Cathedral Gate Hotel

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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, University of Kent
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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

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

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

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.

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
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 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.

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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 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Gate Hotel on 30 Oct 2025 start from NZ$187.26, 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.