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The Falstaff Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Concierge desk
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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

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

About this property

The Falstaff Hotel

Hotel near Canterbury Cathedral
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The Falstaff Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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 and separate sitting areas, 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
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • 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
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 10 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

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 10-minute walk of Westgate Gardens and Canterbury Cathedral. Westgate Gardens and Towers and Sidney Cooper Gallery are just steps away. Canterbury West Station is only a 4-minute walk and Canterbury East Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

The Falstaff Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1016 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Maja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights 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

ian

Nice hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hey
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

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

8/10 Good

Phu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Very friendly staff and very helpful. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very grumpy barman Avocado at breakfast was clearly from a tub Great cocktails Lovely furnishings in room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and gorgeous room. While the service was efficient, it felt more transactional than welcoming, which made the experience less personal than I’d hoped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

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

Fantastic hotel and staff

Fantastic hotel. Great bar area and restaurant. The room was large and comfortable and in the large annex at the back so was really quiet. The staff were amazing. So helpful and friendly and the breakfast and evening happy hour were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Good staff

Friendly staff and arty decor made for a top overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great hotel, perfect location

A super clean and smart Hotel, just by the Westgate in Canterbury. Can’t get a better location. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed. Great Breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

Enjoyable stay

Nice comfortable room, good customer experience and convenient location. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

Gary

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

In the heart of the city

Lovely hotel. Probably the best in Canterbury. Nice staff. Clean and tidy. Breakfast is regimented but lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always helpful. We enjoyed happy hour with the cheese board.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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