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The Falstaff Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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The Falstaff Hotel in central Canterbury offers a genuine retreat with its garden sanctuary and sociable bar. The staff goes above and beyond, and the location places Canterbury Cathedral and other historic sites within easy walking distance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AF

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Kent - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 4 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lady Luck Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Falstaff Hotel

Upscale hotel near Marlowe Theatre
Located close to Westgate Gardens and Canterbury Cathedral, The Falstaff Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant, serves breakfast. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and coworking spaces
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Falstaff Canterbury
Falstaff Hotel
Falstaff Hotel Canterbury
Hotel Falstaff
The Falstaff Hotel Hotel
The Falstaff Hotel Canterbury
The Falstaff Hotel Hotel Canterbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Falstaff Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Falstaff Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 12 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Falstaff Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Falstaff Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Falstaff Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Canterbury, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Westgate Gardens and Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Christ Church University are also within 15 minutes. Canterbury West Station is only a 4-minute walk and Canterbury East Station is 14 minutes.

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The Falstaff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night as going to the Marlow perfect for what we needed, happy hour very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a one night stay in this lovely place - great room, wonderful location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved this hotel! It had a great history and the location was amazing. I would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, staff at the bar were lovely, staff at breakfast ladies were lovely, one guy a bit miserable. it was occasionaly a bit noisy, dont know when people were using the shower or toilet, or just when heating or something came on. We did enjoy our stay, and might be back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Very good hotel. Excellent location. Staff hel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miria

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

Excellent hotel

Very nice room, king size bed, had a little balcony, room cleaned everyday, excellent breakfast every morning. Staff really friendly. Can’t fault it, would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

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

Highly recommend

Friendly staff and nice bar. Room was good too. Also in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel and lovely staff. Great location. Will be back again asap!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very recommendable. Very good breakfast, helpingful check in desk. Close to the city and attractions. A bit noise du to a beergarden in the neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast excellent. Quite a lot of street noise until late. Location good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the falstaff ,was good friendly staff ,good room ,nice breakfast , when we visit the marlowe we always book a room at the falstaff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing - cosy, comfortable and perfectly located. Loved it and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fridge in the room would be useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent room. The hotel has a really nice atmosphere created in part by the staff together with the interesting decor and layout of the public spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Have stayed before ,stayed because of previous visit not as good this time room was nice right over busy road windows not double glazed so very noisy during the night,local Wetherspoons meant we heard the Wetherspoons Warblers late into the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault the staff who went above and beyond our requirements. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent ground floor accessible room. First class breakfast included. Evening happy hour was appreciated and enjoyed. Hotel itself is attractive and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with history. Staff is friendly and helpful. We have used this hotel several times. We just love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

J L

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

Amazing hotel in a great location

Amazing hotel in a great location. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the room was lovely - comfortable bed, nice little extras and an outdoor seating area. Happy hour was a bonus and everything was in short walking distance (including the train station). Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our anniversary trip at The Falstaff. Excellent service and a lovely breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was exceptional room perfect location ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Great all round

Lovely hotel, great bar with amazing cocktails. Room was comfortable with good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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