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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)
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Double Room, Ensuite
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

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, Westgate Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Canterbury guest house include St. Thomas' Catholic Church and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge.
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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 - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Garage Coffee - ‬1 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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.
  • 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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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 13 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$161.91, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 429 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 654 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quirky hotel in an ideal location. It was spotless, comfortable and the staff were all very helpful. It was lovely to walk (safely!) across the roof to go to breakfast, admiring the view of the cathedral. The only downside was traffic noise but that is obviously to be expected if you stay in a hotel in the centre of a vibrant city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast good. Internet poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weijun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, especially helping on the luggage because of no lift. The property is next door to the cathedral and restaurants are surrounded the property. The breakfast was fresh and very basic but you can pay extra to get English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwasi A

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Special location with all the amenities.

Very friendly, available and helpful. Accommodated my husband's knee issues by putting us on a floor which didn't require too many stairs. A very special location, right next to the entrance to the cathedral in a central square. The continental breakfast was outstanding with beautiful fresh fruit, yogurts etc. We enjoyed the little bar at the end of the day, where we could overlook the square in comfortable seats. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Rich in history!

A wonderful historical experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Iyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the cathedral. Despite that it is an old building, it is tidy and well-maintained. The room(old-style) was clean and tidy. The food was okay. It was quiet at night as the room was facing the cathedral. The surrounding area is nice and has a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic building in the heart of Canterbury is only made better by the excellent, friendly & v helpful staff. Rob was particularly helpful. Breakfast in my room was an added bonus. Highly recommended
View from back of the building
Front
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice stay in the centre of Canterbury

Central hotel full of character and charm. Staff in the afternoon/evening fabulous and very friendly. Bed appeared old and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five star service! A quirky 15th century timber framed building a stone’s throw from the Cathedral. Very welcoming and helpful staff, generous (complimentary bottled water and toiletries), tasty breakfast. Parking was easy with their anpr voucher system. Great value for money in the heart of Canterbury. Would happily stay her again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location and the personalised service. The hotel property is very old and quite quirky but it has a wonderful ambience and was a delight to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

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

Canterbury trip

We had a wonderful stay at the cathedral Gate hotel. The staff are the friendliest and most helpful. All in all a very pleasant experience on our first visit to Canterbury .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitchelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Riccardo

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

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

Highly recommend

Very accommodating- nothing is too much trouble. Really helpful. Best hotel service I’ve received. Quirky little place. Rooftop outdoor seating. Central location. I’d definitely come again. 5* to Rob.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Beckenham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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