The Falstaff Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (159 reviews)
8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AF , Canterbury , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Rafting nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy surroundings in some rooms
Parking app issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Mixed reviews about cleanliness; some positive mentions, but issues with plumbing were highlighted.
Service
9.25
Consistently praised for helpful and friendly staff, especially at the front desk and bar.
Location
9.29
Convenient location with easy access to attractions and transport.
Room Quality
8.74
Comfortable rooms, although some were smaller and less appealing than advertised.
Amenities
8.77
Standard amenities available; some suggestions for improvement noted.
Value for Money
8.23
Decent value, but mentioned that some rooms need updating for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Breakfast service was efficient, and a few sections mentioned the quality of food was good.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall positive experience with a few notable detractors; generally well-received.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:27

Property Description

Discover charm and comfort at The Falstaff Hotel, ideally located in the enchanting city of Canterbury.

Scenic Views and Relaxation
Enjoy breathtaking views from our terrace and garden, offering the perfect setting for a leisurely escape. Take in the fresh air while sipping your favorite drink from our bar/lounge.

Exceptional Guest Experience
With 49 uniquely decorated guestrooms, you can unwind in style. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and relish the convenience of room service during limited hours.

Outstanding Location
Positioned just a short walk from the iconic Canterbury Cathedral and the beautiful Westgate Gardens, you’ll be surrounded by cultural treasures and local attractions, making exploration effortless.

Your unforgettable getaway awaits at The Falstaff Hotel! Book your stay today.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 159 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.05
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carol e
10
Pros:

The room was very nice, with no extra room to unpack clothing. The bed was comfortable. The shower was one of the largest and nicest we had compared to the other places we stayed.
The full English breakfast was great and plentiful.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Carol
10
Wonderful hotel
Pros:

Stayed on a Friday night . Availed if happy hour with beautiful live jazz band music in the background. Staff so genuinely friendly . Interior decor is gorgeous. Normally book a 4 star hotel but this stay has changed our minds ! Well done falstaff !

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Peter partner
8
Pros:

The Falstaff is conveniently located to the train station and downtown. We were able to store our luggage while we waited for our room and explore the neighborhood. The staff is helpful and kind. Breakfast is simple but adequate. Opt for a larger room, especially if there are two of you.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Kate partner
4
Pros:

The staff were ok overall, some really pleasant and others clearly fed up! It's a really old building so challenging to manage. Our room was described as 'cosy' it was tiny with an awful view at the back of the fire escape and windows that didn't open properly. I felt very claustrophobic. The bathroom was a shower over a bath but so small it was hazardous trying to get out of. We are over 60 and the position of the towel rail meant it was what you grabbed to try to get out, after we both burnt ourselves they kindly turned it off. The location is great but a bit noisy but we had expected some noise but I don't think we'll stay again and definitely not in what they describe as a 'cosy' double- not my interpretation of cosy! Fortunately we were out a lot of our stay. Parking was ok but steep at £12 per day. If we visit Canterbury again and ot is likely we will, I'll do more research amd find an alternative, perhaps a little further out.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Rachel family
10
Pros:

Clean comfortable room with a lovely big bath and power shower. The 6’ bed was extremely comfortable and we slept really well. Breakfast the following morning was the normal fare but served quickly and efficiently.
Thank you

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
D
Deborah G
10
Pros:

Great sized and comfortable room, fabulous breakfast

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
S
Sue
8
Pros:

The first room we were given was disappointing as it was next to noisy pub garden and was smaller and more cramped than advertised, thankfully the receptionist was great and moved us to a different room which was lovely and we had a great stay. Food at the nearby Cafe de soleil was delicious and hotel was convenient for wandering round the city and Cathedral

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
T
thomas
6
Pros:

Hey

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
R
Raymond
10
Falstaff ricks!
Pros:

I loved every minute of my stay. The check-in was easy and the woman at the front desk was very pleasant. Bar staff was nice- I especially liked Felipe. He is a good fit for a bar man.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
E
Elaine
8
Good for a weekend.
Pros:

Convenient, friendly and clean.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
M
Maja
8
Pros:

Overall decent hotel. Best thing is convenient location to the train station, dining options and attractions. Warm breakfast options and happy hour incl. boardgames and snacks were great. Rooms could use a makeover (bathroom ceiling crumbling etc) though, especially for the price.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
J
Joseph
4
Pros:

Convenient location. Walkable to everything in town.
Bathroom toilet and tub gurgle and spout nasty water about 2-3 inches up from the drain, very visible and smells awful. This is sewer gas. I do not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Check-in is rigid, even if the room is ready and cleaned, you cannot check in until 3 pm - period. A long line forms at the front desk at 3 pm, all guests kept waiting in adjacent sitting rooms for the 3 pm hour. Petty and bureaucratic process and not in the least customer friendly.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Emma-Louise
10
A very relaxing stay
Pros:

A lovely hotel.classic room was spacious with a very comfortable bed.
Bar staff were excellent. Breakfast was lovely.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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LINDA
10
Pros:

Staff were helpful. Great location

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Clare
10
Pros:

Really lovely stay here. Perfect central location and parking. The staff were excellent and accomodating.

The atmosphere was very relaxed and a great cocktail bar.

Would definitely come again :)

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Phu family_with_children
8
Pros:

Great property, great location, was really nice and the staff were wonderful, probably the only thing I could say is, an air con unit and a fridge in the room would’ve been good but that’s the other thing I could say that’s remotely negative. Highly recommend the falstaff hotel to anyone looking to enjoy Canterbury

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Larry
10
Great time after sorting the Parking App
Pros:

We got to the hotel early so that we could look around Canterbury. Parking at the hotel is via an App,(it was not like that last time we stayed), being Old it took us over half an hour to pay for the parking, bare that in mind if you are old and not OK with modern Apps and you don't have a smart phone the telephone numbers on the "Ringo notice board do not help with paying for parking", basically a nightmare. Hotel was fantastic, clean, bed was comfortable and the breakfast was amazing in the morning was great, continental or full English. At the end of the Car Park is a "Wetherspoons" so the evening meal was excellent:- 2 Fish, Chips and Peas, a Pint of Cider and a Brandy and coke £23.50 all in. All in all we had a lovely time at the Falstaff, Canterbury.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Colin
8
Parking
Pros:

All good apart from the parking arrangements with a third party,had great difficulty with registration on line or over phone so had to get reception to sort it out very stressful.Why do you have to have a third party to manage your car park?

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Julie partner
10
Pros:

A fridge in the room would be useful.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
H
Howard
10
Lovely
Pros:

Lovely hotel in gorgeous Canterbury.
Friendly staff, nice room and good breakfast

2025-08-12 via Nuitee