Cathedral Gate Hotel
4.5
Excellent(551 Reviews)Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this bed and breakfast
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a crib, and a desk.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Canterbury
Available Rooms
Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double
Sleeps 2
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Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Single
Sleeps 2
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Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)
1 Single
Sleeps 1
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Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)
1 Double
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
4.5
Excellent(551 Reviews)4.5
Rob on reception is really helpful and friendly
4.5
Weekend away with friends
4.5
Great location. Noise was terrible - no double-glazing and a lot of people shouting outside throughout the night.
4.5
Great reception by Monica who made us feel most welcome. Hotel itself a little tired but characterful… staff had no uniform so not easy to identify.
Room was via an outside walkway but quiet; so slept well.
4.5
Location is ideal for exploring the city , staff spot on , rooms could do with some modernisation especially the bathroom set up
4.5
Location
4.5
We had an absolutely amazing stay at this wonderful hotel. I must stress how unusual the place is; it is an ancient building and there are stairs and uneven floors. To reach our room we went up some steps, crossed an outer upper terrace before walking through a lovely residents lounge to another flight of stairs. The rooms are above the shops along the Burgate, directly adjacent to the entrance to the cathedral.
Our beautiful room at the back, had a four-poster bed and views over rooftops to the Cathedral.
All of the staff at the hotel were outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble and they all went out of their way to ensure we had all we needed including information about parking, eating out, things to do and interesting pubs to visit!
The continental breakfast which is included in the price was excellent; fresh fruit salad, yoghurt, cereal, porridge, croissants and toast. My husband and son enjoyed the full English, which is an optional extra. This was brought to us at our table following ordering.
There is no doubt I would love to stay at Cathedral Gate again. A unique and lovely experience throughout.
4.5
Unfortunately no prior information re suitability for disabled guests and the hotel was very difficult to navigate on crutches
Breakfast poor, cold and a bit haphazard in service
4.5
we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel
4.5
Best hotel in Canterbury
4.5
Amazing welcome by staff. Very informative about city ie places to visit and eat. Would recommend and stay again. Amazingly quirky hotel
4.5
Very charming and hospitable staff. Historic location next to the Cathedral. Comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast in a picturesque building.
4.5
Ok .. no en suite meaning shared toilet and shower and both were small rooms which is obviously not ideal but at least you know this in advance when you book, so your choice. No lifts, steep and narrow stairs, creaky floorboards, car parks a good 10 minute walk…. but, and critically, unbelievably well located for town and cathedral and very friendly and helpful staff. The continental breakfast options were fine and adequate. Place was clean and tidy, bed comfortable. So do not expect 5 star luxury, it is quirky but price was lower than other nearby hotels reflecting the issues, though nothing In Canterbury was cheap.
4.5
Great place to stay
4.5
I misinterpreted parking facilities and had to park over a mile away. Still the accommodation was in a very good location in the centre of town
4.5
Lovely quirky old hotel with all the modern amenities. Amazing staff only too happy to help. Right in the centre of everything which came with the price of being a bit noisy from outside, however ear plugs were provided so there wasn’t much else that could be done. Would definitely recommend and come back.
4.5
You’ll never have a more higgledy piggeldy experience with a hotel than this one. But oh how it’s worth it! The buildings were built in perhaps the 1200’s, so the floors are very uneven. The rooms and baths are comfortable, the porridge for breakfast delicious and the location unbeatable. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. In short we loved it.
4.5
Very close to the cathedral. Friendly and helpful staff.
4.5
It was imazing
Very historical place
4.5
Very old historic building and still charming. Very friendly helpful staff. Good value.
4.5
The Cathedral Gate Hotel is older than the West Gate leading into the Canterbury Cathedral! It's old, and proudly displays its age. Anyone staying there must want to enter into the atmosphere is medieval Canterbury, and enjoy the experience of crossing from building to building on the rooftop, and being right smack in the middle of the ancient city.
4.5
The hotel has it's own charme, directly located at the Cathedral, nicely polished up (since our last visit in 2007), offers very friendly service.
The slightly complicated distribution of rooms is owed to the old historic building.
No direct car parking in the vicinity, but unloading an loading possible.
We sure will come back
4.5
Great
4.5
Excellent stay at this well located hotel. Staff was 12/10😊
4.5
We love this hotel and came back to stay here again. The staff, quirky rooms and great breakfast are all a real plus. Unfortunately we were given a room at the front of the hotel and the Friday night revellers kept up a steady stream of noise, shouting etc until 4am. Needless to say, if you're going to stay here ask for a room at the back.
4.5
Quiet, comfortable beds, full of character, delicious and filling continental breakfast included, friendly and helpful staff, I would stay again any time.
4.5
Quirky but nice hotel. Very convenient for central Canterbury. Nice and pleasant staff
4.5
A lovely hotel, clean, warm and comfortable in an ideal location right next door to the entrance of the Cathedral. A very old building full of character. The only problem being trying to find your room through the maze of corridors especially when you’ve had a few. A really pleasant stay enhanced by friendly and helpful staff.
4.5
Cathedral Gate Hotel is a must for anyone who wants to experience the authentic history of Canterbury right in the heart of it.
The staff were all exceptional and very knowledgeable about the surrounding area as far as places to visit, places to eat, local history and more. Especially Rob on reception who welcomed us and explained everything we needed to know to get the most out of our stay.
The continental breakfast was above and beyond what we expected and was delicious.
The rooms had all the essential amenities wrapped up in historic charm…the floors and walls were all uneven with age that added to the ambiance.
Highly recommend!
4.5
Absolutely loved our stay was very clean lovely soft towels great view of the cathedral. Great continental breakfast. Great welcoming everything exsplained.only thing was steep stairs , how they got our lovely breakfast up there i dont know. Will definitely visit again .
4.5
Excellent room, beautiful towels, lovely staff.
Amazing location near the Cathedral. Will certainly visit again
4.5
Quirky hotel in the heart of the city, so superbly situated. Staff were really friendly and helpful.
4.5
We loved the quirky nature of the hotel. The age of the property meant there was a distinct slope to the floors- but for one night it was fine.
Strange to have to walk across a rooftop to get to the bedrooms - another quirk.
Canterbury is a lovely city and we certainly would come again. We recommend The Foundry as a place to have a drink and also The Cooks Tale for a modern twist on Indian food.
4.5
Staff were friendly and helpful.
4.5
Comfortable clean rooms in a very central location. One room overlooking the cathedral was quite small but nevertheless good value for money. The larger room was also warm, comfortable and clean. Staff were friendly and Continental breakfast was set us up for the day. We would certainly return.
4.5
Charming and unique stay in centuries old building. Comes complete with poltergeist which we did not see. Right next to Canterbury Cathedral entrance.
4.5
it was an amazing visit very friendly and knowledgeable staff
my dietary requirement was not too much trouble going above and beyond
we will definitely book again next year
4.5
Awesome in every way - rooms are historical and comfortable
Staff super kind and helpful
Breakfast ample both classic or continental
Highly recommend
4.5
A really lovely hotel with lots of quirkiness! The staff are fantastic! Really friendly and full of advice!
4.5
Absolutely lovely and unique. Everyone who worked there was helpful and kind. Would highly recommend.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Canterbury?
The average price for a rental in Canterbury is $198 per night. This rental is $38 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cathedral Gate Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cathedral Gate Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cathedral Gate Hotel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, balcony or patio, tv, and garden.
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