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8 Bed Standard Ensuite
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
12.3 sqm
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
43 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jul 2027
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£175 / Week
£250 Deposit
7 Bed Standard Ensuite
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
12.3 sqm
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
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Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
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£175 / Week
£250 Deposit
6 Bed Standard Ensuite
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
12.3 sqm
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
43 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jul 2027
13 Weekly Stay
03 Oct 2026 - 02 Jan 2027
33 Weekly Stay
09 Jan 2027 - 28 Aug 2027
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£188 / Week
£250 Deposit
Premium Studio
A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
21 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Single Occupancy
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Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
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£275 / Week
£250 Deposit
Deluxe Studio
A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
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Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
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£299 / Week
£250 Deposit
Twodio
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLETwo separate rooms in one studio connected by the common kitchen.
12.3 sqm
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Booking Period
51 Weekly Stay
05 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
45 Weekly Stay
05 Sept 2026 - 17 Jul 2027
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£208 / Week
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Located on Sturry Road in Canterbury, Riverside is a 12-minute walk from Canterbury Christ Church University, a 15-minute walk from Warnborough College (UK), a 25-minute walk from the University for the Creative Arts and a 19-minute bus ride from the University of Kent. There is plenty to look forward to when you get back from lectures to this student housing. This student accommodation in Canterbury has a fully equipped gym, a cinema room to catch a movie, a games room to challenge your friends, and the rooftop terrace for some fresh air and open views. Private study rooms and study booths give you quiet spaces for coursework, while the shared apartments and studios make it easy to enjoy student life. Free dual occupancy is also available on studio bookings, subject to terms and conditions.
Canterbury is a historic student city with plenty of places to eat, shop, relax and go out. Riverside is close to the city centre, with supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, parks and pharmacies all within easy reach. The area also has handy bus links nearby, making it easier to get around Canterbury and reach your university.
Address
Riverside Student Quarter, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1JX
Transportation links near Riverside, Canterbury
- Kingsmead Roundabout — 1 min walk away
- Northgate Sainsbury's — 3 min walk away
- St Stephens Leisure Centre — 6 min walk away
- Malthouse Road — 8 min walk away
What room types are available at Riverside, Canterbury
Riverside offers 6 Bed Standard En Suite, 7 Bed Standard En Suite and 8 Bed Standard En Suite rooms for shared living. For more private student rooms, students can choose from Premium Studio, Deluxe Studio and Twodio options.
Rent includes all utility bills, subject to a fair usage allowance, so electricity, gas and water are covered. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the building and communal areas, with speeds of up to 103MB p/s. Other facilities at Riverside Canterbury include an on-site laundry (pay per use), secure cycle storage, private study rooms, study booths, games area, fully equipped gym, cinema area and rooftop terrace. The property also has 24/7 staff and security, secure key-fob access, CCTV and personal contents insurance included in the rent.
What is around Riverside, Canterbury
Riverside has everyday essentials, food spots and places to relax close by, so you can keep most quick trips short. Whether you need groceries, a takeaway after class or somewhere to meet friends, there are plenty of options nearby.
Supermarkets: Nearby supermarkets make it easier to stock up on weekly groceries or grab something quickly between classes. Starry Mart Canterbury Riverside is just a 1-minute walk away and offers Asian groceries. Northgate Market is 3 minutes away, Sainsbury's is a 4-minute walk, and Kings Market Store is 8 minutes away.
Restaurants: Having restaurants nearby means you can easily grab a meal when you do not feel like cooking. FIREAWAY CANTERBURY is just 1 minute away, while Corner Kebab is a 3-minute walk. Salt Steakhouse is also 3 minutes away, and Posillipo - Canterbury is a 7-minute walk for Italian food.
Pubs: Nearby pubs and entertainment spots give you easy options for a night out or a casual catch-up with friends. Boom Battle Bar Canterbury is only a 2-minute walk away, while The Penny Theatre is 3 minutes away. The Thomas Tallis Alehouse is a 4-minute walk, and The Dolphin is 8 minutes away.
