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Cathedral Gate

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Cathedral Gate, 36 Burgate, Canterbury -0800 031 8416
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4.45
HOTEL RATING: 
EXCELLENT
4.45 out of 5 (1008 Ratings)
0.2 miles The Marlowe Theatre Canterbury
t3 mins walking
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Hotel Description
Dating back to 1438 the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury. Once slept in by pilgrims the hotel predates the adjoining gateway to Canterbury Cathedral and features wooden beams and sloping floors. The rooms feature a TV telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a hairdryer along with a shared or private bathroom. Some rooms have views of Canterbury Cathedral. In the mornings Cathedral Gate serves continental breakfast. Full English breakfast is also available for an additional fee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The Cathedral Gate is just steps from the bustling Buttermarket and the cathedral precincts. The city is home to numerous high street shops and restaurants which are within a 2-minute stroll. Canterbury West and Canterbury East Railway Stations are both just 15 minutes' walk away.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Garden
` Room Service
` Bar
` Heating
` Shared lounge/TV area
` Accessible parking
` Designated Smoking Area
` Free Wi-Fi
` Off-Site parking
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Wine/champagne
` Outdoor furniture
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Free face masks
` Contactless check-in/out
` balcony/terrace
` Daily disinfection
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Room service available
` Parking available (charges may apply)

Cathedral Gate Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Excellent (4.45 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Andy Wed, 9 July 2025

Great location for exploring Canterbury...

Liked: Great location for exploring Canterbury and the staff were very welcoming and friendly.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Parlon Wed, 9 July 2025

It was perfect! The staff...

Liked: where it is located
Disliked: A lot of stairs.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Rhyne Tue, 8 July 2025

Welcoming staff and charming, authentic...

Liked: The staff was so generous and helpful. Breakfast is in a charming room with beautiful bow windows. The service was incredibly thoughtful. Everyone wanted to make me as happy as possible. Just remarkable. My single room was tiny but charming. I even had a view! The historic stairs are very narrow and my room was at the top. Normally this wouldn’t have been a problem, but I’m having some hip trouble, so it was a bit tricky this time. They were very kind about carrying up my luggage!

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Sue Sun, 6 July 2025

Pleasant stay. Very pleasant and...

Liked: Excellent location, right next to Cathedral. Very comfy bed.
Disliked: Some noise from street outside (but the hotel do thoughtfully provide earplugs).

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Vladislav Sun, 6 July 2025

Start of great vacation

Liked: Great stuff that’s takes care of your every need Good breakfast with wonderful service Water bottle service at lounge of hotel The hotel have historic value for all that want to experience it
Disliked: The room was turning to the central street And it was really noisy and hard to sleep The bed was little uncomfortable but I think it’s a part of historic hotel

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anna Fri, 4 July 2025

Great hotel, very comfortable, had...

Liked: Hotel situated in the city centre right by the cathedral. Loved the beamed ceilings and quaintness of the hotel. Staff extremely helpful.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anonymous Thu, 3 July 2025

Interesting.

Liked: Historic building with quirky sloping floors, small rooms and steep, narrow staircases. Staff service top rate. Excellent choice and quality at breakfast. Outdoor roof terrace with cathedral view.
Disliked: Bannisters need safety attention. Windows and blinds need renovation. Sinks in rooms need splashback.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

David Tue, 1 July 2025

A taste of history to...

Liked: Amazing location next door to the cathedral. Close to wide choice of restaurants. Wonderful welcome at reception and helpful throughout. Bland modernity this is not, rather steeped in history, style and character. Breakfast served in room was excellent.
Disliked: The bathroom is tiny but quirky, so no issue!

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

James Tue, 1 July 2025

Superb

Liked: Best location in Canterbury and beautifully run family hotel
Disliked: It's an old heritage building so don't stay here if you want state of the art services

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Richard Fri, 27 June 2025

Great location, right next to...

Liked: Located right in the middle of all the action, friendly and helpful staff, lovely cooked breakfast.
Disliked: This is an old property which has been nicely renovated, but the bed belongs in a museum! It must have been designed when the average male in the UK was about 4 foot nothing! Ended up sleeping on the floor. Disappointing because everything else was fine.

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Cathedral Gate 36 Burgate, Canterbury