Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate Hotel is located in the heart of Canterbury. The front of the hotel overlooks the Burgate and the rear has spectacular views of Canterbury Cathedral. Guests who are looking for something different will enjoy the hotel's beamed ceilings, sloping floors and crooked doors.
Whilst retaining its historic features, the Cathedral Gate Hotel offers all the modern facilities the discerning modern traveller expects. The hotel has a small library, a lounge and a bar where guests can relax after a day's sightseeing. Complimentary tea and coffee are served throughout the day. Please note that the Cathedral are currently undertaking major building work underneath and at the back of the hotel.
Whilst retaining its historic features, the Cathedral Gate Hotel offers all the modern facilities the discerning modern traveller expects. The hotel has a small library, a lounge and a bar where guests can relax after a day's sightseeing. Complimentary tea and coffee are served throughout the day. Please note that the Cathedral are currently undertaking major building work underneath and at the back of the hotel.
Reviews (11)
Jim Gordon
Sep 29, 2021
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It was really great to return to the Cathedral Gate, post lockdown and I am glad to say that it was as good as ever with spotless rooms and facilities.
It was great to see Landlady Debbie again and receptionist Monica as well as a new member of staff a really nice young lady from Portugal. The continental breakfast is the best anywhere. Its location beside the Cathedral is unbeatable. Highly recommended!
It was great to see Landlady Debbie again and receptionist Monica as well as a new member of staff a really nice young lady from Portugal. The continental breakfast is the best anywhere. Its location beside the Cathedral is unbeatable. Highly recommended!
Mark Wright
Sep 26, 2021
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Emily Edwards
Aug 18, 2021
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My hubby and I had a lovely night's stay here. The man on reception was witty and welcoming and the lovely lady the following morning kindly kept my charger aside that I'd left behind by mistake without noticing.
The room was spacious with a lovely view down to the street below and sash windows - we felt like we were right in the heart of Canterbury. We had our breakfast in the room, a generous selection of warm croissants, yoghurts and fresh fruit.
The bathroom was nice - thoughtful touches like leaving the default setting to bath are appreciated (I've been got in the head with shower water
The room was spacious with a lovely view down to the street below and sash windows - we felt like we were right in the heart of Canterbury. We had our breakfast in the room, a generous selection of warm croissants, yoghurts and fresh fruit.
The bathroom was nice - thoughtful touches like leaving the default setting to bath are appreciated (I've been got in the head with shower water
Camilo Toro Gonzalez
Aug 04, 2021
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Trina Hurle
Jul 31, 2021
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Staff helpful as driving to the hotel and parking was confusing and stressful lovely hotel small but cute and cozy no shower in the JOY room and you have to be over 6 foot to see in the mirror in the bathroom 😂 blinds don’t fit windows so to bright hard to sleep with a light outside the window on the side of the building so lost a star for that!
Be careful as stairs are quirky and dangerous after a few drinks! 😂
But to have breakfast in the bedroom was a nice touch fresh fruit ,creamy yoghurt , coffee, bacon baguette, cereal, croissant, massive selection of mini jams, breakfast went on
Be careful as stairs are quirky and dangerous after a few drinks! 😂
But to have breakfast in the bedroom was a nice touch fresh fruit ,creamy yoghurt , coffee, bacon baguette, cereal, croissant, massive selection of mini jams, breakfast went on
Abigail Courtney Thompson
Jul 25, 2021
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Perfect located for a trip to Canterbury. Really didn't want to promote this hotel as I want it all to myself 😃. Our reception was warm and friendly. Everything was covered about Covid. The room was spotless very good bed (serenity) plenty of space for two people. A lounge and also an outdoor seating area is wonderful. The continental breakfast is superb although the two dining areas are covid friendly. The floors aren't perfectly level as this is a very old building. Just beware of your footing . Would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone X
Agent Rainmaker
Jul 23, 2021
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Wonderful hotel and they got us out of a pickle after a mix up with another hotel booking… beautifully clean rooms, great service that went way and beyond and lovely fresh fruit breakfast and warm and fresh croissants were yummy. Great central location and loved watching the swallows flying from the roof terrace in the morning too.
Elaine Watts
Jul 14, 2021
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Cheryl Sheppard
Jun 24, 2021
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We absolutely loved our stay, our room was very cute overlooking the Cathedral and we loved the welcome note giving the history of the property. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful, Rob gave some great recommendations as did Monica and we were made to feel completely at home! The location is fantastic, right in the centre of Canterbury. Breakfast was lovely. Would highly recommend!
Matthew G.
Jul 19, 2019
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For a place that is so reasonably priced, it blew expectations out of the water: (1) it is the best location possible, in the heart of town and literally right next to the cathedral; (2) the history and architecture of the hotel itself make it interesting and unique; (3) the breakfast is great (especially if you pay a little extra for the full English breakfast -- but even the included continental is good, with fresh warm croissants and great fruit salad, for example); (4) service was very friendly and accommodating -- they went above and beyond what I expected.
The only downside was no air conditioning
The only downside was no air conditioning
Carrie W.
Dec 30, 2015
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The location is fantastic, as it's just next door to the cathedral (no, really, at first I thought it was in the entrance!). The rooms are warm enough, and the beds are fine.
It's not luxury accommodation by any means - in some ways it's a bit weird, as we had to go up, then around, then up, then out, then in, then around to get to our room - but it's affordable, the breakfast is good, and the staff is pleasant.
It's not luxury accommodation by any means - in some ways it's a bit weird, as we had to go up, then around, then up, then out, then in, then around to get to our room - but it's affordable, the breakfast is good, and the staff is pleasant.
