The Bat and Ball

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Canterbury Cathedral

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Shopping centre
Family Quadruple Room
Deluxe Double Room
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Located close to Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre, The Bat and Ball provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury, England, CT1 3NX

What's nearby

  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Kent - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury East Station - 17 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lanna Thai - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lime Tree Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Bat and Ball

Bed & breakfast near Canterbury Cathedral
Located close to Marlowe Theatre and Howletts Wild Animal Park, The Bat and Ball provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bat and Ball include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 16-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 16-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Bat and Ball Canterbury
The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast
The Bat and Ball Bed & breakfast Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bat and Ball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bat and Ball?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bat and Ball on 2 Oct 2025 start from NZ$231.14, 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 The Bat and Ball?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Bat and Ball?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bat and Ball?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bat and Ball located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Canterbury East Station is 17 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 29 minutes.

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