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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Property class: 4

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A courtyard with a variety of plants and a stone pathway leading to a building with a distinctive dome structure.
A large hall with a high wooden ceiling and a central stage. Rows of chairs are arranged for seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of buildings through the windows.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows, and a brick wall interior.
A cathedral with a clock tower and a lawn with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
$128 nightly
The current price is $154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury, England, CT12EH
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Christ Church University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪118 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

A courtyard with a brick building, large windows, and a garden with pink flowers.

Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

Double Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Value Twin Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and purple accents. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a folded towel on each bed.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Value Double Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

A neatly made bed with white linens and a folded towel on the bed.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Self contained apartment (No lift access - 40 steps)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and purple accents. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a folded towel on each bed.

Self contained apartment (No lift access - 40 steps)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Value Single Room Ensuite (No lift access - 40 steps)

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Canterbury

With a stay at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, steps from Canterbury Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Canterbury Christ Church University. .This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from St. Martin's Church and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Marlowe Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Canterbury Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kent - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 9 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

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, desk chairs, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. This guesthouse also features a picnic area and bike parking.
At Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Canterbury? This guesthouse has 1695 square feet (157 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge has a restaurant on site.

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,695 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Low-height counter and sink (28 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (29 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 140.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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. 269 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 365 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service - peaceful picturesque environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic! Very nice room with a nice view. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in the best location .. right next to the cathedral. It was quiet at night and peaceful. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Great breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well presented hotel. Breakfast was excellent and staff very helpful. Great, central location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place…good breakfast, centrally located and very helpful! The cathedral was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, good selection of teas, breakfast served by waiter, ideal Canterbury location on the Cathedral grounds. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was lovely, staff was very friendly, rooms were nice and clean and breakfast was delicious,I have recommended it to all my friends!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, hot breakfast included. Lodge is on the cathedral grounds and I highly recommend walking the grounds after 9 pm when everyone else has departed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the most pleasant stairs i've had in a long time.And the service was excellent and the breakfast.Simply wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfasts that catered for my changes without any problem. The staff provided good directions to our stay when we arrived on the other side of town. Parking was great and the location perfext
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

The lodge was perfect in the heart of the town with plenty of easy walking and withn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in side the grounds of the cathedral .perfect location . Breakfast was excellent. We were in an Annex room and 40 stairs to the room which we were already informed about .the room only had a fan which was absolutely useless in the heat .a portable air conditioner unit should be in the room..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly welcome, very clean quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay to visit the cathedral & surrounding town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with a fantastic location in the cathedral grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and helpful staff. Parking was safe. Breakfast excellant. The room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, great visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice accessible room. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly staff, comfortable rooms and brilliant location - a lovely stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic central location with parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025