Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Hotels
9 (3094 reviews)
The Precincts , Canterbury , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Helpful staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Outdated room
Need for better cleaning in common areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some reviews mentioned the need for better cleaning in common areas.
Service
9.75
Staff were described as wonderful, helpful, and going out of their way to assist guests.
Location
9.75
Multiple reviews highlighted the unbeatable and incredible location near the Cathedral.
Room Quality
8.25
Some comments indicated that the room was cozy but one noted it was outdated.
Amenities
8.25
Mention of limited amenities, but overall satisfactory for the stay.
Value for Money
9.25
Overall good value, with positive remarks about the experience relative to cost.
Food and Beverage
9.25
The breakfast was frequently praised as excellent and a great experience.
Overall Experience
9.25
Guests reported thoroughly enjoying their stay with little to complain about.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:38

Property Description

Stylish Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral Grounds

Scenic Views and Hearty Breakfasts
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, modern rooms with cathedral views, and traditional full English breakfasts at the Refectory.

Elegant Lounge Bar and Campanile Garden
Relax in the beautiful Campanile Garden or unwind at the elegant lounge bar after a day of exploring Canterbury's historic centre.

Convenient Location
Located just a 2-minute walk from Canterbury's historic centre and 5 minutes from Canterbury Tales attraction, with easy access to Canterbury West Railway Station. Don't miss the chance to stay at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge for a peaceful and convenient experience.

Important information:

Parking within the cathedral grounds is limited. Discounted parking vouchers are available from the hotel reception for public car parks, which are 5 minutes' walk away. If you have any questions in regards to parking, please contact the hotel directly.

Reduced-cost 24-hour council parking vouchers are available from reception. Grounds parking is very limited and has to be pre-booked directly with the hotel in advance (subject to availability).Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3094 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
7
Great location
Pros:

Great location with a cathedral view from my window

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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GABOR solo_traveller hu
10
Elegáns szálloda a Katedrális zárt birtokán belül
Pros:

A szálloda a Katedrális birtokon belül helyezkedik el, azaz látogatási időn kívüli időszakban csak a vendégek tartózkodhatnak a zárt területen. Késő este a kivilágított Katedrális körbejárható és fantasztikus látványt nyújt, akárcsak kora reggel, amikor még mindig nincs látogatás és békés hangulatot áraszt. A szállodai szobámból is nagyszerűen látszott a Katedrális ! A be-és kicsekkolás gyorsan megtörténik, a recepciós személyzet nagyon barátságos és udvarias. A szoba szépen berendezett, a fürdőszoba nagyon tiszta és minden szükséges kellék, pipereholmi elérhető. A reggelizés előre egyeztetett időpontban van, a felszolgáló személyzet is nagyon udvarias. Angol reggelit kértem és kaptam jó minőségben. Az egész szálloda elegáns külsőt közvetít és nagyon hangulatos a légkör. Az ár-érték kiváló számomra !

Cons:

Nem tapasztaltam negatív jelenséget!

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
A lovely friendly warm and comfortable stay within a tranquil and meditative environment.
Pros:

Location, sympathetic design within the Cathedral Precinct, sense of tranquility,
Warmth and practicality. Security within the Cathedral Precinct. Meeting rooms and conference facilities available.

Cons:

Only Filter coffee available, sometimes a bit stewed.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
Pros:

Very comfy, clean amd friendly.

Cons:

No dislikes

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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richard couple gb
8
Pros:

Superb location

Cons:

Small room with a small bed

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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white couple gb
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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N7328CVvalerieh Friends getaway
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

A lovely place to stay. A welcoming friendly reception. Rooms were warm and clean and very secure. Excellent breakfast service.

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
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Ian solo_traveller th
9
A wonderful place and would highly recommend it to anyone travelling to Canterbury.
Pros:

From the moment you drive into the area, the community constables and the staff at the Lodge are delightful. The location is wonderful being right in the Cathedral compound. The breakfast is good and the rooms are clean and well appointed.

Cons:

The sound proofing between the rooms is not great but can live with this. If you need to do early morning calls, I suggest you do them from the lounge.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
9
Perfect hotel in the Perfect location
Pros:

Hotel was very clean and in the perfect location.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple au
10
I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Canterbury - superb.
Pros:

Location and inclusion of free access to the cathedral - saves 18 pounds entrance fee. Rooms are very comfortable and feel new. Breakfast was excellent. Recommend the small extra charge for cathedral views.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Fergus extended_group gb
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Marion solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The location is perfect! The hotel is located inside the cathedral grounds so is very central, ideal to visit thr city on foot.
The staff is lovely and very helpful and the parking is convenient.

Cons:

There isn't any big issue, the bathroom felt a bit basic with nothing fancy anf the shower was very small, despite the bathroom being huge. The WiFi was poor in my room.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Welltravelledcat1 Couples
8
Brenda Bateman. Excellent venue
Pros:

Music event. Excellent acoustics. Good parking.
Friendly staff.
Clean and warm.
Only suggestion would be to consider stocking alcohol free drinks at the bar, eg lager, beer, Guinness.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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Sarah couple gb
8
Definitely would return we had a lovely time the location was amazing
Pros:

Location was amazing , friendly staff , lovely food

Cons:

Being on ground floor with limited privacy from the room , sound proofing to adjacent rooms was poor

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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490jackiet Couples
10
Excellent
Pros:

Very welcoming. Everything was excellent - Breakfast, Lounge/Bar, Room, Accessibility. The staff were first rate - helpful, pleasant and efficient. Good value as the price also included tickets to the Cathedral (usually £18 per person).

2026-02-05 via Tripadvisor
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Rouen68 Couples
8
Location couldn’t be improved.
Pros:

Location second to none. Comfortable room, bathroom didn’t steam up, nice big mirror in bedroom. Generous tea tray, iron and iron board. Very good value for money. Breakfast generally good, although there was a rather strange selection of fresh fruit, and it’s hard to cut rind off melon in a bowl! We appreciated the filtered water available.
It would be nice if bathrobes were provided, and the furnishings are looking a bit tired and frayed.
Staff really welcoming and helpful, and being able to go into the cathedral as often as you like is wonderful.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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F5902MBdianee Couples
6
Friendly and well situated
Pros:

The hotel was situated in a lovely central position for easy access to the town and all it's amenities. The room was smaller and plainer than I expected but clean and with all facilities you'd expect. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Fresh water available from a dispenser. The cathedral view was lovely, but that came at a cost for us because we were on the ground level so not able to open our curtains (for privacy) so it defeated access to the view. Be advised you will hear the cathedral bells, and neighbouring rooms and the hoover in the mornings, but it was a comfortable stay.

2026-01-31 via Tripadvisor
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PatrickNagtzaam couple nl
7
Pros:

Location was perfect nice view

Cons:

Bed was very small. Not fot people. Over 1.70 meter. Too short and too hard for me. Both matras pillow and blanced were not soft at all

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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ervin couple gb
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth extended_group gb
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee