Cathedral Gate – Family Hotel in Canterbury | From 109$/Night

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About the Hotel

36 Burgate, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2HA

“"Staying at Cathedral Gate offered amazing views of the Cathedral."”view full review

Historic Building Features

Cathedral Gate Hotel occupies a building dating to 1438, featuring beamed ceilings, sloping floors, and crooked doors. The front overlooks Burgate, while the rear provides views of Canterbury Cathedral. The hotel includes a small library, lounge, and bar. Complimentary tea and coffee are served throughout the day.

Unique Room Options

Rooms contain four-poster beds, sleigh beds, or beds without foot-ends. Some face the Cathedral, some face the street, and some have shared bathroom facilities. All rooms include high-speed WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, and a hair dryer. An iron and ironing board are available upon request.

Central Canterbury Location

The hotel is in the pedestrianized city center, steps from Buttermarket and Canterbury Cathedral. Canterbury West train station is 1 km away. The nearest car park is Queeningate on Lower Bridge Street, a 3-minute walk away. Discounted parking vouchers cost £10.00 for 24 hours.

Dining and Breakfast

A complimentary continental breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, yogurt, cereal, porridge, croissants, and toast. A full English breakfast is available for £9.50 per person. The property offers a vegetarian and vegan restaurant serving organic food.

Transport and Check-in

Check-in is at 15:00; check-out is at 11:00. Luggage storage is available. The hotel has many stairs and no lift. Canterbury West station is 1 km away, with high-speed trains from St Pancras taking under one hour. National Express coaches serve Canterbury bus station.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Twin Room Bathroom

2 persons

15 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Single Room

2 persons

12 m²

1 Single bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Double Room

2 persons

15 m²

1 Double bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Double Room Bathroom

2 persons

16 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre

Canterbury300 m

Airports

London City (LCY) 95.5 km

London Southend (SEN) 113.3 km

Train

Canterbury East Train Station700 m

Canterbury WestTrain Station800 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Delicious Breakfast Experience

“The continental breakfast was perfect for us! I loved the fresh fruit salad, a good start to my day. Having tea and coffee available in the room was an added bonus, especially after a day of exploring.” view full review

Charming Room Decor

“My room had a lovely ambiance with quirky 70's type furnishings and a comfortable four-poster bed. I appreciated the clean carpets, and even though the room was not spacious, it felt cozy and full of character.” view full review

Excellent Shower Facilities

“My room came with a personal shower, excellent! It provided comfort and privacy. I was impressed with how clean the bathroom was, ensuring a pleasant experience during my stay.” view full review

Elegant Sleeping Space

“I appreciated the personal touches in the room, like rose petals on the bed and swan-shaped towels. The overall cleanliness made the four-poster bed even more inviting, contributing to a restful night's sleep during our anniversary celebration.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Off-site car park
Handicap parking
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

36 Burgate, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2HA

Map view

36 Burgate, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2HA

City landmarks

Church

St Martin's Church

950 m

Castle

Canterbury Castle

700 m

Landmark

Westgate Gardens

700 m

Church

St Dunstan's Church

820 m

Nearby

Church

Canterbury Cathedral

190 m

St. Augustines Abbey Longport Winter opening hours- only open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm

St Augustine's Abbey

550 m

Museum

The Canterbury Tales

190 m

Park

West Gate Towers

570 m

Gallery

Royal Museum and Art Gallery with Buffs Regimental Museum

220 m

Museum

Canterbury Roman Museum

310 m

25 High Street

Eastbridge Hospital

250 m

Church

Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury

130 m

Art object

Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

200 m

Museum

The Kent Museum of Freemasonry

450 m

Stour Street

Canterbury Heritage Museum

300 m

Christ Church Gate 11E The Precincts The Buttermarket

Christ Church Gate

50 m

Canterbury City Walls

500 m

University of Kent

The Canterbury Labyrinth

130 m

Stour Street

Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens

220 m

Gallery

Lilford Gallery

140 m

Mall

The King's Mile

250 m

17 Palace Street

Conquest House Gallery

220 m

Shopping Area

Whitefriars Shopping Centre

270 m

Synagogue

Old Synagogue

290 m

Church

Parish Church of St Paul

310 m

Square

The Buttermarket

50 m

Church

St Peter's Anglican Church

340 m

Gallery

Sidney Cooper Gallery

400 m

CanterburyEngland

Lady Wootton's Green

170 m

Park

Dane John Gardens

370 m

Restaurants

Burgate Coffee House

10 m

43 Burgate

Canteen

70 m

17 Sun Street

Pret A Manger

120 m

The Parade Canterburry Unit 7

Caffe Nero

170 m

44 High Street Queen Elizabeth's Guest Chamber

City Fish Bar

170 m

30 St. Margarets Street

The Beaney Cafe

170 m

18 High Street

Rad Burger

150 m

2-3 Orange Street Street Food Pop-Up

Mr Falafel Canterbury

180 m

St. Georges Street

Panteli's

180 m

5-7 Canterbury Lane

Cafe W

190 m

6-8 Rose Lane Waterstone's

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Cathedral Gate – A Favorite for Families in Canterbury

About the Hotel

Historic Building Features

Unique Room Options

Central Canterbury Location

Dining and Breakfast

Transport and Check-in

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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