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The Falstaff Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Westgate Gardens

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Concierge desk
Luxury Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AF
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kent
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Canterbury hotel, you'll find Westgate Gardens and Marlowe Theatre. Also, Canterbury Cathedral is within half a mile (1 km) and Canterbury Christ Church University is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Kent - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 4 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lady Luck Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Falstaff Hotel

4-star hotel near Westgate Gardens
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Falstaff Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Canterbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Falstaff Hotel offers 49 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Canterbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Falstaff Canterbury
Falstaff Hotel
Falstaff Hotel Canterbury
Hotel Falstaff
The Falstaff Hotel Hotel
The Falstaff Hotel Canterbury
The Falstaff Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Falstaff Hotel to the airport?

The Falstaff Hotel is 69.9 mi (89-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Falstaff Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Falstaff Hotel.

How close is The Falstaff Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 5.9 mi (19-min drive) from Whitstable Beach and 8.3 mi (24-min drive) from Tankerton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Falstaff Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Falstaff Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Falstaff Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Falstaff Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Falstaff Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 12 per day.

Does The Falstaff Hotel have a pool?

The Falstaff Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Falstaff Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Falstaff Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Falstaff Hotel to downtown Canterbury?

The Falstaff Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Canterbury.

The Falstaff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Lovely

Lovely hotel in gorgeous Canterbury. Friendly staff, nice room and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and gorgeous room. While the service was efficient, it felt more transactional than welcoming, which made the experience less personal than I’d hoped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Very good hotel. Excellent location. Staff hel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very grumpy barman Avocado at breakfast was clearly from a tub Great cocktails Lovely furnishings in room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

STEVEN

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

8/10 Good

Leah

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Have stayed before ,stayed because of previous visit not as good this time room was nice right over busy road windows not double glazed so very noisy during the night,local Wetherspoons meant we heard the Wetherspoons Warblers late into the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault the staff who went above and beyond our requirements. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent ground floor accessible room. First class breakfast included. Evening happy hour was appreciated and enjoyed. Hotel itself is attractive and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Fabulous Falstaff Hotel

We had a wonderful stay! Comfortable room, extremely tastefully decorated with a bonus patio area to enjoy. Lovely breakfast too. Great location for exploring Canterbury. Would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Nice hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Special Birthday Weekend

Amazing stay for my husband’s special birthday. Hotel was lovely and clean. Lovely shower and comfortable bed. Brilliant breakfast. Amazing attentive staff. I would recommend this hotel we had an amazing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Very friendly staff and very helpful. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

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

Highly recommend

Friendly staff and nice bar. Room was good too. Also in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miria

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

Excellent hotel

Very nice room, king size bed, had a little balcony, room cleaned everyday, excellent breakfast every morning. Staff really friendly. Can’t fault it, would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

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

Excellent!

Excellent central location. Good parking facilities. Full of character. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved this hotel! It had a great history and the location was amazing. I would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025