picnics
Traveling with children
Playground
Children's games
Art supplies
Children's books
Changing table
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Coworking spaces
Conference center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Romance packages
Facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Chef
Champagne service
Meal delivery service
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 10:30 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Grove Ferry Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pet-sitting services and food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Grove Ferry Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grove Ferry Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Grove Ferry Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Grove Ferry Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and segway rentals. Enjoy amenities like 3 bars and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Grove Ferry Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Grove Ferry Inn like?
Grove Ferry Inn is located a short 2-minute walk from Grove Ferry Picnic Site.
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Reviews
Grove Ferry Inn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and offered plenty of choices. (4 reviews)
Breakfast was delicious and the evening meals were also great with good food options. (3 reviews)
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.
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8/10 Very good
May 23, 2026
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2026
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2026
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
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8/10 Very good
May 24, 2026
Nice friendly staff. In a nice spot
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2026
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2026
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
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6/10 Good
May 3, 2026
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
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4/10 Fair
Aug 30, 2026
When we arrived we were told there would be a 10min wait for our room due to a late check out (even though we had arrived 30mins later than when the stated check in window began) . 45 mins later our room was finally ready. When we got to the room we found the toilet unflushed from the previous resident, with a lovely "deposit" sitting in it.
We were told room service would be available, but when i tried to call either of the numbers on the menu in the room all I got was a voicemail or an unavailable number. I decided to go down to the bar and order directly from there. At the bar I was told that the menu in the room wasnt available and that i could only order from another menu. I said I needed to go and check what my partner wanted from this new menu and could I have a number to call to order. Upon getting to the room I discovered this was one of the same numbers from the other menu, so useless. Tired and annoyed we just gave up on dinner. We were told that the following morning we could have breakfast at 8am (as we wanted to eat early and get a start on our day). 8am came and went and there was nobody to be seen downstairs. Come 20 past 8 staff finally opened up for breakfast, we didnt really want to wait around any longer, and by this point were pretty fed up with our stay so we decided to just check out. Overall it was a pretty disappointing stay, and was certainly not worth the price we paid.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 3, 2026
C’était
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4/10 Fair
May 25, 2026
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,