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Cathedral Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with bar/lounge, near Canterbury Cathedral

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Bar (on property)
Free daily continental breakfast
Interior
Nestled in the city center, Cathedral Gate Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a charming garden. Explore Canterbury Cathedral nearby, then unwind at the bar or coffee shop/cafe. With free WiFi and luggage storage, this guesthouse provides comfort and connection.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is RM498
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
36, Burgate, Canterbury, England, CT1 2HA

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 84 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive
  • Canterbury East Station - 10 min walk
  • Canterbury West Station - 12 min walk
  • Canterbury Sturry Station - 12 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

When you stay at Cathedral Gate Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Canterbury Cathedral and University of Kent. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, French, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 13 per day)
    • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 13 per day; discounts available)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 13 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 13 per day (984 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cathedral Gate Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cathedral Gate Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 13 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Cathedral Gate Hotel and nearby?

Cathedral Gate Hotel has a garden.

What's the area around Cathedral Gate Hotel like?

Cathedral Gate Hotel is in the heart of Canterbury, a short 10-minute walk from Canterbury East Station and 4 minutes' walk from Marlowe Theatre.

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Cathedral Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, and plentiful, with many guests enjoying the continental and full English options. (44 reviews)
  • The property offers a continental breakfast, full cooked breakfast options, and nearby restaurants and pubs within walking distance. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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.
Dawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Would happily stay at this property again even if just for the incredible view of Canterbury Cathedral! Special mention to Rob who was incredibly friendly and welcoming!
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Hotel was very nice and the staff were very friendly. Hotel right next to cathedral
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location at heart of district.
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This small, sweet hotel right next door to the cathedral is a lovely place to stay. It’s a bit quirky; there’s no elevator & the top rooms are up quite a few stairs. But my room was big and pretty, and the (included) breakfast was delicious. My room had a shared bath, but it was right next door, spotlessly clean, & only shared with one other room – really no problem. The staff is extremely nice and helpful – on my last afternoon, as I waited for a taxi, the fellow at the desk made me tea. I totally enjoyed staying here.
Catherine, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

The hotel is located right in the city centre so it's great for sightseeing. Our room (en-suite) was of reasonable size for a long weekend. For a longer stay one would have wanted more cupboard and drawer space. The staff were very nice and we appreciated the free bottles of water by the reception. The continental breakfast delivered to the room was of good quality and plentiful. The only downside was the noise coming from the street below, especially on a hot summer night when one wants to keep the window open. Luckily the pubs close to the hotel closed at 11pm after which it was more tranquil.
Miia, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Room was furnished in keeping with wonderful historic building in city centre.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Right in the heart of the historic centre, next to the cathedral. Quaint old buildings to please history buffs. Room clean, pleasant, comfortable, good hot shower. Complimentary continental breakfast nice. Hosts helpful and welcoming.
FIONA, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very cozy room, old building with uneven floors, right on the street next door to the Cathedral and close to everything, no air conditioning but a fan kept things cool, excellent staff at check-in, warned about possible overnight noise that didn’t exist, was offered a quiet room if desired, excellent breakfast provided by complimentary room service. Highly recommend
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel with friendly staff and comfy rooms
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My husband and I loved the historical charm of the hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend!
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Convenient for visiting many historical places
YASUSHI, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation in a historic building, very centrally located right next to the cathedral. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Good breakfast. Bedroom overlooking the street was a little noisy in the evening.
Julian, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Little Gem

Hotel is perfectly located. Views of the cathedral from some of the rooms are SPECTACULAR. The building is ancient and quirky but beautifully kept up and spotless. Plenty of bathrooms for rooms that share them. Friendly front desk. Continental breakfast, which is included, is great. If you are looking for something that feels historic and more like a B&B with charm rather than a hotel — and don’t have mobility issues — don’t stay anywhere else.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This charming historic building has been skilfully adapted to create a hotel full of character. Apart from weak Wi-Fi in our room during a busy period, everything was excellent and the breakfast was outstanding.
Jenny, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a wonderful historical property! A real gem. In particular, the staff were so kind and helpful. We’ll be back!
Jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stephanie, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Small but comfy, great people
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Great central point in Canterbury, unique views of the cathedral from outside roof pathway, good simple no fuss breakfast ( hot breakfast need to be preordered) , clean rooms, value for for money excellent. ( beware I am not sure if you turn up v late to check in you can get in the hotel)
Garry, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Celeste, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location in an historic building
charles, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Liked the staff very helpful and the eccentric character of the hotel
Anita, 1-night trip