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Located close to Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre, The Bat and Ball provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two floral pillows, and two folded towels on a yellow bedspread.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and floral-patterned pillows, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A cozy, well-lit room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside table with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, The Bat and Ball is in the city center and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tankerton Beach and Whitstable Beach, while Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are popular area attractions. Canterbury Cathedral and Marlowe Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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163 Old Dover Rd, Canterbury, England, CT1 3NX

What's nearby

  • A canal with a castle and colorful flower beds.
    Westgate Gardens
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • A modern building with red lighting and a sign that reads "The Green Room".
    Marlowe Theatre
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • A cathedral interior with ornate columns, a golden statue, and rows of yellow chairs.
    Canterbury Cathedral
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • St. Lawrence Ground
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon)
    18 min walk
  • Oriole cafe
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    17 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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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  • Smoking not allowed

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

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  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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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 elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bat and Ball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

The Bat and Ball Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location with parking. Nice clean and spacious room. Breakfast very basic and self service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good Stay I was clean room good continental breakfast would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable room with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Great to have easy parking and only a short bus ride to the beautiful historic city of Canterbury. The cathedral is unbelievable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit out of time, but very nice, very clean lovely continent and breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice clean rooms continental breakfast is good . There is also a fridge and a coffee machine with a microwave you can use as well. Good Wi-Fi phone reception.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very modern, spacious and relaxing. The staff were all pleasant and helpful. There was an ease being here, nothing to complicated. Which is what you want after a hectic day. The area was also peaceful and quiet and if you wanted to go the the city centre only a 10 minute walk. Breakfast was classic continental, some people would want cooked breakfast, however I was happy to have yogurt, fruit, cereal, toast and morning bakery goods. The only improvement i say is maybe the t.v's need updating, to chromecast. Excellent accommodation that felt like home, without no hassle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and close to downtown. The staff member was great- very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good place to stay but a little pricey

Very nice rooms and continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and great room size. Room was spotless. Bathroom was fab, shower was massive. Breakfast choice was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here for a Spitfires game for our young fella and to be honest wasn’t expecting much - but we were incredibly pleasantly surprised!! This place is exceptional, easy to find, easy to access and staff instructions were friendly and easy to follow. This is a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King size bed was super comfy, breakfast was more than adequate for a continental, the raspberry pastries were divine!! Quite a walk to the centre of Canterbury, doesn't seem too bad if you want the bus station end, but Westgate is quite a trek. Staff very helpful and accommodating with our luggage on check out day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lication for the cricket. Nice to have breakfast with good coffee. Friendly staff at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place and the staff were very helpful! I had trouble navigating the narrow stairs, but Jordan was kind to help us into a lower level accommodation. The breakfast with fresh berries was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
About a 20-minute walk from the centre, this place is in a convenient and easy-to-reach location. The check-in instructions were clear and straightforward, which made arrival completely stress-free. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 10am. With a relatively late check-in time and quite an early check-out, a later check-out option would be much appreciated. The room was lovely, with a very comfortable bed that ensured a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was on the minimalistic side, but still perfectly sufficient. The warm croissants were especially delicious. It would have been even better with the addition of some ham or cheese for a bit more variety. Overall, a very pleasant and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all so simple, the code was sent through via email for the lock box which contained a fob to get in the main door and key for the bedroom door. Claire was very helpful when we arrived. The rooms are lovely and spacious, comfy bed too! Breakfast was a continental spread and lovely start to the morning, the staff member was very courteous and friendly. All in all a good stay - thank you Bat & ball Xx
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lovekumar

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

Amazing sport for short break

Their ambiance is very nice very clear instructions and room are amazing comfortable near by cathedral and everything is in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Lovely modern room, clean & very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Victoria

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

Beautiful Room

We were pleasantly surprised how nice our room was with plenty of space and well laid out. Bed was very comfortable and shower was a decent size and power. Lots of decent size mirrors and plug sockets near by for plugging in hairdryer etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

May-Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location if you want to be outside central however still close. Bus or walking distance into central. Hotel room was lovely decorated and plenty of floor area. Comfortable bed. Continental breakfast with gluten-free choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing

Fantastic beautiful newly renovated hotel. Easy check in, great breakfast. Got upgraded to a beautiful suite which was amazing! Very very happy and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented and brilliant priced accommodation. Plenty of space and key box access was genius! Lots of drink making equipment in the room, lovely toiletries, and the included continental breakfast was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room with tea and coffee making facilities. Good continental buffet breakfast selection. Close to the city and amenities. Only 4 parking spaces for 6 rooms is a little bit of a detraction from what was otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to walk into City centre , but the front corner room we had was very noisy above a busy traffic lights controlled junction . Staff were very helpful and attentive .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, good shower and bed. Tea and coffee making facilities were welcome. Breakfast was fine. Room was quite noisy as on main road but ok unless you’re a very light sleeper. Overall, good value. 15 min walk into town, which was fine for us and free parking was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night over the weekend, a pretty little property around 30 minutes walk from central Canterbury. This wasn't too much of an issue as we are happy to walk but it was further than anticipated. We slept so well in the soft bed and liked our little room. When we arrived however there was a brown stain in the toilet and although we flushed it a few times, it would always come back which suggests plumping needs a look at. Says 4 rooms on website but there are 6 and they are all really close together. We were woken up by a toddler scream and crying at 7am outside our door. Breakfast was subpar to be honest - our bowls and plates were a little dirty and crispy as hadnt been cleaned properly. Breakfast is advertised as continental so we were expecting some cheese cold meats for our bread but there was just toast, marmite and butter etc, cereal and some mixed fruit. Overall, nice property, friendly staff, comfy beds but hygiene could be improved as could breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026