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The Bat and Ball

2.0 star property

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A riverside scene with a brick building, a stone bridge, and a flower-lined path.
A small, well-lit room with a window, a desk with a laptop, a vase of flowers, and a water bottle.
A four-poster bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A modern dining area with brick walls, white furniture, and a central island with a coffee machine.
A two-story brick building with a sign reading "The Bat & Ball".

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two floral pillows, and two folded towels on a yellow bedspread.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and floral-patterned pillows, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi

Cosy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Bat and Ball

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

The Bat and Ball Canterbury
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 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bat and Ball on 27 Aug 2026 start from NZ$341, 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 Whitstable 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.

The Bat and Ball Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good Stay I was clean room good continental breakfast would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable room with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Great to have easy parking and only a short bus ride to the beautiful historic city of Canterbury. The cathedral is unbelievable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit out of time, but very nice, very clean lovely continent and breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice clean rooms continental breakfast is good . There is also a fridge and a coffee machine with a microwave you can use as well. Good Wi-Fi phone reception.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venkat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and close to downtown. The staff member was great- very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and great room size. Room was spotless. Bathroom was fab, shower was massive. Breakfast choice was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good place to stay but a little pricey

Very nice rooms and continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King size bed was super comfy, breakfast was more than adequate for a continental, the raspberry pastries were divine!! Quite a walk to the centre of Canterbury, doesn't seem too bad if you want the bus station end, but Westgate is quite a trek. Staff very helpful and accommodating with our luggage on check out day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
About a 20-minute walk from the centre, this place is in a convenient and easy-to-reach location. The check-in instructions were clear and straightforward, which made arrival completely stress-free. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 10am. With a relatively late check-in time and quite an early check-out, a later check-out option would be much appreciated. The room was lovely, with a very comfortable bed that ensured a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was on the minimalistic side, but still perfectly sufficient. The warm croissants were especially delicious. It would have been even better with the addition of some ham or cheese for a bit more variety. Overall, a very pleasant and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here for a Spitfires game for our young fella and to be honest wasn’t expecting much - but we were incredibly pleasantly surprised!! This place is exceptional, easy to find, easy to access and staff instructions were friendly and easy to follow. This is a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lication for the cricket. Nice to have breakfast with good coffee. Friendly staff at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all so simple, the code was sent through via email for the lock box which contained a fob to get in the main door and key for the bedroom door. Claire was very helpful when we arrived. The rooms are lovely and spacious, comfy bed too! Breakfast was a continental spread and lovely start to the morning, the staff member was very courteous and friendly. All in all a good stay - thank you Bat & ball Xx
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place and the staff were very helpful! I had trouble navigating the narrow stairs, but Jordan was kind to help us into a lower level accommodation. The breakfast with fresh berries was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

Beautiful Room

We were pleasantly surprised how nice our room was with plenty of space and well laid out. Bed was very comfortable and shower was a decent size and power. Lots of decent size mirrors and plug sockets near by for plugging in hairdryer etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lovekumar

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

Amazing sport for short break

Their ambiance is very nice very clear instructions and room are amazing comfortable near by cathedral and everything is in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night over the weekend, a pretty little property around 30 minutes walk from central Canterbury. This wasn't too much of an issue as we are happy to walk but it was further than anticipated. We slept so well in the soft bed and liked our little room. When we arrived however there was a brown stain in the toilet and although we flushed it a few times, it would always come back which suggests plumping needs a look at. Says 4 rooms on website but there are 6 and they are all really close together. We were woken up by a toddler scream and crying at 7am outside our door. Breakfast was subpar to be honest - our bowls and plates were a little dirty and crispy as hadnt been cleaned properly. Breakfast is advertised as continental so we were expecting some cheese cold meats for our bread but there was just toast, marmite and butter etc, cereal and some mixed fruit. Overall, nice property, friendly staff, comfy beds but hygiene could be improved as could breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Lovely modern room, clean & very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

May-Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location if you want to be outside central however still close. Bus or walking distance into central. Hotel room was lovely decorated and plenty of floor area. Comfortable bed. Continental breakfast with gluten-free choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

Fantastic beautiful newly renovated hotel. Easy check in, great breakfast. Got upgraded to a beautiful suite which was amazing! Very very happy and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented and brilliant priced accommodation. Plenty of space and key box access was genius! Lots of drink making equipment in the room, lovely toiletries, and the included continental breakfast was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria V

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

Toia

Everything was good Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room with tea and coffee making facilities. Good continental buffet breakfast selection. Close to the city and amenities. Only 4 parking spaces for 6 rooms is a little bit of a detraction from what was otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024