Travelers start their day with continental breakfast before exploring Canterbury. The hotel's cozy bar awaits after visiting nearby Canterbury Cathedral.
Located in the city center, Cathedral Gate Hotel offers continental breakfast and a peaceful garden. Canterbury Cathedral is just steps away. Relax at the bar or coffee shop after sightseeing. Free WiFi and luggage storage ensure a convenient and connected stay.
Located in Canterbury, Cathedral Gate Hotel is in the city centre. Kent Downs and West Blean & Thornden Woods reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Solly's Orchard and Lady Wootton's Green. Dane John Gardens and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
At Cathedral Gate Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
A water dispenser
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cathedral Gate Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
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
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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
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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
Pets not 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
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
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Cathedral Gate Canterbury
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cathedral Gate Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cathedral Gate Hotel?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on 16 Mar 2026 start from RM356, excluding 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.
How much is parking at Cathedral Gate Hotel?
Self-parking is available for GBP 13 per day.
What time is check-in at Cathedral Gate Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Cathedral Gate Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Cathedral Gate Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Canterbury, this guesthouse is steps away from Canterbury Roman Museum and Canterbury Cathedral. Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and Royal Museum and Art Gallery are just steps away. Canterbury East Station is 10 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 12 minutes.
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Reviews
Cathedral Gate Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 660 reviews
10 - Excellent
432
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 660 reviews
8 - Good
169
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 660 reviews
6 - Okay
40
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 660 reviews
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 660 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dana
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great breakfast, great location, friendly staff
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.