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Cathedral Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Canterbury Cathedral

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom) | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 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 - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 1.6 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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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

As of May 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on May 11, 2025 start from $110.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 13.5 mi (24-min drive) from Whitstable Beach and 7 mi (27-min drive) from Tankerton 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. 382 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 584 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is ideally situated, staff are friendly and very informative. Food quality good and a characterful building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rob on reception is really helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but comfy, great people
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

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

10/10 Excellent

charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in an historic building
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend away with friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Near the cathedral and old town. Easy to walk around. Good pubs near by. Wonderful breakfast either full breakfast or continental. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

El-frida

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problems at all, staff most helpful, especially when I had an accident and the receptionist, Monica, advised a visit to the Kent and Canterbury hospital where I received excellent help and treatment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location, but noisy for the same reason

Great location. Noise was terrible - no double-glazing and a lot of people shouting outside throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Very cute place. Its good one one or two night and the staff are very kind. Some rooms share bathrooms which are cleaned everyday, but a little odd imo. The curtains dont block out all the street light or are large enough to feel safe from the street side. Dont ask for a street facing window. Pretty clean. Squeeky floors, but it is an old old building. Cute for a night or two, but thats about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for our visit. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable and the location was ideal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely city centre hotel, great staff and service. Very quirky, but charming 1860's building with wonky flooring and a maze of corridors. We found it interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MicK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is ideal for exploring the city , staff spot on , rooms could do with some modernisation especially the bathroom set up
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024