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The Falstaff Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Westgate Gardens

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A hotel entrance with a wooden floor, a central seating area, and decorative lighting.
A cozy, rustic interior with wooden beams, a bar area, and seating arrangements.
A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a white potted orchid, and a leopard print chair.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AF
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪117 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a plant, a colorful rug, and a large window with curtains.

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room

A bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a bathtub, and a large mirror.

Luxury Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cosy Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with shutters.

Cosy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Kent - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Canterbury - ‬4 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 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 15 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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

Property class

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Falstaff Hotel?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Falstaff Hotel on Nov 5, 2026 start from $111, 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 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 15 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. 574 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and updated rooms in a historic building!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel - wish we could have stayed longer!! Lovely rooms, fun pub area, delicious breakfast and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with convenient parking, delicious breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel very close to the centre. Very friendly staff and charming rooms yet very cosy. Breakfast is also really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. Breakfast was great. Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good location. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay at the property. Fabulous location. Only complaint would be the bath products are overly scented and smell like a campfire.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional xx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful, rooms were lovely and breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Hotel in great location for town amenities. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very good room and breakfast- only one downside, coffee wasnt the best but everything else was excellent and we would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay. Good breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Canterbury!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying in the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, staff very helpful and attentive, breakfast was good quality and variety. The Bar for me is the highlight, fantastic knowledgeable staff, delivering high quality drinks and in happy hour an absolute bargain. Top drawer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historical coach house with lots of character and very easy walk to all the Canterbury attractions. Great staff, good food and hotel very clean. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel although looks small from the outside is a bit like the tardis inside. Its large and pleasantly decorated. It is close to the town centre and walking there is a breeze. Our room was fine with teas and coffees available within. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Olde Worlde Hotel in a super location for all attractions of Canterbury. Staff were all friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a great location with its own private parking (£15 per night). Room was comfy and staff very helpful. Good base for a stop en route to Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lovely staff, comfortable room and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean rooms, bed was super comfortable. The staff were helpful, efficient and polite. The breakfasts were very good. Great Hotel, we will definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room on ground floor in main building Very good choice of food for breakfast. Staff very helpful and friendly. Overall lovely hotel and close to shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026