Parks and Pharmacy: Parks give you somewhere to get some fresh air or take a break from studying, while nearby pharmacies are useful for medicines and everyday essentials. Kingsmead Playing Field is a 6-minute walk away and is open 24 hours, while Play Park is 7 minutes away. Eckersley Pharmacy is just 2 minutes away, with ASDA Pharmacy 13 minutes away and Superdrug Pharmacy 17 minutes away.
Why do students love Riverside, Canterbury?
Students love Riverside because it offers a good location with facilities that make student life more enjoyable. The rooftop terrace, cinema area, gym and games area give you plenty to do after class, while private study rooms and booths are there when you need to focus. All utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi are included, and students booking a studio can also get free dual occupancy, subject to terms and conditions. With universities, shops, restaurants, pubs and transport links nearby, Riverside gives students a well-connected place to live in Canterbury.
House Rules
- To secure your booking, the deposit is payable upon signing the tenancy agreement. If you do not pay the booking deposit within 7 days, we reserve the right to automatically release any room being held. Do contact the property manager as soon as possible in order to avoid the room being released to someone else.
- Once your booking is confirmed, a 14-day ‘cooling off period’ applies, during which you can cancel the booking for a full refund.
- If you decide to leave early, you remain responsible for the rent for the duration of your tenancy. However, if you are able to find a suitable replacement for your room, then the tenancy will be cancelled. In line with your tenancy agreement, refunds will only be given when a suitable replacement is found.
No Place, No Pay
- If your university or higher education institution withdraws your offer because you did not meet the required entry grades, you may cancel your Tenancy Agreement without incurring any charges.
- This policy applies only to students entering the first year of their course.
To proceed, you must submit a written request to cancel your booking and include: - A formal rejection letter from your chosen university or HEI, or a screenshot of your UCAS status clearly showing that the required grades were not achieved.
- This information must be provided within 72 hours of receiving confirmation from your institution.
- All cancellation requests must be sent to the property manager by 5th September 2026 for tenancies due to begin in September of that academic year.
- Please note that Wood Green Hall cancellation requests must be received by 15th August 2026.
- If you fail to provide the required evidence within the specified timeframe, you will remain liable for the rent for the full term of the contracted tenancy until another tenant acceptable to the property manager is found and the room can be re-let.
If the property manager receives the correct documentation within the stated period, then the property manager will cancel your agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
- Please note that only the following sites offer a No Place, No Pay policy:
- Redgate, Nottingham
- Sycamore House, Leeds
- Threadworks, Leeds
- Valerian, York
- Coppergate, Swansea
- Wood Green Hall, London
- Centro House, Stirling
- Riverside Quay, Stirling
- Carters Yard, Stirling
- St Peter’s Hall, Bournemouth
- Telephone House, Dundee
- Powis Place, Aberdeen
- East Shore, St Andrews
- Central Studios, London
No Visa, No Pay
- If your visa application to study in the United Kingdom is rejected, you may cancel your Tenancy Agreement without any financial penalty.
- To do so, you must notify the property manager in writing of your intention to cancel and provide official evidence of the visa refusal from the UK Home Office or relevant authority within 72 hours of the letter/correspondence date.
- All cancellation requests must be received no later than 5th September 2026 for tenancies starting in September of that academic year.
- Please note that Wood Green Hall cancellation requests must be received by 15th August 2026.
- If this confirmation is not received within the specified timeframe and your tenancy period has started, you will be liable for the rent from the start of the tenancy until another acceptable tenant is found, approved by the property manager, and the room can be re-let.
- If the property manager receives the correct documentation within the stated period, then the property manager will cancel your agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
- Please note, only the following sites offer a No Visa, No Pay policy:
- Redgate, Nottingham
- Sycamore House, Leeds
- Threadworks, Leeds
- Valerian, York
- Coppergate, Swansea
- Wood Green Hall, London
- Centro House, Stirling
- Riverside Quay, Stirling
- Carters Yard, Stirling
- St Peter’s Hall, Bournemouth
- Telephone House, Dundee
- Powis Place, Aberdeen
- East Shore, St Andrews
- Central Studios, London
Payment info & policies
Booking Deposit:- £250 deposit is required to secure your room with the property
Instalment Plan:- 4 instalments or make a full payment.
