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Cathedral Gate Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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

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Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom) | Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Shared bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Cathedral Gate Hotel

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Canterbury Cathedral
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free guesthouse has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
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.
The free breakfast at Cathedral Gate Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canterbury Cathedral. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace and a water dispenser
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Steps from Canterbury Cathedral and a 4-minute drive from University of Kent
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Cathedral Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 643 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This small, sweet hotel right next door to the cathedral is a lovely place to stay. It’s a bit quirky; there’s no elevator & the top rooms are up quite a few stairs. But my room was big and pretty, and the (included) breakfast was delicious. My room had a shared bath, but it was right next door, spotlessly clean, & only shared with one other room – really no problem. The staff is extremely nice and helpful – on my last afternoon, as I waited for a taxi, the fellow at the desk made me tea. I totally enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Miia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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

Warm welcome at the Canterbury Gate Hotel

I am a regular solo traveller to Canterbury and couldn't get a room at my regular B&B so i decided to try the Cathedral Gate Hotel as I often thought it looked like an interesting place to stay. I received a warm welcome on arrival and shown to my room which had a view to the bustling market square. My room was clean and comfortable. Canterbury has a lively, noisy nightlife which is to be expected in a busy city centre and earplugs are provided for those who require them! The continental breakfast was delicious and the croissants served straight from the oven were perfect. I loved the building which is around 700 years old with its sloping floors and rabbit warren like corridors! I am looking forward to my next visit to Canterbury and will definitely be booking into the Cathedral Gate, I had a great stay and it is just a 10 minute walk from the train station!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Excellent

Fantastic location, right next door to Cathedral and in the middle of all the historic buildings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

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

Great location

Loved the location next to the cathedral and center of town. The room was fine, but was on the front street and was warm and loud with street noise at all hours. If you are a light sleeper ask for a room in the back. Great continual breakfast and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Wonderful

Absolutely the kindest and most helpful staff! Perfect location. Generous breakfast. The view from our view was magical!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique stay in the heart of Canterbury. If you like to stay in accomodation that is not the usual hotel room you will enjoy this historic property. Right next to the Cathedral. Excellent breakfast. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean & cozy. The breakfasts were top notch. The location was perfect for enjoying the old town of Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly service, fantastic location. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

charity

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location Location Location!! Its 700 years old , it sits right infront of the Cathedral. The maze of stairs and rooftop walkway to my room with views is amazing . Bed was comfortable. Rob is entertaining and customer service was 100 stars. Please expect a 700 year old castle cottage experience, slanted doors and creeky floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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