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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Canterbury Christ Church University

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Restaurant
Self contained apartment (No lift access - 40 steps) | Private kitchen
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury, England, CT12EH
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Value Single Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Value Double Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Value Twin Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Self contained apartment (No lift access - 40 steps)

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Canterbury

Heart of Canterbury.Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Canterbury Christ Church University and Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury Cathedral and St. Martin's Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Kent - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Korean Cowgirl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

4-star guest house near Canterbury Christ Church University
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this guesthouse measures 1695 square feet (157 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Canterbury Cathedral Lodge.

This 4-star Canterbury guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1695 sq ft of conference space
  • 157 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 24 hours per day (10-device limit)

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 12 per night); discounts available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 140.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per night (984 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 24 hours per day (10-device limit).

Property is also known as

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury Lodge
Canterbury Lodge Cathedral
Cathedral Lodge
Cathedral Lodge Canterbury
Lodge Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral Hotel Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral Canterbu
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Guesthouse
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Guesthouse Canterbury

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 284 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Not Great

The walls were very thin, we could hear everything in the room next to ours. There were no supplies in the bathroom (shampoo and conditioner, did have soap). Room was small. The breakfast was terrible, I can’t really say anything besides that to describe it. Location is absolutely fantastic and I think they get away with a lot for that reason, but in my opinion it was not worth the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Nice stay

Excellent hotel, really good staff friendly and helpful, well located and a fine breakfast
General view
From hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Pre Christmas break

Wonderful two nights at cathedral lodge hotel. Rooms comfortable and clean. Breakfast and service excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

Magical Canterbury Retreat for Two

An excellent facility in the cathedral complex which was just what we wanted. We love the cathedral and it is so central to everywhere we wanted to go. At night the floodlit building is magical - photo is from our room window.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Kateman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay if you want to see Canterbury Cathedral!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suzzane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous given it’s located right next to the cathedral. Parking was a touch confusing as the entrance is a 2 way entrance with only a single lane. The security booth isn’t quite within reaching distance. The rooms were adequate, clean but no frill. Feels dated but the lobby and dining option onsite are top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great room in the annex with views of yhe cathedral. I thought the garden area was particularly nice and a great place for a coffee. Location in the cathedral grounds is ideal. Only draw back very difficult to find the way in by car!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Nice hotel in great location in Cathedral grounds

Very nice hotel right in the grounds of the cathedral. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was very good. My only complaints are the directions to the hotel and parking arrangements both of which were a tor nightmare. Otherwise a very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, excellent staff, breakfast was good. Hopefully bathrooms will be remodeled at some point. They are not dirty or old but the sizing of the fixtures needs to be addressed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MRS

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

A great short stay - highly recommended

The location is fabulous - literally inside the cathedral grounds. The staff were so helpful and friendly, they couldn't have been better. The room was lovely and clean, the bed comfy and it felt really nice. There was a good view of the Cathedral from our room, and it was wonderful to be so local to the places we wanted to visit. The breakfast was really good quality and I'd happily stay again. There's a water bottle station on the ground floor where you can refill your own bottles, or borrow a glass bottle for your room. Staying at the lodge meant we didn't have to pay the £17 per person entrance fee to the Cathedral, and we were able to park in the Cathedral car park for the duration of our stay. I had left it quite late to organise parking, and it wasn't guaranteed on our arrival - but we were lucky to be able to park there. It was a £10 charge for the parking, but that is very cheap I comparison to the local public car parking which I believe is limited and can be very expensive (though you can buy a 24 hour permit from the hotel for £12 and it allows you to park in selected local car parks) Getting to the lodges in the car was the only thing I felt uncertain about, and I didn't know how to get into the car park off Burgate - it is the very first turn on the right once you enter Burgate, into what looks like a narrow one-way street (but it is not). It's between the pub and the British Red Cross shop.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unusual place to stay,full of character Extremely efficient and friendly staff. A real privilege to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Munir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and people. Just made a mistake in booking an “accessible” room when we didn’t need it, and did not ask for twin beds when we needed them - as Queen size too narrow. Will know next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Jacksonville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Jacksonville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Perfect location

The perfect location to visit Canterbury and the cathedral. Smallish room but perfectly fine for an overnight stay. Breakfast was great and served on the outside terrace on a beautiful sunny morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Angus

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonor M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Perfect

My room was perfect. Small but not cramped. Lovely window seat with window that opens. The view is stunning especially at night. Excellent cooked breakfast and friendly helpful staff. I don’t have one complaint I will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

STACY

Stayed 1 night in May 2024