In the heart of Canterbury, The Falstaff Hotel offers a charming retreat with a picturesque garden and inviting bar. Guests praise the helpful staff and convenient location, perfect for exploring nearby Canterbury Cathedral.
8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 8AF
What's nearby
Westgate Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Marlowe Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Canterbury Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Canterbury Christ Church University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Kent - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 89 min drive
Canterbury West Station - 4 min walk
Canterbury Sturry Station - 6 min drive
Canterbury East Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
Marino's Fish Bar - 2 min walk
West Gate Inn - 1 min walk
The Black Griffin - 2 min walk
The Unicorn Inn - 2 min walk
Pegasus Tap Room & Gin Palace - 1 min walk
About this property
The Falstaff Hotel
The Falstaff Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Kent and Canterbury Cathedral. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and rafting. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Polish, Slovak, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
49 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 12 per day)
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rafting nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening devices available
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs GBP 12 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
Falstaff Canterbury
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Falstaff Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Falstaff Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Falstaff Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Falstaff Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 12 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Falstaff Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Falstaff Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and rafting, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Falstaff Hotel also has a garden.
What's the area around The Falstaff Hotel like?
The Falstaff Hotel is located by the river, a short 4-minute walk from Canterbury West Station and 8 minutes' walk from Canterbury Cathedral. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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The Falstaff Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, lovely, and very good with a variety of options. (39 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 16, 2025
Nice hotel in a great location
ian
ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Very enjoyable stay. Very friendly staff and very helpful.
Excellent breakfast.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
Excellent
Karine
Karine, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
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.
Roland
Roland, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 3, 2025
Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast excellent. Quite a lot of street noise until late. Location good.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 22, 2025
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
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
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.
Ruth
Ruth, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 29, 2025
The staff was always helpful. We enjoyed happy hour with the cheese board.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 5, 2025
Parking was a liitle difficult because the app didn,t work and I had the idee paring at the hotel. But it was not so I had to park in the garage a.
Johannes E J M
Johannes E J M, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 15, 2025
Nice property - great location. Nice staff. Decent price. I like that breakfast was included - and it was a very good breakfast. We struggled with the heat given that there was no air conditioning.
Kristene
Kristene, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 18, 2025
Superb hotel and lovely staff. Great location. Will be back again asap!
samantha
samantha, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 14, 2025
Nice rooms, but the food options in the hotel were very limited. They didn't have anything apart from breakfast, so in the evening
Natalija
Natalija, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 16, 2025
Great hotel lovely location for exploring Canterbury. Staff very helpful great breakfast
stephen
stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 13, 2025
Friendly and welcoming staff, great drinks, gorgeous and comfortable rooms and in a great location. Would definitely stay again!
Michelle-Marie
Michelle-Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 17, 2025
Two nights stay with friends
Friendly staff and comfortable room. Special thanks to the chef for adapting the menu to an egg free breakfast.
Lin
Lin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 23, 2025
Really nice room - was concerned that the hotel is on the main road but the rooms are around the back ina separate and modernised block. Beds good, plumbing excellent and breakfast quick and good.
All the staff cheerful and pleasant. Nothing not to like
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
Great location close to station and centre. Lovely large room in Annex, comfy bed. Excellent breakfast. Great value for money- would recommend.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 21, 2025
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.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 7, 2025
Comfortable superior double room in a part of the hotel separate to the main building. Good breakfast. Well located to explore all Canterbury’s key attractions, restaurants, shops & theatre. Didn’t need to use the car once we parked in the car park &£12 for 24 hours via the ring go app.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 19, 2025
Love this hotel
I love this hotel have stayed her several times
Sian
Sian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 18, 2025
Situated near the High st, near restaurants and the Marlow Theatre. Rooms, hotel restaurant and rooms decorated to high standard. Plenty of parking at the hotel.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 11, 2025
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.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 8, 2025
Very close to Canterbury town centre but still quiet in the room.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 12, 2025
Didn’t like parking charges. TV reception quality in room 9 was poor - team very friendly