Cathedral Gate Hotel

Guesthouse with bar/lounge, near Canterbury Cathedral

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Dates

November 2025

13

December 2025

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

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Tomorrow

Nov 14 - Nov 15

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Cable channels

Wardrobe

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Cable channels

Wardrobe

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Cable channels

Wardrobe

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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At a glance

Hotel size

- 24 rooms

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

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

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

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

- Smoke-free property

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Cathedral Gate Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The continental breakfast was delicious and plentiful, with many guests praising its quality and generous offerings. (49 reviews)
The property offers a continental breakfast, delicious full cooked breakfast options, and nearby restaurants and pubs within walking distance. (5 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Service staff

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Location

Breakfast

Cities

Lobby

Restaurant

Bathroom

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Store

10/10 Exceptional

28 Sept 2025

Brilliant staff.

Kwasi A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Great location, attentive staff. The building is really old and floors uneven, gaps in door frames add to its unique charm. Cathedral right in back and Evensong is recommend to hear the organ and choir. Bell ringing practice is Thursday night and goes on for some time. I had a great stay!

Leslie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

7 Jul 2025

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

8/10 Very good

15 Aug 2025

Quaint B&B in the heart of town

Warning: A lot of stairs! But if that's not a problem, this is a nice B&B in the middle of the town (can't get much closer than this). Great breakfast and friendly hosts.

Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 Jun 2025

Hotel was very nice and the staff were very friendly. Hotel right next to cathedral

John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

The room was clean & cozy. The breakfasts were top notch. The location was perfect for enjoying the old town of Canterbury.

Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 Feb 2025

Convenient for visiting many historical places

YASUSHI, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

23 Jul 2025

Great stay at the Cathedral Gate Hotel

Excellent location in the heart of the city, looking out on to the Cathedral from the back of the hotel. Good instructions from the hotel regarding parking and dropping off luggage. Parking was £13 for 24 hours in one of the council car parks which the hotel arranged for us. Breakfast was great, either continental which was included in the room rate, or Full English cooked breakfast for a supplement of £9.50 per person. Wi-Fi is free.

Hilary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Jun 2024

we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel

Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

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

6/10 Good

21 Jul 2025

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 Exceptional

6 Oct 2024

Perfect location in an historic building

charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

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

8/10 Very good

13 Mar 2023

Great Location Friendly Staff Nice rooms would stay there again next time where in Canterbury

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

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 Exceptional

31 Jan 2024

Staff were friendly and helpful.

Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Awesome in every way - rooms are historical and comfortable Staff super kind and helpful Breakfast ample both classic or continental Highly recommend

KATRINA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

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

8/10 Very good

7 Feb 2024

Quirky hotel in the heart of the city, so superbly situated. Staff were really friendly and helpful.

Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24 Nov 2022

Perfect and quiet location

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Quirky but nice hotel. Very convenient for central Canterbury. Nice and pleasant staff

Simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

22 Oct 2024

Rob on reception is really helpful and friendly

Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Apr 2023

Quiet, lovely room and comfortable bed. Polite and caring staff. Highly recommend, would stay again.

Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 Oct 2023

Lovely hotel very clean and breakfast very good Staff very friendly and helpful Fantastic location next to cathedral Parking extra £12 per day about 5 minutes away so ok

Joyce, 2-night trip