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The Bat and Ball

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Canterbury Cathedral

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Shopping centre
Free daily continental breakfast
Deluxe Double Room
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury, England, CT1 3NX
  • Place, St. Lawrence Ground
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Canterbury

The Bat and Ball places you in the centre of Canterbury, within a 30-minute stroll of Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Canterbury B&B include Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park.
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What's nearby

  • St. Lawrence Ground - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Bat and Ball

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Canterbury Cathedral
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Canterbury bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Bat and Ball offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 16-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

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

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 16-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast
The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Bat and Ball?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bat and Ball?

As of 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bat and Ball on 11 Jan 2026 start from AU$202.30, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Bat and Ball?

The closest beach to The Bat and Ball is Tankerton Beach (11 km).

Does The Bat and Ball serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bat and Ball?

No, The Bat and Ball does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bat and Ball?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bat and Ball?

No, pets are not allowed.