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The Pilgrims Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Canterbury Cathedral

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Double room-Signature-Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster ) | View from room
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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18 The Friars, Canterbury, England, CT1 2AS
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 271 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster ) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster )

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 351 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 171 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (Bathtub) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite (Bathtub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 351 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Bath only) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Bath only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double room-Signature-Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double room-Signature-Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 219 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

In Canterbury .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Marlowe Theatre and St. Peter's Anglican Church. Sidney Cooper Gallery and Weaver's House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Kent - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 7 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lady Luck Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pilgrims Hotel

3-star hotel 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. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Pilgrims Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The Pilgrims Hotel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 11:00 PM)
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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 16 per day (262 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Pilgrims Hotel Canterbury
Pilgrims Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel Canterbury
The Pilgrims Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pilgrims Hotel to the airport?

The Pilgrims 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 The Pilgrims Hotel?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pilgrims Hotel on Dec 10, 2025 start from $115.49, 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 The Pilgrims Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Pilgrims Hotel.

How close is The Pilgrims Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (26-min drive) from Tankerton Beach and 8 mi (29-min drive) from Herne Bay Central Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Pilgrims Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Pilgrims Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Pilgrims Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Pilgrims Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pilgrims Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Pilgrims Hotel have a pool?

The Pilgrims Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Pilgrims Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Pilgrims Hotel to downtown Canterbury?

The Pilgrims Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Canterbury.

The Pilgrims Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 305 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

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

Three night stay

Perfect location - walkable to every major attraction in Canterbury. It is an older building but it gives it charm! :) the continental breakfast was good. Overall, great stay and would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was difficult. No bar after 10.30.Was,accused of breaking a lamp after we had left. Reasonable breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Invisible Breakfast Staff!

Breakfast was very poor. Self service but at no stage in the 45 minutes I was in the breakfast room did any staff member come and refill the milk jug, the fruit juice jugs or anything else for that matter,. Simply stated, there were no staff attending to breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very overpriced for a pokey & worn room & very cramped overall-could barely get in the bathroom. Staff friendly but under-resourced - ie at times no one on reception,breakfast room or at the bar. Breakfast perfunctory offering & no service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Deb

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whilst location was good, very difficult to get heavy luggage from car to hotel. Bollards blocking every street nearby. No instructions from hotel to assist. Staff member unhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Location friendly staff.

Lovely Hotel. Great location, very central. Sadly bed and pillows a bit hard for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is in the no-cars zone, plan ahead carefully if you drive. The building is very old, as is to be expected for the area, but well maintained. Easy walking to all attractions and lots of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Funny smell in the bathroom. Annoying that breakfast was only continental, as it wasn’t obvious when I booked. If I’d known I’d have gone elsewhere for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly helpful staff, GREAT home baked pastries for breakfast and very convenient. Nice to stay in a hotel with a history. The sloping floors in the bedroom is a bit disconcerting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavian, Marlton

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

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
South facing window made room warm, even for April. Probably cold in winter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny and bed was one of the most uncomfortable I’ve ever experienced in a hotel. The whole place has more of a hostel feel, including the dining area which was cold and unwelcoming. The food (breakfast) selection was ok and the location was good although the staff I encountered did not appear that bothered about anything, giving the impression they were disenfranchised with the roles and their employer. The building itself is old and in need of a major refurbishment. I do not think the value for money was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason, Sittingbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Budget, family-friendly stay in heart of Canterb'y

The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was traveling from the US with my wife, daughter (13 yrs old) and my nephew (16 yrs old). The hotel is very quaint and my kids loved the characters and tradition. It does not have many amenities but in Canterbury city center it is very convenient. The parking was a little tricky to find at night especially from someone from the US. The roads were small and signs were lacking. The biggest complaint was the heater in our room was not working and it was winter. But because of its charm and location, I still give it a 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had a rattling, noisy window which unfortunately kept us awake with the storm weather.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming old inn in a convenient spot, close to history and pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Canterbury hotel

Central location on high st. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was satisfying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service
Had a very pleasant stay. You need to understand and appreciate the 'olde worlde' character of the hotel, which i did. I would have liked better toiletries in the bathroom...i didn't bring my own, as it stated they were supplied. There were two on the wall soap dispensers, one for the sink and one for the shower. The breakfast was lovely with a lot of choice. No full english breakfast, but the continental was delish. The location was spot on. Although its a trek(for me with dodgy back and hips) to and from the car park, the beautiful surroundings made up for it. Enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024