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Cathedral Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Canterbury Cathedral

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Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Interior
Bar (on property)
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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36, Burgate, Canterbury, England, CT1 2HA
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

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

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

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

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 Weaver's House 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
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Cathedral Gate Canterbury
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Cathedral Gate Hotel Guesthouse
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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 Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $114, including 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. 446 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 682 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and polite. I was very happy to have stayed there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great breakfast, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had everything we needed... The thing that made our stay extra special was the staff, they were polite, happy, courteous and generally just really lovely
We stayed in the twin room with an end suite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front of house team. Facilities excellently clean. Perfect location for sightseeing. Parking much easier than one might imagine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with character and very convenient for the cathedral.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gaetano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and convenient to visit the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A unique location, everything spotless, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Excellent welcome and service fro reception. Very old but very clean throughout. White bed linen and white towels. Actually next door to the cathredral. Parking would be challenging but for the good arrangement between hotel and city council which makes it pretty easy. Overall we were well pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & friendly staff, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the center and next to the beautiful Cathedral are primary reasons for choosing this hotel - our room was painfully small with a toilet right outside for the use of two other rooms which was a bit uncomfortable in such tight quarters. Continental breakfast was plentiful and some good choices. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful room despite last minute booking, fantastic old town location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The labyrinth of stairs, roves, and corridors were fun. Staff were amicable and informative, breakfasts were good, varied, and flexible. The location was outstanding. I’m looking forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, fantastic service. As it’s an old property the noise between floors can be loud at times but that adds to the charm too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was made very welcome from the start of my visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly service, fantastic location. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great right next to Cathedral and plenty of Restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location and the personalised service. The hotel property is very old and quite quirky but it has a wonderful ambience and was a delight to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Loved it

Loved it x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Rich in history!

A wonderful historical experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kwasi A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel due to the staff, highly recommend. Housekeeping were fantastic such attention to detail for a small hotel.great location but really staff and level of service makes this hotel exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and the staff were very friendly. Hotel right next to cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025