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Cathedral Gate Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Canterbury Cathedral

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Bar (on property)
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Interior
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Explore the area

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36, Burgate, Canterbury, England, CT1 2HA
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Canterbury

Cathedral Gate Hotel puts you in the heart of Canterbury, within steps of Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Roman Museum. Highlights at this guest house include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, luggage storage and a water dispenser. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 3-property class Canterbury guest house, you'll find University of Kent.
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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 - 0.6 km
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Côte Canterbury - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cathedral Gate Hotel

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from 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 guest house 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Canterbury guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 13 per day); discounts available
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Cathedral Gate Canterbury
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Cathedral Gate Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

As of 6 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on 6 Oct 2025 start from AU$193.12, 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.

Is parking available at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Yep, Cathedral Gate Hotel has a self car park for GBP 13 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Cathedral Gate Hotel?

The closest beach to Cathedral Gate Hotel is Whitstable Beach (9.7 km).

Does Cathedral Gate Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, guests give top marks to the free continental brekkie here! Available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

No, Cathedral Gate Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cathedral Gate Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cathedral Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 627 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 627 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 627 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 627 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 627 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great right next to Cathedral and plenty of Restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The positives were that it was an amazing location, great staff who were very helpful at check-in, great breakfast and staff were friendly and the rooms were lovely. Being on the front of the hotel, although earplugs were provided (which is a good thought) I am unable to wear them so was woken up a few times with passers-by late at night talking loudly and early deliveries. We did have an option on arrival to go to the back of the hotel for a quieter room but the bathroom door wouldn't open. The other back bedroom was a twin room but the staff were happy to change over to a double if we wanted but we thought the front would have been ok. Unfortunately if you have some mobility issues there may be a problem with stairs to rooms and the front room had less stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and the staff were very friendly. Hotel right next to cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location, lovely room, great breakfast and friendly staff. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Calhoun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location at heart of district.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, different, good people / staff helped us when needed. Functional, great location, fun.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen G

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

FIONA, Aberdeen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was furnished in keeping with wonderful historic building in city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH, Mission Viejo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Margareth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Cozy in Canterbury

Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Rob on the reception desk was particularly helpful giving suggestions of where to eat and what to do. A rather quirky hotel spanning a number of different levels with a roof top walkway to some of the rooms. My room was small but adequate with a desk to work from. The bed was comfortable and the shower was one of the best I have experienced for a long time. Coffee making facilities were provided. I chose the buffet breakfast which, in my case, consisted of toast and porridge but there were other options available. The only downside was the total lack of parking but the hotel has an agreement with one of the nearby public car parks which was a short walk away. Great place to stay, I’d definitely go back there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the historical charm of the hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much! What a wonderful hotel and location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful historical property! A real gem. In particular, the staff were so kind and helpful. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place for a mid-week stay in Canterbury. The location cannot be surpassed -- standing next to the gates to the Cathedral. It's accessible to all kinds of places. The staff is attentive, kind, and helpful. My bedroom was clean with a good bed. The breakfast was wonderful. This is an old hotel that is high on charm. Not everyone may appreciate the slanting floors and mutiple staircases. But if you want to stay at a historic inn, this is a wonderful option. Will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025