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 €133
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Self contained apartment (No lift access - 40 steps)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Located in Canterbury, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is in the city centre and near a train station. Marlowe Theatre is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park. Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Christ Church University are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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 East Station - 9 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Buttermarket - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Canterbury Brasserie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Upscale guest house near Canterbury Cathedral
Located close to Marlowe Theatre 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), luggage storage and bike parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser and a lift
  • Meeting rooms, free newspapers and multilingual staff
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge on 25 Jan 2026 start from €132.6, 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 5-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Christ Church University. Marlowe Theatre and St. Martin's Church are also within 15 minutes. Canterbury East Station is 9 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

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

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

Sanjay

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Best value for money in canterbury.

This is one of the best value for money rooms in canterbury. We had a free breakfast included which was superb. You get a free visit to the cathedral included, which would otherwise be £20 per person. The location is perfect and you have a lovely view of the cathedral from the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Special access

Spotless, easy registration, good breakfast, pleasant staff and privileged access to cathedral precincts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Amenities
This hotel is beautifully situated right by the cathedral and sympathetically built. Staff were all helpful and friendly. The breakfast is table service but service is prompt and the food of good quality. Lots of guests were reluctant to sit by the door (draughty!) and the tables for two were quite close together. We did not find the small beds comfortable and were disturbed both nights by noise from adjacent rooms and would say that the walls are quite thin. The rooms are fitted out in a corporate way and the bathrooms on the small side and flooring a little tired but extremely clean. I loved looking out over the gravel garden and the cathedral from the window seat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well its owned and on the cathedral property. Wow I did not know that. It was a unique experience and close to the main streets. It was a great place to sleep next to the cathedral. It was cool to go to breakfast and see a priest or other parishioner getting ready to start a conference or some other worthy activity, not that that was the exclusive attendance of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo confusión a la hora del pago por qué se supone que ya estaba todo pagado vía Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Mihaela Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff and reception were amazing. Unfortunately, we could not say the same for the breakfast service. We had to ask twice (three times) for items we had ordered to be delivered to our table. We asked for coffee and no coffee was served. We asked for toast and no toast was provided. We asked for fruit and no fruit was provided. Until we reminded them we got the above items. We were polite and felt we were invisible. Three other tables were served before us and we arrived before them. To be fair the food and coffee was good. The room had a nice bed. The outside terrace was nice and the free entry to the Cathedral was a really nice touch. Loved the view and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Still highly recommended

Our second stay here en-route from a trip to France to break the long drive home. It’s a wonderful, clean, spacious stay with superb breakfast, free overnight secure parking within the Cathedral grounds and a superb view and access to the Cathedral. I dropped only one star in comfort simply because we were put in an older rear annex this time and there was no lift to the 2nd floor room and there was a street behind which had noisy youths shouting until midnight, not the fault of the hotel. Would I use it again, absolute yes however I’d try to ask for a room in the main modern building rather than get the annex.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located, and the staff are helpful. The rooms leave a bit to be desired, but overall comfortable stay. The wifi (at least in our room) was unusable, on phones as well as the television in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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