Pier Quays
Pier Quays is a premier student accommodation located in Medway, offering a variety of en-suite rooms and studios. With its prime location and close proximity to universities, including the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, Pier Quays provides a comfortable and convenient home for students. The property features modern amenities, spacious common areas, and a range of nearby attractions and facilities to enhance the student living experience.
Location:
Situated in Medway, Pier Quays benefits from a bustling city environment with a rich history and vibrant cultural scene. The surrounding area offers numerous shops, pubs, restaurants, and entertainment options. Students can explore popular attractions such as Fort Amherst Heritage Trust, Great Lines Heritage Park, and the Royal Engineers Museum. The town of Gillingham, where Pier Quays is located, boasts excellent transportation links, including Gillingham railway station and easy access to the M2 motorway, facilitating travel to nearby cities and towns.
Features:
Pier Quays provides high-quality student accommodation with a range of amenities. The property offers a laundry facility, bike storage, recycling facilities, communal study spaces, and an outdoor social area. Each room is thoughtfully furnished, featuring a comfortable bed, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom. Residents can enjoy a secure and supportive environment with 24/7 security and maintenance services. The property also offers a spacious common room with recreational facilities and an on-site shop for convenience. Additionally, residents have easy access to nearby supermarkets, including Asda Superstore, for their shopping needs.
Rooms:
Pier Quays offers modern and spacious en-suite rooms and studios, fully furnished to the highest standards. Each room features a range of amenities, including comfortable beds, ample storage space, study desks, and private bathrooms. The rooms are designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for students.
Key Locations:
| Universities | Miles | Transportation | Miles | Places Of Interest | Miles |
| University of Greenwich - Medway Campus | 2.6 | Gillingham Railway Station | 0.6 | Historic Dockyard Chatham | 2.7 |
| University of Kent - Medway Campus | 2.5 | Gillingham Bus Station | 0.7 | Rochester Castle | 3.2 |
| Canterbury Christ Church University - Medway Campus | 2.4 | Chatham Railway Station | 2.7 | Rochester Cathedral | 3.3 |
| MidKent College - Medway Campus | 1.3 | Rochester Railway Station | 3.1 | Capstone Farm Country Park | 4.2 |
| University of Creative Arts - UCA Rochester Campus | 3.3 | Strood Railway Station | 4.1 | Buckmore Park Kart Circuit | 6.1 |
Trash System
Cleaning Equipments Available
Electric Stove
Toiletries
Radiator / ACDistance from City Centre
38 m
23 m
7 mPrice Match Guarantee
24x7 Personal Assistance
Room Options
Study desk and chair
Underbed Storage
Wardrobe
Windows / Curtains
Entire PlaceStudy desk and chairUnderbed StorageWardrobeFacilities in Pier Quays
Apartment
Trash SystemCleaning Equipments AvailableElectric StoveToiletriesRadiator / AC
Heating
Utility Bills Included
Ironing BoardCommunity
Gameroom
Bike Storage
24x7 Dedicated Support
Laundry Room
CCTV
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
Garden / Courtyard
Electronic Key Fob Entry SystemExplore Beyond Pier Quays
Victoria Street (Stop B)
Chatham Freight LTD
Medway Campus, University of KentMedway BuildingMerlin House, University of GreenwichNearby Locations
- Bar: The Orange Tree, Revolution
- Entertainment: Curve Theatre, O2 Academy Leicester
- Restaurant: Turtle Bay, The Smoke Haus
- Shopping Centre: Highcross Leicester, Haymarket Shopping Centre
- Supermarket: Tesco, Sainsbury's
Location
Blake Avenue, Medway, ME7 1FLOur students love us!
Rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 2k+ reviews
Payments
Advance Rent: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment plan: 2, 4 Instalments or else Full Payment
Guarantor: International Guarantor Required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
International Cancellation Policy AY 24/25:
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
1. Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
2. After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
- No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
- No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.
Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Pier Quays FAQs
Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.
Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.
If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.