Guarantor: UK based guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card.
Installments Plan
If booking date is after any rent installment due date, all prior rent must be paid in full at booking.
4 Installments Payment
Instalments
Due Date
Amount
1st Instalment
07 Aug 2026
4 weeks rent
2nd Instalment
15 Oct 2026
17 weeks rent
3rd Instalment
16 Jan 2027
20 weeks rent
4th Instalment
22 Apr 2027
10 weeks rent
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Mezzino understand that friends like to stay together. Therefore if you are applying as a group please: Make it clear on the application form of the names of your group; Size of apartment you require; Talk to your accommodation team early as many buildings sell out quickly. Then we will do the rest!
Many of our residents are returning students who just don't want to leave us. If you choose to stay for more than one year we often offer an early booking incentive. We can't prioritise when we're handing out rooms though, so apply as early as you can to improve your chances. And if you are staying we can give the rooms a thorough inspection, clean them and attend to any maintenance ready for when you return.
Rent is due the 7th of each month from August, nothing is due in September, and then the 7th of October through until the 7th of June.
As part of our Accommodation Team we employ several students at each of our sites to take on emergency call outs, post, administration support, student support duties. These roles are vital and contribute to forming a happy community at all our buildings. If you would like to become part of our Accommodation team, gain valuable experience and get paid to live at our building then forward a copy of your CV to your local Accommodation Manager who will be happy to provide a Job Description and remuneration details.
Great! Mezzino offers the opportunity for students to stay on over the summer. There are restrictions in terms of date and availability however if you speak with the local accommodation team they will advise you on availability and how you can book.
Riverside offers a variety of room types, including 6, 7, and 8-bed standard en-suite rooms, Twodios (two-bedroom apartments), and Luxe Studios, all fully furnished with private bathrooms and study areas.
Yes, rent includes all utility bills such as gas, electricity, water, and high-speed internet, making budgeting easier for students.
Yes, Riverside has a 24/7 onsite team available to assist residents, along with security guards, CCTV surveillance, and secure entry systems to ensure safety.
Residents can enjoy a fully equipped gym, cinema room, games area, lounges, rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, bike storage, vending machines, and private study rooms.
Yes, a 14-day cooling-off period applies during which you can cancel and receive a full refund. Specific terms will be provided with your tenancy agreement.
The student accommodation cost of Riverside, Canterbury ranges from £175/week to £299/week depending on the room and stay period. UniAcco also offers Exclusive cashbacks, discounts on group bookings, and seasonal student housing offers. Contact UniAcco team for more details.
Riverside is within walking distance of Canterbury College and Girne American University, with easy bus access to the University of Kent and the University for the Creative Arts. Canterbury East Railway Station is nearby, providing direct links to London and other cities.
Yes, contents insurance is included in the rent for peace of mind.
Full-time students in the UK are exempt from Council Tax while staying at Riverside, Canterbury. Council Tax is usually already exempt and included in your rent. If required, you can download a Council Tax Exemption Certificate from your university and submit it to your local council. If you’re unsure, your UniAcco property team can guide you through the process.
Yes, secure bike storage is provided on-site for residents who cycle.
"Riverside, Canterbury student accommodation in Canterbury offers a wide selection of modern room types for students, including 8 Bed Standard Ensuite, 7 Bed Standard Ensuite, 6 Bed Standard Ensuite, Twodio, Deluxe Studio, and Premium Studio. Each option is designed to provide comfort, privacy, and convenience, making it an ideal choice for students looking for high-quality accommodation."
Riverside, Canterbury offers a range of apartment amenities, equipment cooking appliances, including Electric Stove, Microwave, Fridge, Utility Bills Included, WiFi, & many more. Contact your UniAcco agent for a full list of amenities.
Riverside, Canterbury student accommodation features several amenities, including Laundry Room, On-Site Gym, Bike Storage, CCTV, Gameroom, Contents Insurance, 24x7 Dedicated Support, and Cinema, creating a comfortable and engaging environment for residents. Students can explore and compare such accommodation options through UniAcco to find the best student living experience.
