Discover the perfect blend of learning and leisure at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, nestled near Canterbury Christ Church University. Explore the nearby Marlowe Theatre, unwind in the garden or lose yourself in a good book from the library. With shopping on site, conference space, and helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury, England, CT12EH
What's nearby
Canterbury Christ Church University - 3 min walk - 0.3 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 - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 83 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 91 min drive
Canterbury Sturry Station - 5 min drive
Canterbury West Station - 11 min walk
Canterbury East Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - 5 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 4 min walk
The Dolphin - 4 min walk
The New Inn - 2 min walk
The Bell & Crown - 5 min walk
About this property
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
When you stay at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
35 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas (24 hours per day; 10-device limit)
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking limited
Offsite parking within 0.2 mi (GBP 12 per night); discounts available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 12 per night (984 ft away)
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
Does Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge and nearby?
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Canterbury Cathedral Lodge like?
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is in the heart of Canterbury, a short 9-minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral and 2 minutes' walk from Canterbury Christ Church University.
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Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, delicious, and fabulous with a choice of cooked or continental options. (23 reviews)
The property's restaurant and nearby dining options, such as the Butter Market and Corner House, were excellent and offered good value for money. (3 reviews)
Convenient and secure parking was a major factor in making the experience excellent. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Perfect location!
I was there to start my pilgrimage to Switzerland. Staff were lovely and breakfast was a delight!
Fiona
Fiona, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
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.
Mrs Nichola J
Mrs Nichola J, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
Special access
Spotless, easy registration, good breakfast, pleasant staff and privileged access to cathedral precincts
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Lovely place to stay to visit the cathedral & surrounding town.
Thomas W
Thomas W, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Lovely place to stay with a fantastic location in the cathedral grounds.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Great location
RONALD
RONALD, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
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 👌
Patty
Patty, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Highly Recommend
Fantastic location & a very comfortable stay.
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1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Fantastic accommodation right in the centre of Canterbury. Really comfortable and quiet.
Breakfast was amazing.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
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.
sharon
sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
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
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
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
Althea
Althea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
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!
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Lovely to be so close to the cathedral
Lesley Anne
Lesley Anne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
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.
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Nice stay
Excellent hotel, really good staff friendly and helpful, well located and a fine breakfast
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Excellent place to stay
Leonor M
Leonor M, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
One of the most beautiful views out of my hotel window that I have ever seen! Breakfast was great, the room was comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this hotel.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Super , thank you !
Rosalinde Erika
Rosalinde Erika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
This was an incredible place! It is right next to the incredible Canterbury Cathedral. The staff were all so kind and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious I had the smoked salmon on toast. The hotel was a short walk to great places to eat & explore!
R Scott
R Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
This is the perfect place to stay if you want to see Canterbury Cathedral!
Laurie Kateman
Laurie Kateman, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
The best location right on the Cathedral property and two minute walk to city center. I would only request that the lodge send parking instructions to anyone that will park there. We drove around for 30 minutes before we found out way in.
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2023
great location, great visit
Don
Don, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
Warm and friendly staff, comfortable rooms and brilliant location - a lovely stay, thank you