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Coupled with The Old Gate pub, this historic Canterbury hotel offers its guests a hearty menu of freshly cooked food. The famous Canterbury Cathedral is a pleasant 6-minute drive away, and free parking is available. All neatly decorated rooms at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection come with modern tiled shower rooms and free toiletries. Each room has a work desk, wardrobe as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can explore the intriguing shops of King's Mile, visit Canterbury University or take a summer boat trip along the River Stor. Canterbury Heritage Museum and Royal Museum are both 1.6 miles away. The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection is less than a 30-minute drive from Herne Bay and Whitstable. Gatwick Airport is 80 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    Exceptional location superbly placed to discover the delights of the New Forest. The room was very comfortable and the staff particularly helpful and accommodating. The chef produced some amazing dishes which were extremely good value. I couldn't...
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, food was fab and friendly staff, bed was comfortable
  • Seth
    United States of America United States of America
    Great staff and great food. The room and facilities were very clean
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location great. Food good. Staff very nice. Room quiet and comfortable. Parking good.
  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    Warm welcome. Comfortable room. Small but perfectly good bathroom with large shower. Plenty of counter space for toiletries etc. Responsive heating. Good breakfast and dinner options.
  • Williams
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location. Very nice staff. Food in the restaurant was excellent.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice hotel in excellent location for our visit. Staff were welcoming and extremely friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and room clean and well appointed
  • Barkes
    Canada Canada
    great old property. very clean and tidy, wonderful staff. will be coming back.
  • Ron
    United States of America United States of America
    It was just as expected … a quaint, older, quiet pub and inn. We didn’t want to visit England and stay in a big franchised Hotel. Comfortable bed. The room included a couch (which would make into a bed). The bathroom was very clean and updated....
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic stay. this place was unassuming from the outside but the staff were accommodating and friendly, the room was cosy with a comfortable bed and incredibly clean bathroom. The pub serves great food for dinner (I would definitely recommend...

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a bath and a shower in the room

    We only have showers in our rooms.
    Answered on 24 September 2019
  • Is breakfast in the price please.

    Breakfast is not included within the price of the room. Breakfast can be purchased each morning from the onsite restaurant directly.
    Answered on 13 May 2021

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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FAQs about The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection

  • The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • Check-in at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Room options at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • The prices at The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection is 1.6 miles from the center of Canterbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1