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The Falstaff Hotel

4.0 star property
This riverside retreat in Canterbury blends historic charm with modern comfort, offering a peaceful garden and welcoming bar near major attractions.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service

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
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Canterbury, The Falstaff Hotel is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Westgate Gardens and Whitstable Beach, while Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park are popular area attractions. Marlowe Theatre and Canterbury Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AF

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens
    Westgate Gardens
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Westgate Gardens and Towers
    Westgate Gardens and Towers
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre
    Marlowe Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    Canterbury Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England
    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 Old Weavers House
    4 min walk
  • The Cricketers
    3 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 smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and coworking spaces
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • 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 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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

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 15 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

Self parking is available for GBP 15 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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Reviews

The Falstaff Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food was amazing, room was clean. Only little complaint is the road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfy room, lovely staff and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. The staff were very friendly. Great location, near train station and historical center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel Jodie is a most accommodating and friendly manager. All staff are excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was good and fit our needs. Breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely decor, great bar and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for Canterbury sights and restaurants. Interesting decor. Good bar. Lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Full English cooked to order. Fresh continental breakfast and coffee comes in pot. Staff friendly and free WiFi available. Close to West wall and close to good restaurants and pubs. There happy hour every day between 6-7 and get complimentary cheese and crackers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was an all-round top choice, excellent rooms and perfect location. The breakfast was good and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, very clean, very helpful staff. The bar was great and breakfast was lovely. Can't really fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely and clean! Breakfast was divine, staff was friendly. Really recommend! 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd stay at the Falstaff and it won’t be the last. A lovely hotel with lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good amenities great location Lovely breakfast and great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old Inn, room at the top of the main building was spotless. Bar and lounge areas great for a drink. Staff all very friendly. Breakfast excellent. Only downsides were lack of evening food options and pricey car parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay with exceptional customer service in a spotlessly clean and central location 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely stunning and the actual hotel is itself it lovely! What an amazing old building! That being said the staff although attentive & doing their job could have a little bit more of a friendly approach, no one was rude or anything like that, but also being greeted without so much as a smile is a bit bizarre. Would definitely stay again & recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location. Spacious room. Good breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely room , tasteful furnishings, comfy bed. Good breakfast, really busy with staff working to v high standards
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Excellent little quirky hotel I would give it 5 stars for comfort, cleanliness and friendliness. Breakfast is super. Staff are most accommodating. My favourite hotel in Canterbury. I have stayed many times and it has always been an excellent experience. A huge thank you to all the staff ❤️ .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very warm and comfortable with tea, coffe, bottled water and biscuits. Check in was seemless. Beautiful bar area with cocktail happy hour 6 to 7pm and free cheese and biscuits. Breakfast was excellent eith friendly attentive staff. Would definitely stay here again and strongly recommend. Thanks for a wonderful stay 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location in the city. The bar staff are among the best we have come across, they are super friendly, expertly creating cocktails and a wonderful atmosphere. All the staff are brilliant and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, comfy bed. Great cocktail bar, good breakfast. Above all the staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy and large luxury room. Great bed and pillows and bathroom. Loved the happy hour, nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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