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Pilgrims Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 5-minute walk to Canterbury Cathedral

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | View from property
Exterior
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster )
Suite, Ensuite

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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18 The Friars, Canterbury, England, CT1 2AS
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite ((Small))

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite ((Small))

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster )

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four Poster )

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
High chair
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Bath only)

Basic Single Room, Ensuite (Bath only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Canterbury

At Pilgrims Hotel you'll be within steps of Marlowe Theatre and Sidney Cooper Gallery. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. .Near this 3-property class Canterbury hotel, you'll find Canterbury Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Marlowe Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Kent - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 7 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prezzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lady Luck Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pilgrims Hotel

Hotel with a bar, 5-minute walk to Canterbury Cathedral
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Canterbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
Pilgrims Hotel offers 20 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Exterior
Canterbury Hotel
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 247 reviews
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Pilgrims Hotel Canterbury
Pilgrims Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel Hotel
The Pilgrims Hotel Canterbury
The Pilgrims Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Pilgrims Hotel?

The closest beach to Pilgrims Hotel is Whitstable Beach (9.4 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Pilgrims Hotel?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pilgrims Hotel on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$159.05, 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.

Does Pilgrims Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is offered at Pilgrims Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pilgrims Hotel?

No, Pilgrims Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pilgrims Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pilgrims Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Pilgrims Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 309 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent variety of food for a continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rishabh

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very good continental breakfast and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely amazing stay here at the Pilgrim hotel! Canterbuty itself is a must-see town if you are visiting in England and I would highly recommend this boutique hotel. It was charming and clean. Staff were nice and available when needed. Continental breakfast was very good! More options than most. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to be back. :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

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

Three night stay

Perfect location - walkable to every major attraction in Canterbury. It is an older building but it gives it charm! :) the continental breakfast was good. Overall, great stay and would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was difficult. No bar after 10.30.Was,accused of breaking a lamp after we had left. Reasonable breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Invisible Breakfast Staff!

Breakfast was very poor. Self service but at no stage in the 45 minutes I was in the breakfast room did any staff member come and refill the milk jug, the fruit juice jugs or anything else for that matter,. Simply stated, there were no staff attending to breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very overpriced for a pokey & worn room & very cramped overall-could barely get in the bathroom. Staff friendly but under-resourced - ie at times no one on reception,breakfast room or at the bar. Breakfast perfunctory offering & no service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Deb

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whilst location was good, very difficult to get heavy luggage from car to hotel. Bollards blocking every street nearby. No instructions from hotel to assist. Staff member unhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Location friendly staff.

Lovely Hotel. Great location, very central. Sadly bed and pillows a bit hard for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is in the no-cars zone, plan ahead carefully if you drive. The building is very old, as is to be expected for the area, but well maintained. Easy walking to all attractions and lots of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Funny smell in the bathroom. Annoying that breakfast was only continental, as it wasn’t obvious when I booked. If I’d known I’d have gone elsewhere for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly helpful staff, GREAT home baked pastries for breakfast and very convenient. Nice to stay in a hotel with a history. The sloping floors in the bedroom is a bit disconcerting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavian, Marlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
South facing window made room warm, even for April. Probably cold in winter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny and bed was one of the most uncomfortable I’ve ever experienced in a hotel. The whole place has more of a hostel feel, including the dining area which was cold and unwelcoming. The food (breakfast) selection was ok and the location was good although the staff I encountered did not appear that bothered about anything, giving the impression they were disenfranchised with the roles and their employer. The building itself is old and in need of a major refurbishment. I do not think the value for money was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason, Sittingbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Budget, family-friendly stay in heart of Canterb'y

The Pilgrim's Hotel was a great value for the money. Our room was cozy and comfortable with plenty of space for our family of three. The lounge/common area has big couches as well as tall tables with chairs, which made it a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening playing games with our son and having a couple of drinks from the bar, which is a life-saver when you have cold wintry evenings with a five year old and going out really isn't an option (and just staying in your room would be torture). The breakfast is pretty simple fare (yogurt with toppings, cereal, cold meats and cheese, and bread). Was pleased they offered gluten free bread for myself. Coffee was disappointing and toaster didn't work well, but otherwise it's a very adequate start to the day. Great stay overall and excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was traveling from the US with my wife, daughter (13 yrs old) and my nephew (16 yrs old). The hotel is very quaint and my kids loved the characters and tradition. It does not have many amenities but in Canterbury city center it is very convenient. The parking was a little tricky to find at night especially from someone from the US. The roads were small and signs were lacking. The biggest complaint was the heater in our room was not working and it was winter. But because of its charm and location, I still give it a 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024