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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

4.0 star property
History meets modern comfort at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, where visitors find themselves surrounded by shopping and dining options just steps away

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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offers a perfect learning-leisure balance near Canterbury Christ Church University. Enjoy the Marlowe Theatre, relax in the garden, or browse the library. The property features on-site shopping, conference facilities, and impressively helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

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

Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

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

Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 2 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

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

Double Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Self contained apartment (No lift access - 40 steps)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury, England, CT12EH

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Kent - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Touchdown Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Canterbury - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Tallis Alehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Upscale guest house near Marlowe Theatre
Located close to Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge provides shopping on-site, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and bike parking
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge boast comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 20-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and housekeeping

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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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 12 per night); discounts available
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height counter and sink (71 centimetre high)
  • Low-height desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (74 centimetre wide)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Payment types

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: from 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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?

As of 21 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge on 30 Dec 2025 start from NZ$267.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Canterbury Christ Church University, Marlowe Theatre and Canterbury Cathedral. St. Martin's Church and University of Kent are also within 1 mi (2 km). Canterbury West Station is 11 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 331 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Pin Liok

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent.Room was clean.Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Perfect location!

I was there to start my pilgrimage to Switzerland. Staff were lovely and breakfast was a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Nichola J

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

Great location in cathedral grounds

My Husband and I stayed here for our sons graduation. Great location for the cathedral and the city, rooms very clean and staff very friendly, breakfast was lovely. Would 100% recommend and would return for a city break.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so kind and lovely. Breakfast is really great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly Recommend

Fantastic location & a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

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

Amazing hotel

The hotel is wonderfully designed to bland in the historical architecture of the Cathedral which is free to visit for the guests. Peaceful garden overlooking the cathedral was wonderful too. Seeing the sunrise over the cathedral right from my bed was breathtaking. Breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodation right in the centre of Canterbury. Really comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night, and enjoyed our stay. We explored the grounds and Cathedral. How ever I did find the bed was uncomfortable and very hard and the pillows where hard to Everything else was very nice and staff where friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place we have ever stayed, so clean, perfect location, staff and facilities top notch, we will definitely be returning and booking for family and friends too, don’t delay, you must go!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Althea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous accommodation in Canterbury especially for access to the beautiful Cathedral. The staff were just fantastic and we couldn't have asked for a better experience, thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Room with a view

The hotel was excellent - right in the precincts of the Cathedral. Room was on the small side but adequate and had a lovely view of the garden courtyard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonor M

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

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

Delightful stay

The location within the cathedral grounds is a special feature. Lovely to wander around in the evening and easy for the restaurants. Breakfast was fabulous with a choice of cooked or a large continental menu. The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was a smallish double and the shower was adequate but not a huge space. Overall a delightful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely to be so close to the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely to return to this unique and beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
The accommodation itself is lovely, amazing views of the Cathedral but my goodness finding a way in in the first place is incredibly painful, frustrating and infuriating. We headed out for dinner and drinks and then also couldn't get back into the Cathedral grounds to the hotel. It took an hour for reception to answer the phone and assist us during which time we walked right around the Cathedral walls looking for a way in in the dark, cold and rain. It was most unpleasant and completely killed the vibe of our stay in Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

Great Location

The hotel is in a great location and onsite parking is available if you reserve in advance. The breakfast was excellent and the room was generally comfortable although it lacked any seating other than on the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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