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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Canterbury Christ Church University

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Self contained apartment (No lift access - 40 steps) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury, England, CT12EH
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kent
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Value Twin Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Value Double Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Self contained apartment (No lift access - 40 steps)

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Value Single Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Heart of Canterbury.Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Canterbury Christ Church University and Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury Cathedral and St. Martin's Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Kent - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bell & Crown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Tallis Alehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

4-star guest house near Canterbury Christ Church University
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this guesthouse measures 1695 square feet (157 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Canterbury Cathedral Lodge.

This 4-star Canterbury guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1695 sq ft of conference space
  • 157 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 24 hours per day (10-device limit)

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 12 per night); discounts available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Low-height counter and sink (28 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (29 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 140.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per night (984 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 24 hours per day (10-device limit).

Property is also known as

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury Lodge
Canterbury Lodge Cathedral
Cathedral Lodge
Cathedral Lodge Canterbury
Lodge Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral Hotel Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral Canterbu
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Guesthouse
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Guesthouse Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge to the airport?

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is 70.7 mi (91-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Canterbury Cathedral Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge.

How close is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 13.8 mi (22-min drive) from Whitstable Beach and 6.9 mi (25-min drive) from Tankerton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Canterbury Cathedral Lodge have a pool?

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Canterbury Cathedral Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Canterbury Cathedral Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge to downtown Canterbury?

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is 0.3 mi away from Canterbury.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 324 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul, MALVERN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic central location with parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mihaela Simona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff and reception were amazing. Unfortunately, we could not say the same for the breakfast service. We had to ask twice (three times) for items we had ordered to be delivered to our table. We asked for coffee and no coffee was served. We asked for toast and no toast was provided. We asked for fruit and no fruit was provided. Until we reminded them we got the above items. We were polite and felt we were invisible. Three other tables were served before us and we arrived before them. To be fair the food and coffee was good. The room had a nice bed. The outside terrace was nice and the free entry to the Cathedral was a really nice touch. Loved the view and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Still highly recommended

Our second stay here en-route from a trip to France to break the long drive home. It’s a wonderful, clean, spacious stay with superb breakfast, free overnight secure parking within the Cathedral grounds and a superb view and access to the Cathedral. I dropped only one star in comfort simply because we were put in an older rear annex this time and there was no lift to the 2nd floor room and there was a street behind which had noisy youths shouting until midnight, not the fault of the hotel. Would I use it again, absolute yes however I’d try to ask for a room in the main modern building rather than get the annex.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodation right in the centre of Canterbury. Really comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a view

The hotel was excellent - right in the precincts of the Cathedral. Room was on the small side but adequate and had a lovely view of the garden courtyard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shimrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

Fantastic location & a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located, and the staff are helpful. The rooms leave a bit to be desired, but overall comfortable stay. The wifi (at least in our room) was unusable, on phones as well as the television in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with a fantastic location in the cathedral grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Althea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous accommodation in Canterbury especially for access to the beautiful Cathedral. The staff were just fantastic and we couldn't have asked for a better experience, thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best location right on the Cathedral property and two minute walk to city center. I would only request that the lodge send parking instructions to anyone that will park there. We drove around for 30 minutes before we found out way in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely to be so close to the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

The hotel is in a great location and onsite parking is available if you reserve in advance. The breakfast was excellent and the room was generally comfortable although it lacked any seating other than on the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place we have ever stayed, so clean, perfect location, staff and facilities top notch, we will definitely be returning and booking for family and friends too, don’t delay, you must go!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely to return to this unique and beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott, DPO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you wish to visit Canterbury, the Lodge provides an incredibly convenient and quite comfortable place to stay. For those outside the main Lodge, the stairs may prove problematic for some, particularly those with extensive luggage or mobility issues. That notwithstanding, the access to the Cathedral grounds was lovely, and we would happily stay at the Lodge again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

R Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an incredible place! It is right next to the incredible Canterbury Cathedral. The staff were all so kind and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious I had the smoked salmon on toast. The hotel was a short walk to great places to eat & explore!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful views out of my hotel window that I have ever seen! Breakfast was great, the room was comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025