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Cathedral Gate Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star guest house near Canterbury Cathedral

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A historic building with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a clock tower.
A room with a reception desk, a blue armchair, a blue sofa, and large windows.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a window with a view of buildings, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a sofa, and a dining table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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36, Burgate, Canterbury, England, CT1 2HA
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪118 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow, a bedside lamp, and a towel.

Twin Room, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a nightstand with a lamp and phone.

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and a carpeted floor.

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

About the area

Canterbury

City center stay.Steps from the guesthouse, you'll find Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Roman Museum. Royal Museum and Art Gallery and Eastbridge Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 - 0.5 km
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Fish Bar - ‬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

Cathedral Gate
Cathedral Gate Canterbury
Cathedral Gate Hotel
Cathedral Gate Hotel Canterbury
Hotel Cathedral Gate
Cathedral Gate Canterbury
Cathedral Gate Hotel Guesthouse
Cathedral Gate Hotel Canterbury
Cathedral Gate Hotel Guesthouse Canterbury

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 Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on Aug 23, 2026 start from CA $158, 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 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. 456 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 698 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, nice breakfast friendly staff and free parking available nearby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This wonderful hotel has so much character, including slanting floors in some rooms. The staff were fantastic and extremely helpful. Located central to everything you could want to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint very old hotel. Nothing fancy but everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at this hotel was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Filemon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay in this almost 8 century old hotel with Alice in Wonderland maze of hallways, tilted floors and lichen/moss encrusted roof tiles. Location is perfect, rooms quiet/clean, beds comfortable, staff kind and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully quirky charm that places you back in history. Very welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Wonderful location! Place was a little quirky but we loved it. Included breakfast was very good and a nice variety. Definitely best if you don’t have a car to park as that wasn’t very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Rooms are nice and clean. Breakfast was good. Very quirky old building - all floors slope in a different direction which is rather characterful but walls between rooms are very thin. Would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic hotel for a visit to Canterbury. Absolutely central to everything you come to Canterbury to see, but has the added bonus of being a hotel you look forward to coming back to at the end of the day. It feels like coming home. The staff, the ambience, the furnishing seem designed to create a feeling of welcome. Ask the staff about it's history as well. It's been here even longer than the Cathedral Gate that anchors it. Highly recommend if you like hotels that are story worthy. I'll definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky environment, but pleasing. Very limited view of cathedral despite advertising room had a view. Very handy for visit to cathedral and view city. Breakfast room overlooks historic city centre. Car access to hotel through barriers somewhat tedious as was "not on site" parking. Overall totally enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic location with a large very clean bedroom. The bathroom was small but good with an enthusiastic shower. Normal coffee and tea making facility. My only complaint was the bed was rather small for two people. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Is definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A unique location, everything spotless, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, right in the centre of Canterbury, actually built into the cathedral gate. We were made to feel really welcome by all the staff. Given a choice of rooms and early check-in. Very interesting building with lots of steps and wonky floors, would not recommend if you are infirm. Room had a wonderful view of the cathedral, but was very quiet. Lovely hot and powerful shower. Room and all shared areas were clean and well decorated, carpets clean too. Breakfast was really good, it was continental plus! Good fruit fresh salad, porridge and croissants were amazing. Coffee was strong and fresh, orange juice excellent too, all quality products
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitchelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & friendly staff, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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