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Cathedral Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Canterbury Cathedral

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Bar (on property)
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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36, Burgate, Canterbury, England, CT1 2HA
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

City center stay.Steps from the guesthouse, you'll find Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Roman Museum. St. Thomas' Catholic Church and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canterbury Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 10 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Côte Canterbury - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cathedral Gate Hotel

3-star guest house near Canterbury Cathedral
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Cathedral Gate Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a water dispenser. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Canterbury guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Cathedral Gate Hotel offers 24 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Canterbury guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, French, Romanian, Spanish

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The price is $120
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 13 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 13 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: GBP 13 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 13 per day (984 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 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, debit cards, and cash
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cathedral Gate Hotel to the airport?

Cathedral Gate Hotel is 70 mi (84-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cathedral Gate Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cathedral Gate Hotel.

How close is Cathedral Gate Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 7 mi (27-min drive) from Tankerton Beach and 8.2 mi (30-min drive) from Herne Bay East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cathedral Gate Hotel offer free breakfast?

Cathedral Gate Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 13 per day.

Does Cathedral Gate Hotel have a pool?

Cathedral Gate Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Cathedral Gate Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Cathedral Gate Hotel to downtown Canterbury?

Cathedral Gate Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Canterbury.

Cathedral Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 618 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Little Gem

Hotel is perfectly located. Views of the cathedral from some of the rooms are SPECTACULAR. The building is ancient and quirky but beautifully kept up and spotless. Plenty of bathrooms for rooms that share them. Friendly front desk. Continental breakfast, which is included, is great. If you are looking for something that feels historic and more like a B&B with charm rather than a hotel — and don’t have mobility issues — don’t stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

FIONA, Aberdeen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of the historic centre, next to the cathedral. Quaint old buildings to please history buffs. Room clean, pleasant, comfortable, good hot shower. Complimentary continental breakfast nice. Hosts helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was furnished in keeping with wonderful historic building in city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH, Mission Viejo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Margareth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation in a historic building, very centrally located right next to the cathedral. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Good breakfast. Bedroom overlooking the street was a little noisy in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Cozy in Canterbury

Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Rob on the reception desk was particularly helpful giving suggestions of where to eat and what to do. A rather quirky hotel spanning a number of different levels with a roof top walkway to some of the rooms. My room was small but adequate with a desk to work from. The bed was comfortable and the shower was one of the best I have experienced for a long time. Coffee making facilities were provided. I chose the buffet breakfast which, in my case, consisted of toast and porridge but there were other options available. The only downside was the total lack of parking but the hotel has an agreement with one of the nearby public car parks which was a short walk away. Great place to stay, I’d definitely go back there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much! What a wonderful hotel and location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This charming historic building has been skilfully adapted to create a hotel full of character. Apart from weak Wi-Fi in our room during a busy period, everything was excellent and the breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central point in Canterbury, unique views of the cathedral from outside roof pathway, good simple no fuss breakfast ( hot breakfast need to be preordered) , clean rooms, value for for money excellent. ( beware I am not sure if you turn up v late to check in you can get in the hotel)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place for a mid-week stay in Canterbury. The location cannot be surpassed -- standing next to the gates to the Cathedral. It's accessible to all kinds of places. The staff is attentive, kind, and helpful. My bedroom was clean with a good bed. The breakfast was wonderful. This is an old hotel that is high on charm. Not everyone may appreciate the slanting floors and mutiple staircases. But if you want to stay at a historic inn, this is a wonderful option. Will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with friendly staff and comfy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YASUSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for visiting many historical places
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

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

Excellent Experience

Last minute stay and found this absolutely lovely establishment with helpful staff, clean room, wonderful breakfast, and great bit of history in the heart of Canterbury .. perfect for enjoying the shops, restaurants, public square, and of course, the amazing Cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Perfect!

The lady at check-in was spot on, so polite & very helpful. Bang in the middle of town and easy to get to where we needed to go.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Cathedral Gate Hotel

Had a wonderful time - hotel adjacent to the cathedral so perfect location. Near lots of restaurants, bars and shops - walking distance. Friendly and helpful staff. Bar onsite until 11pm. Communal sitting room. Complimentary water. Continental breakfast included with option of paying for a delicious full cooked breakfast prepared to your liking. Room spacious, lovely and warm, a view of the cathedral a bonus. tea and coffee in room. We parked in a carpark on the hotel’s list, phoned the hotel when parked and they organised the parking ticket for us and just added it to our room bill. Ate in cricketers pub and the old weavers not far from hotel. Recommend pre-booking a table - food delicious. Loved staying at the hotel and can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is charming and the staff are pleasant, helpful and ready to meet your needs for local attractions, transportation and comfort. The breakfast is exceptional - fresh fruit salad a real winner!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024